 Easter Opening:
Roscrea Credit Union will close on Holy Thursday at it’s usual time of 4.30pm. The Credit Union will be closed all day on Good Friday and will be open at it’s usual time on Holy Saturday (9.30am – 1.30pm)
 Cash Draw:
Congratulations to all who contested the recent Roscrea Credit Union Spring Cash Draw. The overall winner of the draw was Geraldine Byrne who walked away with €10,000.00. Other winners included Seamus Tracy (€4500.00), John Landy (€3500.00), Gillian Dwane (€3000.00), James Carroll (€2000.00), Denise Origan (€1000.00), Tadhg Guidrea (€1000.00), Siobhan keeshan (€1000.00), Pay Brophy (€1000.00), Aidan Bourke (€1000.00). The next draw will take place in June and all members are invited to participate. For details, please contact the credit union.
Schools Quiz National Final:
Roscrea Credit Union are very proud of Clonlisk National School who will contest the National School’s Quiz Final on Sunday the 7th of April in the RDS Dublin. After winning the local Credit Union quiz in Roscrea they then secured victory in the regional finals. A number of Credit Union personnel will travel with the students to Dublin on Sunday week to show their support for what will be a most memorable day regardless of the result.
Daffodil Day Success:
Roscrea Credit Union would like to thank all it’s members that supported daffodil day on Friday last. Thanks to Helen Baggott who organised the event with great help from Maura Carroll and Margaret Lyons. This was the first year without Maura Coughlan’s involvement which brought a little sadness to the fundraiser. Nevertheless Maura would be propped that the girls are now carrying the mantle. May she rest in peace.
RTE Mass
Roscrea Credit Union would like to congratulate all who participated in the wonderfully well received mass, broadcast from Roscrea on St Patrick’s Day. A special thanks to the Roscrea Branch of Comhaltas and its hard working committee. Congratulations also to the Credit Union personnel that were very much a part of the occasion including Liam Phelan (Director), Mai Phelan (Volunteer) and Brian King (Manager). Congratulations also to Dick Conroy (Director) who was part of the worldwide mass and later on the day was guest of honour for the St Patrick’s Day Parade. In his address Dick spoke to the people of Roscrea about the many changes taking place in Roscrea Credit Union and he thanked members for their support during these challenging times.
Schools Quiz
On Saturday last Roscrea Credit Union hosted it’s much anticipated annual school’s quiz. Once again the quiz attracted a massive turnout with teams from schools in Roscrea, Borris-In-Ossory, Clonlisk, Dunkerrin and Shinrone all taking part.
In third place in the A category of the Roscrea Credit Union Schools Quiz was the Sacred Heart.
Back Row L/R:
Tracy Hynes, Helen Baggott, Brian King & Pat McGee
Front Row L/R
Emma Kennedy, Leo Reid, Ciara Kavanagh and Sharon Shanahan.
Winners of the B Category of the Roscrea Credit Union Schools Quiz were Dromakeenan National School.
Back Row L/R:
Mai Phelan, Helen Baggott, Tracy Hynes, Veronica Crowley, Pat McGee and Brian King
Front Row L/R
Dearbhail Flynn, Jerry Cahir, Ross Du Berry and Ian Spencer.
The competition was broken into two categories A & B representing two different age groups. The man in the hot seat posing the questions was Brian King and the eventual winners of the two categories came from Clonlisk and Dromakeenan National School’s. Both teams can be very proud of their achievements.
The runners up in the A category of the Roscrea Credit union Schools Quiz were Dromakeenan National School and they are pictured here receiving their prizes.
Back Row L/R
Mai Phelan, Tracy Hynes, Helen Baggott, Brian King, Pat McGee
Front L/R
Eve DuBerry, Amy Phelan, Aisleen Ryan and Abby Feehan.
The A Category winners representing Clonlisk National School in the Roscrea Credit Union schools quiz pictured here receiving their prizes.
Back Row L/R:
Mai Phelan, Helen Baggott, Tracy Hynes, Pat McGee, Fiona Liffey
and Brian King
Front Row L/R
Diarmuid McLoughlin, Tadhg Hogan, Benedict Taaffee and Liam McLoughlin.
The A Category winners representing Clonlisk National School were Diarmuid McLoughlin, Tadhg Hogan, Benedict Taaffee and Liam McLoughlin. The runners up were Dromakeenan National School and they were represented by Eve DuBerry, Amy Phelan, Aisleen Ryan and Abby Feehan. In third place was the Sacred Heart represented by Emma Kennedy, Leo Reid, Ciara Kavanagh and Sharon Shanahan.
In third place in the B category of the Roscrea Credit Union Schools Quiz were was Scoil Eoin.
Back Row L/R:
Mai Phelan, Helen Baggott, Tracy Hynes, pat McGee and Brian King
Front Row L/R:
Marcus Ryan, Clodagh Fitzpatrick, Tadhg Nash and Nathan Finnerty
Winners of the B Category were Dromakeenan National School and representing their team was Dearbhail Flynn, Jerry Cahir, Ross Du Berry and Ian Spencer. The runners up were from Coolderry National School and they were represented by Darragh Larkin, Noel Monaghan, Jack Kennedy and James Tooher. In third place was Scoil Eoin represented by Marcus Ryan, Clodagh Fitzpatrick, Tadhg Nash and Nathan Finnerty.
The runners in the B category of the Roscrea Credit Union Schools Quiz were up were from Coolderry National School and they are pictured here receiving their prizes.
Back Row L/R:
Mai Phelan, Helen Baggott, Una Teehan, Tracy Hynes, Pat McGee and Brian King.
Front Row L/R
Darragh Larkin, Noel Monaghan, Jack Kennedy and James Tooher.
All winners including the runners up were rewarded with assorted medals to commemorate their achievements as well as Credit Union vouchers and certificates.
The Credit Unions quiz is unique in that over 20,000 children under the age of thirteen, representing 32 counties and over 300 Credit Union’s nationwide take part. This is the 22nd successive year that the Irish League of Credit Unions has run the quiz, which continues to grow in strength and popularity each year. The quiz is also unique in that Credit Unions from all 32 counties on the Island, participate, making the Credit Union Annual Schools Quiz a truly nationwide event. The winners of last Saturday’s event will go on to represent Roscrea at Chapter Level in the regional finals, which will be held in early March, and they will hopefully progress even further to represent Roscrea in the national final to be held in April. The National Finals as one would expect are very competitive and each year over one hundred teams compete for All-Ireland glory. Prizes at National Level are quiet substantial with the winning school receiving a cash grant in addition to participants receiving certificates and prizes.
Roscrea Credit Union would like to express its sincere thanks to all those who sacrificed their Saturday evening to lend their assistance to such an important occasion on the Credit Union calendar. A big thank you to all who helped with the quiz especially the Credit Union “Youth Officer” Tracy Hynes, who helped make the presentations at the end of the event with the Credit Union Chairman, Patsy Treacy. The Credit Union would also like to thank the Staff of the Damer Court Hotel and would also like to take this opportunity to thank the pupils, parents, teachers and principals of the participating schools for helping the Credit Union make the quiz such a fantastic and worthwhile event.
Roscrea Credit Annual Poster Competition
Roscrea Credit Union recently announced the local winners of the 29th ILCU Annual Poster Competition. The theme this year was entitled “Celebrating Community Colour”. Once again the judges had a very difficult job selecting the winners and the credit union would like to thank them for all their effort.
Jim Bolger, Tracy Hynes, Tara Teehan, Coolderry National School, Coolderry (2nd in 8-10 yrs), Una Teehan and Jonathon Ryan.
Jim Bolger, Tracy Hynes, Jack Flynn, Corville National School (1st 8-10 years), and Lea West
Pictured at St Cronan’s Roscrea were Michael Keane, Jim Bolger, Emma Coonan (Winner Of The Adult Section), Tracy Hynes,
Rita Moloughney and Sue Smith
The winners of the Roscrea Credit Union Poster Competition Special Category was St. Anne’s School. Accepting the prize on behalf of the participants from Jim Bolger and Tracy Hynes
Jim Bolger, Tracy Hynes, Brian O Rourke. – Corville National School , Roscrea (3rd in 7 yrs and under) and Miriam Dooley.
In a change to the usual prize giving ceremony the credit union took the time to visit all the schools that had a student that finished 1st, 2nd or 3rd in each of the categories. Accompanying Tracy Hynes the Credit Union Youth Officer was Jim Bolger (Director) and local photographer P.J Wright. The Credit Union would like to thank all the teachers and students that made them feel so welcome.
The full list of winners is as follows:
7 years & Under, 1st Zsofia Nagy. Sacred Heart Convent. Roscrea, 2nd Anna Moskovka. Sacred Heart Convent. Roscrea, 3rd. Brian O Rourke. – Corville National School , Roscrea
8-10 Years, 1st Jack Flynn – Corville National School, 2nd Tara Teehan, Coolderry National School, Coolderry, Roscrea , Co Tipperary, 3rd Brian O Rourke - Corville National School.
11-13 Years, 1st Roland Koczion – Corville National School , Roscrea, 2nd Emer Hartnett – Dromakeenan National School , Roscrea, 3rd Claire Kiely – Corville National School , Roscrea
1st Special Category: Ss. Annes Group project and winner of the adult section was Emma Coonan.
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks again to all who competed in competition which is once of the biggest art competitions in Ireland.
Santa Visits Local Schools
Roscrea Credit Union made it possible for Santa Claus to make his yearly visit to as many of the local schools as possible on Thursday and Friday last. Joining Santa were his trusted escort Tracy Hynes, youth Officer for Roscrea Credit Union. Also this year, Santa was delighted to have local photographer P.J Wright at his side to help record what proved to be another most memorable visit to the Roscrea area.
Young Einstein’s pre School Class in the Sacred Heart Convent Roscrea welcome Roscrea Credit Union and Santa Claus on Friday last.
Junior Infants from the Sacred Heart Roscrea pictured with Santa Claus, Roscrea Credit Union representatives and members of Roscrea Fire Brigade on Friday morning last.
Everyone was delighted to see Santa who was in wonderful form. Santa told the Children that it has been snowing for some time at the North Pole and that the elves are working around the clock to have all the toys ready for Christmas Eve. Some of the children were worried that because of all the foggy weather in Ireland in recent weeks he might not make it on Christmas Eve, but Santa reassured them that where he lived the weather was much worse than here and that of course he would make it on Christmas Eve as long as all the Children promised to go to bed early and leave out something nice for himself and his hard working reindeers.
Santa Claus makes a presentation to Thomas Sheehan on his visit to Corville National School on Friday last with Roscrera Credit Union.
Also pictured is Dan O’Brien
Pupils from Corville National School pictured with Santa Claus, Roscrea Credit Union representatives and members of Roscrea Fire Brigade on Friday morning last.
Pupils from Dromakeenan National School pictured with Santa Claus, Roscrea Credit Union representatives and members of Roscrea Fire Brigade on Thursday morning last.
Santa and the Credit Union would like to thank members of Roscrea Fire Service who made the Fire Brigade available for Santa’s visit to the local schools on Thursday and Friday morning last. A big thank you also to PJ Wright and to all the principals, teachers and most importantly all the children that gave Santa such a warm and generous welcome on both days of Santa’s visit to Roscrea.
Christmas Hamper Winner
Roscrea Credit Union would like to say a big thank you to young Andrew Drought who was a great help at the “Taste Of Roscrea” Christmas Festival. Roscrea Credit Union were proud sponsors of the event and used the opportunity to help showcase the Credit Union movement in Ireland. A free draw for a Christmas Hamper took place for all those who took the time to visit the Credit Union stand. The winner of the hamper was Helena Kinsella who is pictured here receiving her price from Andrew Drought who drew the winning ticket.
L/R:
Brian King, Andrew Drought, Sinead Kinsella, Helena Kinsella, Aoife Kinsella, Tracy Hynes, Rita Mulrooney, Peg O’Reegan, Helen Bagott and Louis Cooley.
Congratulations to all those involved in making the event such a great success and thanks to everyone who took the time to ask questions and learn more about the Credit Union.
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Santa Claus, Brian King, Cllr Michael Smith, Siobhan Moloney, Deirdre Hogan and Tracy Hynes at the opening of the “Taste Of Roscrea” Christmas Festival. The Credit Union were proud sponsors of the event.
The Two Credit Union Elf’s Deirdre & Tracy prepare For A Busy day At The “Taste Of Roscrea” Festival.
Celebrating Chrismtas With Kennedy Park Residents
Chairman of Roscrea Credit Union Patsy Treacy and Chairman of the Kennedy Park Christmas organising Committee Pat lee, are pictured here with members of the committee and Deirdre Hogan and Rosaleen Ryan from Roscrea Credit Union at the switching on of the Kennedy Park Christmas Tree lights. Roscrea Credit Union was delighted to be able to help stage the event.
Celebrating Credit Union Day
Celebrating international credit union day in Roscrea recently were
L/R: Ber Coleman, Helen Baggott and Eddie Conlon.
Christmas Opening Hours
· Friday December 21st Open (9.30am – 6.30pm)
· Saturday December 22nd Open ( 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.)
· Sunday December 23rd Closed
· Christmas Eve Monday December 24th Closed
· Christmas Day Tuesday December 25th Closed
· Wednesday December 26th Closed
· Thursday December 27th Closed
· Friday December 28th Open (9.30am – 4.30pm)
· Saturday December 29th Open ( 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.)
· Sunday December 30th Closed
· New Years Eve - Monday December 31st Closed
· New Years Day - Tuesday January 1st Closed
· Wednesday January 2nd Open
& onwards as per usual
Happy Christmas & Best Wishes To All Our Members
A Taste Of Roscrea
Roscrea Credit Union is delighted to be one of the sponsors for the much anticipated A Taste Of Roscrea Christmas festival. Apart from monetary support some key credit union personnel are also involved in helping with the actual event itself. We wish them all every success and we congratulate the organisers on a wonderful initiative.
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Credit Union Sponsors Roscrea Festival
Sword Fighting, A Circus, Concerts & A Huge Ceilí, All To Feature At Roscrea Festival
The final preparations are now taking place for the Roscrea Beo festival which will take place on Sunday week the 26th of August at 2pm in the majestic surrounds of Roscrea Castle. The festival which is sponsored by Roscrea Credit Union & Roscrea Super Valu with generous support from Roscrea Lions Club, North Tipperary County Council and Shannon Development is expected to draw hundreds of people with lots of activates on offer for both young and old.
Some of the highlights on Sunday will include historical enactments, a free circus, a free concert in St Cronan’s Church, the Roscrea Miscellany, and a Ceilí that will run late into the night.
Hard working committee members of RoscreBeo together with sponsors gather for the final shove to make this festival of family fun at Roscrea Castle on Sunday 26th Aug a success. Pictured front Sponsors Brian Colclough Supervalu and Brian King Roscrea Credit Union with Marion Carey Heritage Officer North Tipp Co Co. Aso pictured are Shane Fitzgerald, Tadhg Maher, Brian Keating, Regional Dev. Manager Shannon Development, James Marks, Dick Conroy (Roscrea Credit Union), Conor Abbott, absent from pic were co-sponsors Roscrea Heritage and Roscrea Lions Club. (Photo by Redmonds of Roscrea)
It is hoped that the people of Roscrea will come out in force on August to celebrate the festival. Historical enactments featuring the outlaws of Sherwood forest taking on the might of the Sheriff of Nottingham will be a huge attraction as will
THE TALLEST SMALLEST CIRCUS IN THE WORLD’ This is one act not to be missed! Bring the whole family...its free. There will be plenty of music entertainment provided by buskers and Roscrea Comhaltas throughout the day and lots of other attractions including walking tours and craft displays to help keep everyone happy. Also featuring as part of the festival will be craft demonstrations, a mock heritage dig, face painting, hurling skills and a heritage quiz. There will be a picture exhibition, musical instrument and display talks, and much much more.
Creative Catering managed by Bernie Teehan will be setting up a stall at RosCré Beo. Creative Catering will have a selection of beautiful home delights, including breads, scones, fruitcakes, buns, apple-tarts, biscuit cake,etc. The Committee is delighted to announce local artist Paulina Zurakowska will be setting up a stall at our festival as will Ms. Fionnuala O’Connell of FINN CERAMICS.
Popular local bands “The Winter Passing” and “Planet 15” will be in concert as will Eddie Simmons joint winner of the open mic night competition which was hosted recently. The Committee are awaiting confirmation from more local bands and are looking forward to helping showcase the wonderful talent that we have on our doorstep in Roscrea.
A concert entitled “Sacred Space” will be one of the highlights of the day long festival. The concert will commence at 6.30pm in St Cronan’s Church of Ireland. Soprano Nicole Robinson will be the star attraction together with Mezzo Soprano Fiona Baldwin and Pianists Adam McDonough & Marie Power. Chairperson of the Roscrea Beo Committee, Soprano Cathriona Walsh will also make a much anticipated appearance at the concert. Special guests on the night will include the Monks of Mount St Joseph as well as the Deanery Choir with more artists yet to be confirmed. Admission to the concert is by voluntary donation.
Completing the day will be the Roscrea Miscellany followed by a Ceilí in the Damer Court Hotel which will be staged by the world famous Danny Webster. Sunday will be a huge day for Roscrea. It’s success and the motivation for the committee to spearhead an even bigger festival next year will depend upon it’s support so please do come out and support your town and help us showcase Roscrea to the many visitors we expect to come to the event. We would also remind readers of the bio diversity walk which will commence at 1pm at Roscrea Castle on Saturday, August 25th.
Tipperary Photography Competition
Tipperary Photography Competition
The Credit Unions of Tipperary and Tipperary Libraries are once again offering all photographers an opportunity to showcase their work, promote Tipperary and put themselves in line for a share of a €1,200 prize fund. The theme of the competition this year is Hidden Tipperary and photographs should be of areas or scenes which give a taste of the many facets of our county, but which are not well-known to the general public. The important thing is that they show Tipperary at its best.
The Credit Unions of Tipperary have produced an annual calendar for a number of years, a project that has proven extremely popular, with many thousands being distributed free throughout the county and further afield. Similarly, Tipperary Libraries have always encouraged photographers to showcase their talents through competitions based on a number of themes highlighting the many attractions of County Tipperary. They have mounted a number of significant exhibitions in recent years and aim to continue this promotion of the arts into the future.
Last year, both organisations joined forces to broaden the scope of the competition and the outcome was a calendar featuring the Gardens and Parks of Tipperary, which was widely regarded as the best of its kind to date.
Entries are now invited from all who have an interest in photography and in the hidden beauty of their home place. The hidden beauty in this case will be in the eye and camera lens of the beholder. It can take many forms, a quiet glen, a colourful river valley, a gathering place for family enjoyment or a scenic view from a hilltop, may include animals or people but should not contain any easily identifiable landmark.
Four major prizes, to the value of €1,200, will be awarded and at least 36 of the entries will be chosen for publication in the calendar for 2013. In addition, as many of the photos as possible will be on display in branch libraries around the county and on a specially commissioned website set up to promote Tipperary.
The competition is open to anyone with an interest in County Tipperary. Entry details and competition rules are available from participating credit unions and from branches of Tipperary Libraries throughout the county.
Pictures may be submitted electronically in a format which will give a high-resolution end-product to mytipperary@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Alternatively, you can submit your picture(s) in hard copy or on disc to Roscrea Credit Union or Roscrea Library in a sealed envelope marked Photography Competition 2012
A copy of the competition flyer and competition rules are available in PDF format by clicking here.
Summer Cash Draw
Credit Union Summer Cash Draw
The much anticipated Roscrea Credit Union Summer Cash Draw took place on Thursday evening last in the Racket Hall Hotel. M.C for the event Brian King welcomed all the participants their families and friends to the draw.
The overall winner of the grand prize of €17,000.00 was Tom Douglas. Other winners on the night included Francis O’Meara who walked away with a cheque for €5000.00, Esther Quinlan won €3000.00 while Mary Delaney was winner of €2000.00. Geraldine Ryan won €1500.00 and five individual prizes of €1000.00 each went to Raymond Hurley, Ann Deane, Elizabeth Ryan, Rosie Marshall and Rita Garvey
A big thank you to all who helped out with the cash draw including Chairman of RCU, Patsy Treacy, the staff of the Racket Hall Hotel and photographer PJ Wright. A big thank you also to the staff of RCU namely Marie Carroll, Helen Baggott, Rosaleen Ryan, Miriam Delaney, and Siobhan Moloney who voluntarily gave their time to help ensure that the event as always was a great success.
The Credit Union Cash Draw is non profit and all eligible members are invited to join. The next draw will take place in September. Click here for more information on how to join the draw.
Credit Union Sponsors Copping On Awards
Once again this year Roscrea Credit Union is delighted to sponsor the cooping on awards for primary school children in the local schools. Tracy Hynes and Siobhan Moloney from RCU are pictured here with representatives from the Sacred Heart and project
co-ordinator Mairead Keevey
Credit Union Supports St Cronans Day Committee
Pictured recently at Roscrea Credit Union for the launch of the St Cronan’s Day Logo were
L/R:
Adrian Hewson, Liam Phelan, Joan Murray, Sarah Kennedy (Designer), Lilly Cummins, Brian king, Patsy Treacy & Peg Caverely
Supporting The Sacred Heart National School
Roscrea Credit Union was dleighted to support the Sacred Heart National School with their recent 50th anniversary celebrations. Making a presention to the school is Credit union Chairman Patsy Treacy.
L/R: Brian King, Tracy Hynes, John Devitt & Patsy Treacy
Congratulations Nathan Finnerty
The Saint Cronan’s Day School Quiz Sponsored by Roscrea Credit Union was won by Nathan Finnerty, 5th class student in Scoil Eoin Primary School, Roscrea. Nathan is pictured at the Credit Union with Credit Union and St Cronan’s Day representatives, receiving his prize from Adrian Hewson.
L/R:
Joan Murray, Brian king, Sarah Kennedy, Liam Phelan, Aisling O’Hanlon, Kayleigh Guidrea, Nathan Finnerty, Adrain Hewson, Lilly Cummins, Mark McLoughlin, Peg Caverely, Patsy Treacy.
Roscrea Comhaltas Support
Roscrea Credit Union Was Delighted To Host The Launch Of The
2012 Tipperary County Fleadh
New Roscrea Brochure Launched
Roscrea Credit Union would like to congratulate, Roscrea Chamber Of Commerce who in association with Shannon Development and the generous support of North Tipperary County Council have launched a brochure that will be distributed across the world to help bring investment to our town and local area. Click here for more.
Credit Union Spring Cash Draw
The much anticipated Roscrea Credit Union Spring Cash Draw took place on Thursday evening last in the Damer Court Hotel. M.C for the event Brian King welcomed all the participants their families and friends to the draw.
The overall winner of the grand prize of €17,000.00 was Nancy Carey who was joined on the night by her family and friends. Other winners on the night included Betty McEvoy who walked away with a cheque for €5000.00, Olivia Doughan won €3000.00 while Tony Hoctor was winner of €2000.00. Sean Keeshan Jnr won €1500.00 and five individual prizes of €1000.00 each went to Rhoda Dooley, Liam Cleare, Teresa Mullally, Evelyn Mooney and Nuala Dooley. All participants also received a complementary Easter egg and a number of sport prizes were also given out on what proved to be a most enjoyable evening for all those in attendance.
Congratulations to Nancy Carey, winner of €17,000.00 in the recent, Roscrea Credit Union, cash draw.
Back Row L/R:
Brendan Wright (RCU), Sean Keeshan Jnr, Olivia Doughan, Tony Hoctor, Liam Cleare & Brian King (RCU).
Front Row L/R
Teresa Mullally, Nuala Dooley, Nancy Carey, Betty McEvoy & Rhoda Dooley
The McEvoy were delighted to attend the Cash Draw
A big thank you to all who helped out with the cash draw throughout the year including Sharon Breslin and the staff of the Damer Court Hotel, photographer PJ Wright and the staff and directors of the credit union who voluntarily give their time to help ensure that the event is always a great success.
The Carey family celebrating Nancy’s good fortune
The Credit Union Cash Draw is non profit and all eligible members are invited to join. The next draw will take place in June. Click here for more information on how to join the draw.
Credit Union Review
For an update on the sweeping changes that have been made to the credit union in the past months, please click here
Roscrea Credit Union Delegates Attend Dail Meeting
Roscrea Credit Union delegates were guests of Noel Coonan TD at Leinster House. The discussions with Noel and his colleagues focused upon impending credit union legislation. Chapter 14, a regional group of Credit Union’s of which Roscrea Credit Union is part of, was congratulated for it’s productive lobbying campaign with regards the
new direction for credit unions.
L/R:
Brendan Wright (Former Treasurer RCU), Liam Phelan (Director RCU), Lewis Cooley (Director RCU), Brian King (Regional Constituency Co-Coordinator/President Chapter 14), Noel Coonan TD, Mairead McGuinness MEP and Patsy Treacy (Chairman RCU).
Junior Savers
Roscrea Credit Union hosted a very popular competition aimed at encouraging young people so save regularly. A draw was help for all the participants and the lucky winner of the X-Box 360 was Jack Flannery. Well done Jack!
Back Row L/R:
Patsy Treacy, Pamela Aitken, Tracy Hynes, Brendan Wright, Breda Aitken and baby Donnacha.
Front Row L/R:
Brian King, Caoimhe Flannery, Jack Flannery (Winner) and Saoirse Flannery.
Roscrea People Of the Year
One of the most popular Roscrea People Of The Year Award Recipients this year was Seamus Doran. Seamus received his award in recognition of the mass he wrote entitled “Lead me Home” which has received tremendous acclaim throughout the country.
L/R:
George Cunningham (Organiser), Brian King (Roscrea Credit Union/Sponsors), Seamus Doran (Award Recipient), Brian Colclough (Bernies Super Valu/Sponsors) and Joe McGrath, (County Manager & Guest Of Honour)
Annual Schools Quiz
On Saturday last, Roscrea Credit Union hosted it’s much anticipated annual school’s quiz. Once again the quiz attracted a massive turnout with teams from schools in Roscrea, Borris-In-Ossory, Clonlisk, Dunkerrin and Shinrone all taking part.
The competition was broken into two categories A & B representing two different age groups. The man in the hot seat posing the questions was Brian King and the eventual winners of the two categories came from Clonlisk and Dromakeenan National School’s. Both teams can be very proud of their achievements.
It would be a very rare occasion that Dromakeenan National School would not feature in the schools quiz final as either A or B category winners. Once again they did their school proud and after a close battle emerged as the “B” category winners for 2012.
L/R:
Patsy Treacy (RCU), Brian Gleeson, Joe Ahern, Owen Bergin, Tracy Hynes (RCU), Ross Du Berry and Brian King (RCU)
The A Category winners representing Clonlisk National School were Oisin Keeshan, Benedict Taffe, Cian McLoughlin and Neil Hennessy. The runners up were Dromakeenan National School and they were represented by Isabelle Coonan, Gavin Meagher, Ian Spencer and Dearbhail Flynn.
Dromakeenan were unlucky not to make it another double in this year’s Roscrea Credit Union School’s Quiz. They can be very proud of taking 2nd place in the “A Category” competition.
L/R:
Patsy Tracy (RCU), Isabelle Coonan, Tracy Hynes (RCU), Gavin Meagher, Ian Spencer, Louis Cooley (RCU), Dearbhail Flynn and Brian king (RCU)
Winners of the B Category were Dromakeenan National School and representing their team was Brian Gleeson, Joe Ahern, Owen Bergin and Ross Du Berry. The runners up were from Dunkerrin National School and they were represented by Joseph Fogarty, Roddy Teehan, Orla Cleary and Neil Maher.
Congratulations to Clonlisk National School winners of the Roscrea Credit Union School’s Quiz (A Category) on Saturday evening last.
L/R Anne Keogh Cleary, Oisin Keeshan, Tracy Hynes (RCU), Benedict Taffe, Cian McLoughlin, Louis Cooley (RCU), Neil Hennessy, and Brian King (RCU)
All winners including the runners up were rewarded with assorted plaques to commemorate their achievements as well as Credit Union vouchers and certificates.
Congratulations to Dunkerrin National School who put up a brave fight in the recent Roscrea credit Union, schools quiz. After a closely fought contest, Dunkerrin were runners up in the “B” category.
L/R
Joseph Fogarty, Brendan Wright (RCU), Roddy Teehan, Louis Cooley (RCU), Orla Cleary, Tracy Hynes, Neil Maher and Brian King (RCU)
The Credit Unions quiz is unique in that over 20,000 children under the age of thirteen, representing 32 counties and over 300 Credit Union’s nationwide take part. This is the 21st successive year that the Irish League of Credit Unions has run the quiz, which continues to grow in strength and popularity each year. The quiz is also unique in that Credit Unions from all 32 counties on the Island, participate, making the Credit Union Annual Schools Quiz a truly nationwide event. The winners of last Saturday’s event will go on to represent Roscrea at Chapter Level in the regional finals, which will be held in early March, and they will hopefully progress even further to represent Roscrea in the national final to be held in April. The National Finals as one would expect are very competitive and each year over one hundred teams compete for All-Ireland glory. Prizes at National Level are quiet substantial with the winning school receiving a cash grant in addition to participants receiving certificates and prizes.
Roscrea Credit Union would like to express its sincere thanks to all those who sacrificed their Saturday evening to lend their assistance to such an important occasion on the Credit Union calendar. Thanks to Louis Cooley in particular who had the most difficult job of keeping the scores and a big thank you to the Credit Union “Youth Officer” Tracy Hynes, who helped make the presentations at the end of the event with the Credit Union Chairman, Patsy Treacy. The Credit Union would also like to thank the Staff of the Damer Court Hotel and would also like to take this opportunity to thank the pupils, parents, teachers and principals of the participating schools for helping the Credit Union make the quiz such a fantastic and worthwhile event.
Coolderry GAA Presentation
Captain of the Coolderry Hurling team, Brendan O’Meara, accepts a presentation from Coolderry native and Roscrea Credit Union’s Tracy Hynes in recognition of the teams great success over the past twelve months.
L/R:
Patsy Treacy (RCU), Tracy Hynes (RCU), Brendan O’Meara (Coolderry) and Brian king (RCU).
Support For Pieta House
Pictured are the team that finished in first place in the Pieta House Table Quiz fundraiser, which took place in Roscrea recently.
L/R:
Seamus Ryan, Eddie Ryan, Seamus Moloughney, Marian Keeshan and Jack Keeshan.
Roscrea Credit Union was delighted to help sponsor the event and show support for the Roscrea Pieta House project. Congratulations to all the orgnisers and all those that attended the quiz.
Credit Union Christmas Cash Draw
The much anticipated Roscrea Credit Union Christmas Cash Draw took place on Thursday evening last in the Damer Court Hotel. M.C for the event Brian King welcomed all the participants their families and friends to the draw. The overall winner of the grand prize of €17,000.00 was John Cunningham who was joined on the night by his family and friends including his wife Margaret and son Darragh.
Congratulations to John Cunningham, winner of €17,000.00 in the recent, Roscrea Credit Union, cash draw.
L/R:
Brian King (RCU), John Cunningham, Darragh Cunningham, Margaret Cunningham and Marie Carroll (RCU)
Other winners on the night included Majella Carey who walked away with a cheque for €5000.00. Kathleen Browne won €3000.00 while Delia Deegan was winner of €2000.00. Maisie Minogue won €1500.00 and five individual prizes of €1000.00 each went to Colin Keown, Michael Quinlan, Patrick Delaney, Francis McDonald and Canice Sheeran
In an effort to help Roscrea Chamber Of Commerce and their desire for people to shop local this Christmas, the Credit Union committed to having all the money won by the participants available first thing Friday morning to help with their Christmas shopping should they so wish. Brian King wearing his Chamber Of Commerce hat for a few moments appealed to people to do as much of their shopping locally as possible.
Congratulations to all the winners in the latest Roscrea Credit Union Cash Draw. Winner of the main prize of €17,000.00 was John Cunningham.
Back Row L/R:
Patsy Tracy (Chairman, Roscrea Credit Union), Michael Quinlan, Canice Sheeran, Francis McDonald, Patrick Delaney and Brian King (RCU)
Front Row L/R:
Maisie Minogue, Delis Deegan, John Cunningham, Kathleen Browne and
Majella Carey.
A big thank you to all who helped out with the cash draw throughout the year including Sharon Breslin and the staff of the Damer Court Hotel, photographer PJ Wright and the staff and directors of the credit union who voluntarily give their time to help ensure that the event is always a great success.
The Credit Union Cash Draw is non profit and all eligible members are invited to join. The next draw will take place in March. See www.roscreacu.ie or ask any Credit Union representative for details on how to join.
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