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Credit unions on track to expand its offerings to members
Two credit unions have announced an exciting new arrangement with Irish Life Financial Services who can review your protection, retirement, savings and investment needs, and offer a full financial review with one of their Qualified Financial Advisers.
The launch has been developed through Killarney Credit Union and Cara Credit Union’s partnership with Metamo, a joint venture between 16 credit unions and fintech company, Fexco.
The credit unions involved in Metamo represent over 480,000 credit union members from across the country and have combined assets of over €3bn, or just under 20% of the asset value of the sector. The primary objective of Metamo is to build a stronger, better future for Irish credit unions.
“We’re delighted to offer this service to our members with Irish Life Financial Services, which we feel will greatly assist their financial well-being," Mark Murphy, CEO of Killarney Credit Union, said.
"We feel proud to be referring our members to Irish Life Financial Services in branch and online as we all plan ahead for our future.”
Tim Coughlin, Director, Financial Planning in Irish Life Financial Services added "on behalf of Irish Life Financial Services, we are very pleased to provide this arrangement with the credit unions and Metamo".
“We have long felt an affinity with credit unions due to their commitment to their communities and their dedication to offering their members control over their finances by making their savings work for them. We’re looking forward to starting our relationship with Cara Credit Union and Killarney Credit Union, their staff and members to build better futures together.”
If you would like more information you can call into Killarney Credit Union in Killarney, Cahersiveen and Kenmare or visit their website www.killarneycu.ie.
Local hospitality nominated for Good Food Ireland awards
Several Killarney hotels and restaurants have been shortlisted for the Good Food Ireland 20th Anniversary Awards 2026.
The annual awards recognise businesses that feature Irish food and drink as part of their visitor service.
In the luxury accommodation categories, Muckross Park Hotel and The Europe Hotel and Resort have both received nominations for 5 Star Irish Hospitality Experience of the Year and Hotel Restaurant Experience of the Year.
In the town centre, The Mad Monk has been shortlisted for Best Irish Seafood Experience.
The Brehon Hotel has been named a finalist in the Wild Atlantic Way category.
And the Kerry Creamery Experience has also been nominated for the Irish Culinary Tourism Innovation Award for its work showcasing local dairy heritage.
The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at the InterContinental Dublin on Monday, November 16
Holy Cross Mercy announces return of Memory Tree initiative
Holy Cross Mercy National School has announced details for its 2026 Killarney Memory Tree, the annual Christmas fundraising hosted at the New Road school.
The initiative offers local residents the opportunity to purchase lights on the tree to commemorate loved ones over the festive season.
The official switch-on ceremony takes place at the school on Wednesday, December 9 at 7pm. Fr Seán Murphy will lead prayers, accompanied by festive carols by candlelight.
A special mass for all those commemorated on the tree will be celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, December 17 at 1pm. The service will be open to the public and streamed online via the Killarney Parish website.
The Memory Tree will remain lit each evening until January 6, the feast of the Epiphany.
Lights can be purchased directly from the pupils, staff, or the school office at Holy Cross Mercy National School on New Road, with all proceeds going towards school development.
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