Rathmore & District Credit Union celebrated the life and legacy of Nora Herlihy, one of the key founders of the credit union movement in Ireland.

A commemorative plaque was unveiled at her birthplace in Ballydesmond.

The event was attended by the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers from Rathmore & District Credit Union, members of Nora’s family, local community members, and Brendan Jenkins, President of the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU), David Malone, CEO of the ILCU, and Pat Sheehan, Director of the ILCU.

The day also included visits to the Nora Herlihy Memorial Centre and to Ballydesmond Church graveyard, where a wreath was laid at Nora’s grave in her memory.

Nora Herlihy, a teacher by profession, devoted her life to tackling poverty and promoting financial inclusion.

Her work in the 1950s and 1960s laid the foundation for what has become one of Ireland’s most trusted and community-driven financial movements.

An information afternoon, ‘One Stop Shop’, will be held at the Great Southern Hotel on October 12 from 12-3pm.

The event will have over 100 information stands from support organisations, local clubs and national agencies aimed at providing practical information, advice and opportunities for Kerry’s migrant community.

Attendees will also be able to take part in breakout sessions, where organisations such as the Kerry Volunteer Centre, Citizens Information Service, HSE, Kerry ETB, and many others will deliver short 15-minute information sessions on key topics including work permits, volunteering, education, health services, and childcare.

There will be a soft launch of the Integreat App which is a new digital tool providing accessible information for migrants.

Local support services, learning English, employment, health and mental health services are among the information that will be available.

The One Stop Shop is a collaboration between Kerry County Council and the Kerry Community Integration Forum.

It is the first event of its kind in the county. Kerry has a growing and diverse migrant community, and this event was developed in response to the need for a single, accessible platform where individuals and families can connect with services, learn about opportunities, and engage with their local community.