Pictures: Local credit union celebrates golden anniversary year

The 51st AGM of Monasterevan Credit Union was held on 15 December 2025 in the Council Hall with a large number of members in attendance. To read more about the meeting, see the photo below - to see more pictures taken by Michael Scully supplied to the Leinster Express / Laois Live, tap NEXT or ARROW.

The Annual report showed that Monasterevan CU had a very successful year with loans rising by 16%.

A dividend of 0.10% on shares and an interest rebate of 2.50% was proposed and passed by the members.

The Chairperson, Mary Ryan, thanked the board members, board oversight members and committee members for volunteering their free time. Thanks were also extended to the CEO Sindy Farrell and staff for their commitment and services to the members.

The Chairperson said that in celebrating 50 years, the Board of Directors had set aside a Community Fund of €25,000 for voluntary groups or clubs to help them in special projects.

Nine groups were awarded funds and cheques were presented at the meeting. They were:

• Parents Council Scoil Eimhin Naofa for a sensory pad.
• Monasterevin Access group for amenities in the community.
• Man Beoga ladies group for crafts, workshops and outings.
• Monasterevin Men's Shed to help with the purchase of tools.
• MonasterevinLourdes Pilgrimage Committee, who are fundraising to take 10 young people from St Paul’s school to help on the pilgrimage in June.
• Health club Monasterevin GFC for setting up an area for children with special needs.
• Monasterevin AFC funds for jerseys for the girls in the club.
• 14th Kildare Monasterevin Scouts group Funds to renovate the Scouts Den.
• Monasterevin St Vincent de Paul donation.

Marcie Gorman was elected to the board of directors.

Brendan Jenkins, President of the Irish League of Credit Unions, addressed the meeting and congratulated Monasterevan on its successful year.