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The Credit Union Pod

The Credit Union Pod

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The Credit Union Pod is a podcast series aimed at all those with an interest in the development of credit unions across the island of Ireland. Credit Unions have a critical role to play in bringing real competition to the retail financial services sector.

This series, published by the Irish League of Credit Unions, will highlight the important role which credit unions play in serving more than three million members across the island. It will also outline the challenges and opportunities faced by credit unions in expanding their services in the areas of current accounts, mortgages, SME lending, community finance, agri and green lending and so much more.

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Episodes
  • Episode 16 - The Digital Euro - Barry Harrington (Irish League of Credit Unions) in conversation with Gillian Phelan (Central Bank of Ireland).

    Episode 16 - The Digital Euro - Barry Harrington (Irish League of Credit Unions) in conversation with Gillian Phelan (Central Bank of Ireland).
    Dec 17 2025

    On 30th of October 2025, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank decided to move to the next phase of the digital euro project. The 2 year preparation phase is now completed and work on how to implement the Digital Euro is accelerating across Europe. Barry Harrington Head of Advocacy ILCU is joined by Gillian Phelan, Head of Division, Central Bank of Ireland to discuss what the digital Euro is and how it will work.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 15 - Unlocking Member Insights: Data-Driven Strategy for Credit Union Growth

    Episode 15 - Unlocking Member Insights: Data-Driven Strategy for Credit Union Growth
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode, Irish League of Credit Unions CEO David Malone speaks with Pat Corcoran, Director of RW Pierce and Co-Founder of Holmes Marketplace Analytics on how they can support credit unions in having a deeper understanding of their members, markets and potential opportunities.

    Contact Details:

    ROI

    045 895 000

    pat@ask-holmes.com

    saundra@ask-holmes.com

    NI

    028 9037 2504

    john@ask-holmes.com

    or simply info@ask-holmes.com for all
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    29 mins
  • Episode 14 - A Lending Participation Opportunity for Credit Unions in a Community Energy Initiative

    Episode 14 - A Lending Participation Opportunity for Credit Unions in a Community Energy Initiative
    Oct 9 2025

    In this episode , Barry Harrington, Head of Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement at the Irish League of Credit Unions speaks with Sean Staunton, CEO of Progressive Credit Union about a lending participation opportunity for credit unions in a community energy initiative.

    For more details, Sean can be contacted at sean.staunton@progressivecu.ie
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    21 mins
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