Connect Credit Union and Blackrock Tidy Towns Launch New Partnership for a Greener Tomorrow

Exciting news for the village of Blackrock as two core community organisations have come together to launch a brand-new, three-year partnership.

Connect Credit Union and Blackrock Tidy Towns join forces as they aim to create a greener and more sustainable future for the village of Blackrock. The Tidy Towns committee have an objective to make Blackrock a better place to live, visit and enjoy. With the credit union's recent victory in the Customer Experience Insight (CXi) Report and the Ireland RepTrak® Sustainability Index, this collaboration presents itself as a recipe for success for the community in Blackrock.

Credit Unions in Ireland have been experiencing a remarkable surge of achievements in recent days. For a record-breaking 10th consecutive year, credit unions have topped the league table for best customer experience in Ireland. This was followed by the announcement that they topped the league table in the Ireland RepTrak® Sustainability Index 2024, featuring in first place in seven of the 16 Sustainability factors.

Norman McDonnell, CEO of Connect Credit Union stated,
"We are proud of the values and ethos we have here at Connect Credit Union and of the unrivalled service that we offer to our members. We are extremely excited and grateful to have established a three-year partnership with Blackrock Tidy Towns, who, like ourselves, are at the heart of the community here. With the help of Tidy Towns, we can develop and improve our ESG goals and become more sustainably conscious, while also giving back to one of the vital community groups in our village, which is important for us. On behalf of myself and all of us at Connect Credit Union, we would like to say a heartfelt thanks to all our valued members and our local organisations for their continued loyalty and support”.

From the work and achievements of Connect Credit Union to the dedication and hard work of Blackrock Tidy Towns, this partnership will pivot the community to a more progressive, sustainable future.

For further information please call Debbie Mok at Connect Credit Union on 042 9372400.