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The winner of Clonmel Credit Union's biggest Members Draw to date has been announced. Husband and wife, Liam and Fidelma Fitzgerald are pictured collecting their cheque at the Clonmel Credit Union
The New Year got brighter for one lucky member of Clonmel Credit Union!
Kicking off January with its biggest Members Draw yet, the credit union invited people from across South Tipp to 'Beat the January Blues' with a massive life-changing €50K giveaway!
The draw took place live on Tipp FM's Drivetime with Owen Lonergan on Thursday, January 23rd. Fidelma Fitzgerald was named the lucky winner.
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"What a lovely call to get!! I am absolutely delighted and never win anything, so it's just fantastic. Thank you so much." Fidelma Fitzgerald of Killenaule said.
Celebrating 25 years, the Members' Draw has transformed countless lives across South Tipp. Members can opt in to its monthly draw to be automatically entered each month. On the first Friday of every month, Clonmel CU gives away €21,000. One lucky member walks away with the top prize of €15,000 every month, plus winnings of €3,000, €2,000, and €1,000 go to three additional lucky members. It has given over €6.5 Million in the Members' Draw to date.
Clonmel Credit Union is known across South Tipperary for its community-focused approach. It supports the locale through sponsorship, education bursaries, financial well-being workshops, generous rebates, and the members' draw.
In 2024, it issued over €35 million in loans within the community and helped 46 local families move into new homes with its low-interest mortgages. The average mortgage value is €132,000, offered at just a four-percent interest rate and with free loan protection insurance included.
Clonmel Credit Union supports local initiatives such as Applefest, Clonmel Town FC, Clonmel Rugby Club, St Mary's Choral Society, Banna Chluain Meala, and the Hygiene Club.
The Chairman of the Board, Eamonn O Mara, concluded, "We are proud of the new services we have introduced, all driven by valuable feedback from our members. Our financial performance has been outstanding in 2024. Particularly for a small rural organisation, the Credit Union punches way above its weight! Most importantly, we are proud of our positive impact on individuals, local businesses, and families across South Tipperary."
The focus for 2025 is firmly set on sustainability and supporting the circular economy in the common bond area as Clonmel Credit Union is set to launch a suite of new sustainability-focused financial products for private and commercial members.
Learn more about the Members' Draw and other services at www.clonmelcu.com.
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