Claddagh Credit Union donate €20,000 to those in need

Read all about this incredible act of kindness and generosity from Galway's own Claddagh Credit Union, a local business very much in tune with their community...

Towards the end of 2022, Claddagh Credit Union recognised the impact the energy crisis was having and decided that they must act to help those most vulnerable within their community throughout the Winter period. A decision was made to make an exceptional donation of €20,000, to support the most vulnerable in our community. This was one of the largest donations ever made by Claddagh Credit Union.

In order to ensure the money went to those most in need, Claddagh Credit Union asked for the help of the St. Vincent De Paul. As a result of their work within the community and with the help of their volunteers, a number of people were identified as being in need of some help and the charity dispersed the funding to them. A total of 63 households (230 individuals) were positively impacted by the support received with their electricity or fuel expenses. All of these people live within our community from Oughterard, Moycullen, Barna and the west of Galway city, including the suburbs.

"We are very grateful for work of the St. Vincent De Paul in helping us distribute this donation and we want to recognise the outstanding work they do here in Galway." Ted Coyle, Deputy CEO of Claddagh Credit Union.

Find out more about this fantastic local business by visiting their website HERE.