Supporting Our Community: Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union Community Fund Event

Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union was proud to host a special Community Fund event on Monday, 13^th April 2026 in the Carraig Hotel, Carrick-on-Suir. This evening was dedicated to shining a spotlight on the incredible work being carried out by local clubs and community groups.

Supporting Our Community

This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to giving back to the community we serve. Through the Community Fund, a portion of the Credit Union’s surplus is set aside each year to support local organisations that play such a vital role in the social, cultural, and sporting life of the area.

This year so far, we have been delighted to award funding to over 30 local groups, with a total of over €30,000 distributed among successful applicants. The funding will go towards a wide range of initiatives, helping groups to grow, improve their facilities, invest in equipment, and continue delivering valuable services within the community.

Speaking ahead of the event, Pat Dunphy, CEO of Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union, said:

“We were truly inspired by the quality and diversity of applications received this year. Each one reflected the incredible commitment, generosity, and community spirit that exists locally.

As a community-based organisation, we are proud to support over 30 groups with more than €30,000 in funding so far this year. This event is about recognising that work and celebrating the people behind it.”

Celebrating Community Groups

The event provided a wonderful opportunity to bring these groups together, with 29 of them represented; to celebrate their contributions and recognise the positive impact they have on people of all ages across Carrick-on-Suir and the surrounding areas.

The groups that were represented on the night were:

• Ballyneale Community Field
• Carrick Paddlers
• Carrick Swan GAA Club
• Carrick-on-Suir Brass Band
• Carrick-on-Suir Day Care Centre
• Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club
• Carrick-on-Suir Juvenile Athletics Club
• Carrick-on-Suir Library Community Garden
• Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society
• Carrick-on-Suir Rugby Club
• Carrick-on-Suir Triathlon Club
• Ceol Craobh Crotaigh
• Clonea Camogie GAA
• Clonea Power National School
• Comeragh Rangers Ladies Football
• Davin Club
• Edmund Rice Secondary School
• Gael Scoil Charraig Na Siuire
• Grangemockler/Ballyneale Juvenile GAA Club
• Kilrossanty National School
• Meals Assistance for the Elderly
• Mollerans GAA
• Nano Nagle Women’s Group
• Newtown School, Kilmacthomas
• Newtown Upper National School
• Owning Care for the Elderly
• Piltown Communities Together
• St Nicholas Boxing Club
• Stradbally First Responder Community Group

Our Commitment Continues

At Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union, we firmly believe in the power of community. Supporting local organisations is at the heart of what we do, and it is always inspiring to see the difference this funding can make.

We would like to congratulate all of this year’s recipients and thank them for the important work they do. We look forward to seeing their projects develop and continue to make a positive impact in our community.

Our next window for applications for the Community Fund will take place in June.

Click on the image below to see a gallery of images from the night.