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

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.  

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:ROI045 895 [email protected]@ask-holmes.com NI028 9037 [email protected] or simply [email protected] for all

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 [email protected]

THE MUSGRAVE GROUP STORY Andrew Keating, CFO of Musgrave Group, shares the remarkable story of how the company navigated challenges by uniting its people and partners. His insights  highlight the power of collaboration, resilience, and leadership—values that resonate deeply with credit unions. 

Matt FullbrookGood Governance Without Compromise on Purpose Targeted at Non-Executive Directors & CEOs, this session is hosted by Matt Fullbrook, corporate governance expert, educator and enthusiast. Matt has advised over 250 boardrooms across North America. 

Joanne Hession, Founder and CEO of LIFT Ireland explores how strong leadership is essential for the future of credit unions and how every individual has the potential to lead and drive change within our communities. 

Address by Domhnall Cullinan, Director of Banking & Payments, Central Bank of Ireland.

The opening address from ILCU President Martin Busch, welcome message from Caoimhe Archibald, Minister for the Economy in Northern Ireland, and opening address from Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions & Insurance. 

A conversation between Barry Harrington, Head of Advocacy at the Irish League of Credit Unions and Dr. Alan O' Sullivan, Founder of Priya Wealth Management. https://priyawm.ie/

In this episode, Paul Hamill, Learning Advisor with CU Learning and Development discusses the latest update to MCC regulation with Siobhan McKenna, Senior Compliance Officer at the ILCU Compliance Centre, Vikki Mernagh, Risk and Compliance Officer at Wexford Credit Union, and Bridget Hynes, CEO at Ballyfermot Inchicore Credit Union.