St. Canice’s Credit Union celebrating National Cultivate Week in Kilkenny

St. Canice’s Credit Union is proud to announce that National Cultivate Week, a week-long celebration of the credit unions’ commitment to the farming community, will take place from the 8th-14th April 2024.  National Cultivate Week brings credit unions and their members together across the country to celebrate farmers and the contribution they make to our local communities. 

Why choose a Cultivate Loan from St. Canice’s Credit Union?

• Farmers do not need to be an existing credit union member to apply for a loan
• Unsecured funding of up to €75,000 
• Quick and easy application process
• Competitive interest rates tailored for the farming sector
• Flexible repayment plans that make sense for you and your farming business
• Personal Service – a local staff member in branch or on the end of the phone
• No penalties for early repayment
• No transaction, administration or set up costs.
• A 9 branch network covering large parts of counties Kilkenny, Laois and Carlow

Virtual and In Person Events

On Thursday 11th April there will be a fantastic virtual event which brings together a diverse panel of experts to give members exclusive insights on what lies ahead for farming in 2024. Speakers will include Adam Woods, deputy editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, Professor Karina Pierce of UCD, Philip O’Connor, head of farm support with ifac and of course Joe Healy, chairperson of Cultivate. Anyone interested in tuning in can access the webinar on www.cultivate-cu.ie  

If the virtual event is not for you, Willie Norton will be up in Cillín Hill on Thursday 11th April. This is an opportunity to have a face-to-face chat about what the credit Union can offer, and you may even pick up some free goodies!

Speaking on behalf of Cultivate Credit Unions, Chairperson Joe Healy said:

“With 169 branches across the country, participating credit unions are really excited for National Cultivate Week with loads of local events taking place across the country. 

Take Action! 

The Cultivate loan is ideal for farmers who wish to:

• Buy stock in the Spring or Autumn
• Build extra cattle accommodation or increase slurry storage
• Develop pasture infrastructure from reseeding to roadways and water systems
• Build a calving house
• Invest in new milking parlour equipment e.g. bulk tank
• Build a machinery shed
• Invest in an upgrade of their tractor or machinery
• Access working capital for periods when cashflow is under pressure

To learn more about National Cultivate Week or how to access a Cultivate loan, please contact William Norton by email on william.norton@stccu.ie or phone 083 3821108.