Sponsors
The All Ireland CU Awards 2026
We are delighted to include the following companies as our Sponsors.
HEADLINE SPONSOR
PAYAC Payac Services CLG Payac is Ireland’s payment service provider to Credit Unions in Ireland. A member-owned Credit Union Service Organisation “CUSO”, representing 200 Credit Unions – both community and industrial, large and small, in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Payac was established in 2016 and has since launched the Current Account Service for Credit Unions in Ireland, as well as supporting access to SEPA Payment Schemes and both BACs and Faster Payments. By offering a full suite of payment services, Payac is proud to partner with credit unions to help them further enhance their service offerings. Payac’s agility, coupled with our payment expertise and forwardthinking membership and scale, allows us to deliver innovative solutions to credit unions.
PREMIUM SPONSORS
CUsafe has been providing trusted insurance solutions to Credit Union members across Ireland since 2009. As a full-service insurance brokerage, CUsafe specialises in making insurance simple, transparent, and accessible, offering tailored cover across car, home, life, travel, and personal insurance products. With many years of combined industry experience, the team is committed to delivering expert advice, excellent service, and member-focused support to Credit Unions and their communities nationwide.
CUsafe is proud to sponsor the Financial Education & Youth Engagement Award at this year’s All-Ireland Credit Union Awards, recognising the vital work Credit Unions do in empowering young people with financial knowledge, confidence, and community values for the future.
Healthcare Abroad assists Irish residents in receiving medical treatment abroad under the EU Cross Border Directive, with costs covered by the HSE.
They facilitate quick access to procedures, typically within 20 days, by handling approvals, scheduling, accommodation, transfers, and reimbursement processes. Their services include dermatology, orthopaedics, knee reconstruction, knee replacement, hip replacement and bunion surgery, among others.
They provide a comprehensive support system, including paperwork management and liaising with hospitals, ensuring a seamless healthcare experience. For more information, visit Healthcare Abroad.
Infinity IT is a leading Managed IT Services and Cybersecurity Provider, partnering with Credit Unions for over 23 years to deliver secure, resilient, and compliant technology environments.
With deep Credit Union expertise, Infinity IT provides managed IT support, cloud and infrastructure solutions, cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance-focused strategies that protect operations and member trust.
Taking a proactive, prevention-first approach, Infinity IT combines 24/7 monitoring, advanced threat detection, and strategic planning to reduce risk and minimise disruption. Trusted by many long-standing Credit Union clients, Infinity IT works as a dedicated technology partner, helping organisations adapt to evolving regulatory and operational needs.
As sponsor of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Infinity IT is proud to celebrate exceptional leadership and lasting contributions to the Credit Union movement – values that reflect their commitment to service excellence, integrity, and long-term partnerships.
The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) is the largest credit union representative body, supporting 160 credit unions in the Republic of Ireland and 80 credit unions in Northern Ireland.
The ILCU’s mission is to serve as the collective voice of credit unions, promoting cooperation and collaboration to ensure a strong, relevant and vibrant credit union movement that benefits people and communities across the island.
Volunteers are at the heart of every credit union, with more than 3,200 people generously giving their time, energy and expertise to help guide and grow their credit union. In recognising the selfless role played by these community leaders, the ILCU is delighted to sponsor the Volunteer of the Year award which pays tribute to those who go above and beyond in the contribution they make to the credit union movement.
Nostra – founded in 2006, by Kevin O’Loughlin, Gary Byrne and Senan Finucane, Nostra has been a beacon of innovation in IT services, specialising in managed services, cloud computing, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Our commitment to excellence has driven us to become leaders in the digital space, enabling businesses worldwide to operate securely and efficiently. Over the years, we’ve achieved significant milestones, including 10 acquisitions, strategic partnerships, global expansion, and recognition as industry leaders, marking our journey from a fledgling IT provider to a global powerhouse.
Progress is the leading supplier of Credit Union solutions in Ireland and the UK. Our staff have been working with Credit Unions for more than 25 years providing computer software, hardware & support through thick and thin. We have over 200 customers in Ireland and the UK and continue to grow and retain customers every year.
ROCKPAW Design has worked closely with Core Credit Union as its design partner since 2014 and is proud to sponsor and support the All-Ireland Credit Union Awards for the fourth consecutive year running.
RockPaw is a specialist consultancy and provides a fully integrated range of commercially focussed Design & Marketing solutions across all Digital, Social Media and Printed Communications.
We designed & developed Core Credit Union’s first sector leading, optimised mobile-first, bespoke web platform and continue to develop and manage it today.
RW Pierce As a proud sponsor of the All-Ireland Credit Union Awards, RW Pierce is committed to celebrating and advancing the success of credit unions across Ireland, supporting them in their mission to serve their communities effectively.
Holmes, developed by RW Pierce, is advanced data analytics software designed to empower credit unions by seamlessly integrating member data with local and national socio-economic demographics. Holmes is aimed at revolutionising the way credit unions understand and interact with their members, blending performance data with market intelligence.
Wellington IT is more than just a supplier to Credit Union customers – we’re a partner that’s dedicated to helping them thrive, and support their staff, their members, and their communities.
PARTNER SPONSORS
Amorys Solicitors LLP is a commercial and private client law firm based in Sandyford Business District, Dublin 18 and Greystones Village, Co. Wicklow. Amorys is proud to support the Credit Union Awards and to celebrate the vital role Credit Unions play in our communities. Our team provides trusted legal advice in areas such as lending, regulatory compliance, employment law and dispute resolution.
We understand the unique challenges Credit Unions face and are committed to delivering practical solutions-focussed advice that helps them to protect their members and continue to grow.
At Amorys, we value the community spirit of Credit Unions and are honoured to stand beside our Credit Union clients as they support individuals, families and businesses nationwide.
Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland is part of leading global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. Founded in 1945, Cantor Fitzgerald is an innovative global financial services firm with offices and trading desks in all major financial centres throughout the world. We currently have active business relationships with over 140 leading credit unions, through our dedicated and experienced Credit Union team. Our credit union clients benefit from full access to the in depth financial and investment resources available within the global Cantor Fitzgerald group.
CustomerMinds, a leading Irish technology company, brings over a decade of experience supporting Credit Unions, alongside a proven track record in highly regulated sectors such as banking, utilities, telecoms, and local government. Their flagship product, Which50, is a powerful multi-channel SaaS platform that enables organisations to reduce the cost to serve by digitising, automating, and hyper-personalising customer journeys. Seamlessly integrating with core systems, Which50 helps Credit Unions deliver smarter services, improve member engagement, and eliminate manual processes – all while ensuring compliance in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment.
Fairway Advisers provides tailored investment advisory, treasury and ALM solutions exclusively for credit unions, helping clients achieve stronger returns through competitive deposit rates with leading A-rated banks, alongside full bond execution and custody services delivered in partnership with European Depositary Bank and Citi. Fairway also distributes the CU AHB Fund, enabling credit unions to support social housing delivery through lending to Approved Housing Bodies.
Glory – Working with credit unions across Ireland and based in Dublin, Glory Global Solutions is a trusted partner providing technology, software and hardware that enables community banking and innovative partnership approaches to branch development.
Supporting community and business engagement, our team in Ireland can provide secure and accurate cash handling efficiency with our flexible solutions, including self-service, helping to improve in-branch efficiency and increase staff productivity.
Trust Glory solutions and expertise to transform your credit union, releasing resources, space, and staff to focus on and improve the member experience.
LIA is the Centre of Excellence for the Education and Development of Finance Professionals.
Since 2009, LIA has been dedicated to supporting Credit Unions in Ireland, providing tailored training and helping Credit Unions meet MCC requirements with relevant qualifications and dynamic support. Our mission is to support and empower Credit Unions into the future, one where they continue to be the cornerstones of their communities.
Metamo – Born from the credit union movement and built to serve it, Metamo exists to empower credit unions through strategic innovation, shared expertise, and collective ambition. Our model is unique: a collaborative initiative where we work with credit unions, for credit unions, fostering a future where cooperation and community are at the heart of financial services.
NSSL has been supplying specialist computer network solutions in Ireland and the UK since 1990.
We are the Information and Communications Technology Partner of choice for many organisations throughout Ireland including a large percentage of the country’s Credit Unions. NSSL has support personnel based in Dublin, Cork, Limerick & Dundalk.
Information Technology is our passion and we pride ourselves in delivering state of the art solutions to our customers that secures sensitive data and enables their business to thrive in an ever changing competitive world.
NSSL is an ISO27001 Certified Company
Visualyse is used by over eighty credit unions and uses artificial intelligence, data-driven algorithms, open banking technology and Central Credit Register data to enable credit unions to deliver rapid loan decisions.




















