Money Made Human Podcast
The Money Made Human podcast celebrates, at its heart, the work of credit unions and their vital role in enriching our lives and communities. Brought to you by 1st Class Credit Union, each episode features insightful discussions with industry leaders and influential voices from society, revealing the meaningful impact that can be made through economic collaboration. Mostly, it’s a collection of compassionate conversations about navigating life and the individual journeys we take.
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Gayle Lloyd
Money Made Human Podcast
Michael Byrne – CEO, Core Credit Union (#16)
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Episode 16 of the Money Made Human podcast features Michael Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Core Credit Union.
Core Credit Union is one of Ireland’s newly established “Super Credit Unions”, formed through the merger of seven standalone credit unions serving the Dun Laoghaire–Rathdown communities of Shankill, Ballybrack, Dun Laoghaire, Dalkey, Sallynoggin, Carrickbrennan and Foxrock.
In this episode, host Gayle Lloyd speaks with Michael about his 20-year journey in the credit union sector, his background in accountancy, and how his personal and professional experiences led him into community finance. He also reflects on the strong culture of mutual support in Ireland and the vital role credit unions have played in helping communities access fair and ethical financial services.
Key topics in this episode include:
- Michael’s career journey and how he came to work in the credit union sector
- The history and formation of Core Credit Union
- The role credit unions have played in supporting communities across Ireland
- Ireland’s culture of community and people helping people
- The influence of Michael’s upbringing and the values that guide his work
- The future vision for Core Credit Union and its members
Join us for an insightful conversation about leadership, community finance, and the enduring role of credit unions in supporting people at every stage of life.