National Cultivate Week returns from April 20th-26th, with participating credit unions across the Republic of Ireland hosting events to celebrate Irish farmers and the role they play in communities right across the country.
Northwest Credit Union is proud to take part in this year’s event, where they will be marking the week with Farm Finance talks with their lending team and IFAC Accountant Trevor Boland, Coffee Morning and Open Day with Shannonside Road caster in their Boyle branch, Colouring Competitions and search for the best Toy Farm set-up in the Northwest.
Since joining Cultivate earlier this year, Northwest Credit Union is supporting farming families across Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim with flexible, affordable farm finance.
Cultivate Week comes at a busy time on the land. Spring grazing is underway, breeding season is around the corner, and many farmers are weighing up what investment is needed in the months ahead, from machinery upgrades to building improvements to managing cash flow through the season.
Cultivate is an initiative of a group of credit unions across the Republic of Ireland that provides short to medium-term loans built for farming members, from every day running costs to bigger investments in the farm.
Cultivate loans are designed around the realities of farm life, offering flexibility, speed and a genuinely personal service. Our unsecured lending limit has increased to €100,000, giving farmers even greater access to the finance they need, when they need it. More and more farmers are choosing their local credit union for farm finance,
and thats something we’re very proud of. We look forward to welcoming farmers to events in credit unions nationwide during National Cultivate Week.
Local events at Northwest Credit Union
Children’s Colouring Competition
A creative colouring competition for our youngest visitors, with prizes up for grabs. Colouring sheets can be collected from any Northwest Credit Union branch or downloaded from www.nwcu.ie. Completed entries should be returned to your local branch. Winners will be contacted by the end of the month.
The Great Online Toy Farm Hunt – Search for the Best Toy Farm
Does your little one have the most impressive toy farm set‑up at home? Northwest Credit Union is inviting families to submit a photo or video of their Toy Farm Set‑Up to @northwestcreditunion. We are searching for the best of the West. The top Toy Farmers will be shortlisted and invited to an in‑branch judging event on Saturday, 25 April, at our Boyle Branch. A top prize of €100 is up for grabs.
Farm Finance Clinic with IFAC – Ask the Expert
Northwest Credit Union is delighted to welcome Trevor Boland, Accountant with IFAC, who will be available in our Boyle Branch on Tuesday April 21st for drop‑in farm finance clinics. These sessions will provide practical, confidential advice and an opportunity to discuss farm finances, planning, and key considerations.
Cultivate Corner – Meet Our Lending Team
Throughout the week, the Northwest Credit Union lending team will be based in the Cultivate Office in the main banking hall. Members are welcome to drop in to discuss Cultivate Farm Loans, funding options, and future planning. No appointment is required.
Community Coffee Morning and Live Radio Broadcast with Shannonside FM
Members and the wider community are invited to a relaxed coffee morning on Tuesday April 21st as
Shannonside FM’s Roadcaster visits Northwest Credit Union Boyle. Broadcasting their Let’s Talk programme live from the branch. Lending team members and IFAC advisors will be available throughout the day to answer questions, with giveaways and spot prizes on offer. Visitors are encouraged to call in for a coffee and a chat
with the team. All farmers and farming families are welcome. No appointment needed. Drop in for a
chat about how Cultivate could work for your farm.
What Cultivate offers farmers
The Cultivate loan is built around a farmer-friendly approach: quick approvals, a personal service from people who understand farming, flexible repayments that work around farm income, and no hidden fees.
Unsecured loans: up to €100,000 for up to 10 years.
About Northwest Credit Union
Northwest Credit Union is a community based financial cooperative serving members across counties Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. With a strong branch network throughout the Northwest, the credit union provides accessible, locally focused financial services rooted in the communities it serves. Our local teams understand
the needs of rural and farming families and are committed to supporting members at every stage of life, from daytoday banking to longterm planning and investment in local farms and businesses.
