Dublin South RTA

September.
There will be some disruption in online services as we update our systems to take account of the recent amalgamation.

Service Availability 

❌ Sunday 20^th September – All online banking services unavailable

❌ Monday 21^st September – All online banking services unavailable

❌ Monday 21^st September – Parnell Square office, phone lines and email services closed

✅ Tuesday 22^nd  September – Full services resume

✅ You can continue to use your debit card as normal. Please note that transfers into accounts will not be possible from 9am Sunday through to Tuesday.

If you need to complete transfers, payments or other banking transactions, please do so before 9am on Sunday 20^th September.

Any queries should be directed to info@intocreditunion.iebefore close of business on Friday 18^th September.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this important work to support the transfer of Education Credit Union to Comhar Linn.

Kind regards,

Comhar Linn INTO Credit Union

01 873 1101

info@intocreditunion.ie

Comhar Linn INTO Credit Union

Financial Support That Grows With You

Golf lessons with Gillian Burrell and Maura Morrin  will resume on Wednesday 30th September 2026 at Stepaside Golf Centre.

Gillian will have three groups, one for beginners and two for improvers. Group 1: 10.30-11.30, Group 2: 11.30-12.30, Group3: 12.30-13.30 on Wednesdays, 30thSeptember, 14thOctober, 28thOctober, 4th November and 11th November.

There will be no lessons with Gillian on 7th October or 21stOctober.

Maura will have two groups for improvers. Group 1: 11.00-12.00, Group 2: 12.00-13.00 on Wednesdays, 30thSeptember, 7thOctober, 14thOctober, 4th November and 11th November. 

There will be no lessons with Maura on 21st October or 28thOctober.

Lessons will cost €80.00 and there will be a charge of €6.50 for a small basket of golf balls for each lesson.

If you wish to book a place, please contact Connie Steele  087 2190666 or email mrsmcsteele@gmail.com with your name, contact number, email address and level at which you want golf lessons.

Enjoy your golf lessons!

Dun Laoghaire Coastal Walk

Our first Social Walk of the 2026 – 2027 season will start from the Tourist Office located diagonally opposite Dun Laoghaire Dart Station. It’s in a pre-fab outside the Meadows and Byrne shop.

The walk is 5km on good paths and will take about one hour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes or trainers. We will enjoy refreshments together after the walk.

There are many options to explore after the walk if you wish “to make a day of it”. 

The Lexicon Public Library is hosting an exhibition of work by the members of the Irish Guild of Embroiderers, Threads of Imagination: Creative Embroidery and Textile Art.

The National Maritime Museum next door is also worth a visit. 

A 2hr walking trail: The Dun Laoghaire Passport, available from the Tourist Kiosk, will allow you to get credits for visiting and collecting stamps on your ‘Passport’ at various places of interest in the town. Completed cards are rewarded with a pin from the tourist staff when presented on your return to the kiosk.  Our walk will start you off on your journey. Tosach maith…

DATE: Wednesday 16 September 2026.

MEET at 10.50am at Dun Laoghaire Tourist Information Kiosk

LEADERS: Jean Coleman & Betty Behan  

Transport suggestions.

Take the DART to Dun Laoghaire Station. Buses 7, 7A, 45 serve Dun Laoghaire.

The S8 bus terminus is at our start point.  This bus runs from City West through South Dublin to Dun Laoghaire Station.

The L25 bus to Dun Laoghaire station from Dundrum Town Centre.

Take bus E2 running through the city via the N11 from Harristown. Formerly the 46A.

There is pay street parking and private pay car parks nearby.     

Looking forward to your company.

Betty 087 239 9384  &  Jean 085  720 6605

Social walks are held monthly, September to May, on the third Wednesday of the month. Flat or nearly flat walks that are approximately 5km. Always a stop for refreshments arranged for after each walk. 

This is a full list of walks from September 2026 to June 2027.

It does not include Social walks which are on the 3rdWednesday of each month and are organised by Cora Quinn.

Easy walks are on the 2nd Wed, of each month.

Harder walks are on the 4th Wed. of each month,

Drop ins are on the 1st Wed, of each month.

Detailed information will be sent about each walk about 6 days in advance of the date. 

If there s a yellow weather warning  the walk will be cancelled

For hard walks boots are essential and walking poles  arehighly recommended.

1. September 9th -Easy Bohernabreena Resevoir. Leader is Micheal Griffin.

2. September 30th- Hard Dijouce Mountain-large carpark opposite Lough Dan.

Leaders are Deirdre Mc Gloughlin and Mary Lyons.

       3,   October  14th -Easy The Metals, Leaders are Deirdre and Mary.

      4,   October 28th- Hard   Fernhill and beyond, Leader is Margaret O Neill

      5,   November 11th -Easy  Phoenix Park . Leader is Pat Hogan.

     6.   November  18th – Hard . Ticknock. Leaders are  TimMc Kenna and Norah Walsh.

     7.   December 9th -Easy. Dodder walk. Leaders are Ann Fahy and Bride Mahon.

    8,   January 13th- Easy . Royal canal. Leader is Pat Hogan.

   9.     January 27th – Hard . Howth. Leader is John Tuohy.

 10.   February 10th- Easy .Malahide.Leader is Stephen Mc Donagh.

 11.   February 24th – Hard  Maulin mountain.Leaders are Deirdre  Mc Gloughlin and Ann Fahy.

 12.   March 10th- Easy . Portrane. Leader is John Tuohy..

  13 March 24th- Hard . Lacken Leaders are Eithne O Shea and Maire Maloney.

  14  April 14th – Easy . Sandymoint. Leader is Katherine Bonnar.

  15 APRIL 28th – Hard . Glenmalure. Leaders are Tim Mc Kenna and Norah Walker.

  16  May 12th – Easy . Russborough. Leaders are Eithne O Shea and Maire Maloney.

  17 May 19th – Hard . Scarr and Oldridge .Leader is Tim Mc Kenna.

,  18 June 9th- Easy – to be confirmed.

   19 June 23rd- Slieve Bloom Leader is Carmel Dempsey.

The RTAI Dublin South cycling resumes next week. A big welcome back to all the regular cyclists agus fáilte faoi leith roimh aon ball nua ar mhaith leo bheith páirteach ‘sna turasanna ar an rothar.

Those interested in participating in this cycle should note that it will take place on Thursday, 10th September and not on Tuesday.

The cycle route, from the meeting point in Inchicore to Sallins, is beside the Grand Canal, is 30km each way, and is entirely off-road. Our destination is Sallins where we will have lunch (Café Grange) before returning by the same route. We look forward to a good turnout for this lovely cycle – ordinary push cycles or electric bikes welcome.

We will meet at the Blackhorse Inn (now closed) in Inchicore and set off at 10.30. All cyclists are required to wear a helmet. 

Our RTA Walk leaders met today to draw up a selection of walks for the Sept. ’26 to June ’27 year that hopefully will cater for those who like the challenging uphill walks and also for those who prefer the lowland walks. We kick start the programme with a lovely easy walk that we know is suitable for all levels of ability and look forward to a big turn-out.

Our first RTAI walk of 2026/2027 year will be on Wednesday next, 9th September in the Glenasmole valley, the Bohernabreena Reservoir. This valley is a Designated Area of Special Conservation and the reservoir, constructed in the 1880s is managed by Dublin City Council and is a source of drinking water for about 35,000 households in South Dublin. The water is piped from the reservoir to Ballyboden (7.5km away) for treatment and from there to your kitchen.

Walkers have two options on this walk.

(1) Choose the longer or shorter option of the two routes. Those who would like the longer option should meet at the car-park in Kiltipper Park. This is located at the upper end of Kiltipper Road and has over 50 car parking spaces.  Car-pool if possible. We will set off from Kiltipper car-park at 10.30am and make our way through the park to exit opposite the entrance to the Bohernabreena Reservoir Park where we will join the walkers who have chosen option two, the shorter walk.

(2) If you wish to take the shorter walk, park in the car-park at the entrance to the waterworks in Bohernabreena. There is a maximum of 15 car spaces here so car-pooling is definitely recommended. Please do not park on the road. We will set off from here at 11am and walk up to and around the upper lake. 

It is best to wear walking boots, not runners, – the circuit around the upper lake is subject to water pooling. Bring a snack.

Following the walk you may wish to drop in to have a light lunch in the café attached to the Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, in Thomas Davis GAA Clubhouse (on Kiltipper Road), The Old Mill on Old Bawn Road or in The Edge café on Avonmore Road, Tallaght.

10.30 am – Kiltipper Car Park

11.00am – Bohernabreena Waterworks Car Park.

Don’t forget to log in to the SGM tomorrow evening, starting at 6.30. This is your chance to have a say in the most important decision that Comhar Linn has taken since its inception.

Comhar Linn Merger Update

Comhar Linn members are being asked to consider and vote on a proposed transfer of engagements involving Comhar Linn INTO Credit Union and Education Credit Union. This is the first step in the merger to create a single credit union serving the education community across Ireland.

Ongoing Work and Considerations

The Boards of Comhar Linn INTO Credit Union, Education Credit Union and TUI Credit Union propose a transfer of engagements to form a single credit union serving the education community across Ireland.

This would include members from primary, post-primary, third level and education support roles.

Current Position

All three credit unions are financially stable and operate with a shared member-focused approach. Each serves members within the education sector and provides similar services.

Key Information

• A proposal to bring three education sector credit unions together
• All three organisations are financially strong
• Members will vote before any decision is finalised
• The Special General Meeting will be held online on August 26th at 6:30pm
• Full details are included in your Section 130 pack.
• The Section 130 pack is a detailed information document provided to members, outlining the proposed merger, its implications, and key supporting information to help inform your decision.

How the Decision Will Be Made

Step 1 – Members will receive a Section 130 information pack by post or email (if opted in).

Step 2 – Register to Vote. Registration details will be included in your Section 130 pack or click on the “Opt In” link below. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email within a few days. 

Step 3 – Attend the Online Special General Meeting. Date: August 26th 2026 at 6.30pm. Members will vote on the proposal

Step 4 – Central Bank Approval: If the proposal is approved by members, it will then require regulatory approval from the Central Bank before it can proceed.

Recent impacts of “Parity” on retired teachers pensions

Age Friendly AI Online Information Session

A SGM of Comhar Linn INTO CU has been called for Wednesday 26 August at 8pm. This meeting wil take place online. Members who wish to attend must register for the meeting. Full details on how to register will be given in the booklet that each member will receive by post. The meeting will use the Zoom platform. The purpose of the meeting is to give members the opportunity to vote on the proposed transfer of engagements by the Education Credit Union (ASTI Secondary Teachers CU) to Comhar Linn CU.

This will result in a significantly larger Comhar Linn CU, with a much larger membership base, and a larger loan book and asset base, allowing for future stability and growth.

It is important that our members in Dublin South register for and attend and vote on this most important and innovative move, which will go a long way towards future proofing the stability and growth of Comhar Linn CU. Registrations will close at midnight on August 21.

With September fast approaching, it is time to start thinking about a class for the upcoming autumn term: a class that will exercise the mind and the body.

Why not consider joining our very successful and enjoyable Ballroom Dance Classes, which are held in the Teachers’ Club, Parnell Sq, with Tina & Michael as our dance teachers?

Steps taught include slow waltz, slow foxtrot, social jive, rumba, cha cha-cha, quickstep +++

No previous experience OR partner required—- just comfortable footwear, a bottle of water and a willingness to put FUN to the fore at each class

The classes will commence on Thursday, Sept 24 with the beginners’ class starting at 10;30 hrs and improvers at 11;30 hrs. There will be a series of 10 classes, and the cost of same will be €100.

So why not swap the sofa for the dance floor? Discover the joy of dancing and dance your stress away. Remember,dancing improves physical fitness, enhances heart health, improves coordination & balance, strengthens memory & concentration, encourages social interaction, provides relaxation & enjoyment and builds confidence​

Join the classes and learn to glide, spin, and smile your way through every step. Your next favourite hobby could start on Thursday, Sept 24.

If you would like to know more about the classes or wish to register for them, please contact me at mmacfhlann@gmail.com OR at 087-6305440, and I will gladly assist you.

If you have already attended a set of classes, we would dearly love to see you participating again.

Yours in dance 

Micheál Mac Fhlannchadha

15/08/2026