Wexford’s Madeline retires after 47 years of Credit Union service

Enniscorthy Credit Union is honoured to mark the retirement of Madeleine Doran, who is stepping down after almost 47 years of outstanding service to members, colleagues and the local community…

Staff gathered in the Riverside Hotel Enniscorthy to wish her the best of luck in her retirement and celebrate her outstanding, long-serving, achievement. The lasting impact of her presence, experience and companionship with the local credit union’s employees and management alike was felt the moment the celebrations began with former employees also present on the night offering her a standing ovation as she entered the venue.

Madeleine’s extraordinary career began when she joined the Credit Union in the late 1970s at the age of 18.

She quickly became one of its most trusted and recognisable faces. Members will know her best from her time working as a front-of-house counter teller in the Abbey Square office, meeting with members of Enniscorthy Credit Union for their face-to-face, in-person banking needs. In recent years, she took on the role of supervising the counter staff, guiding them during daily operations as Member Services Officer.

Madeleine witnessed many changes including one major digital milestone with the introduction of the first computer, the significant relocation of the Credit Union’s main office from The Market Square to the state-of-the-art, purpose built banking facility in the Abbey Square 30 years ago where it continues to operate today, as well as the extraordinary and unprecedented challenges as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Colleagues have long described Madeleine as having a steady guiding presence in the office and the banking hall, someone who brought calm, kindness and an unwavering commitment to the ethos of the community service here.

She advocated for charities while representing Enniscorthy Credit Union including taking part in the Hope & Dream 10 annually, taking part in the Big Pink Run and many fundraising coffee mornings during her time. Her ability to connect with members, remember faces and stories, and make every visitor feel valued is fondly known by all who worked alongside her, past and present.

Madeleine also made a significant contribution in supporting operational improvements throughout the years, mentoring new staff, and helping maintain the high standards that Enniscorthy Credit Union is known for today. Her experience and dedication has left a lasting impact on the organisation and she will be dearly missed.

“Madeleine’s commitment, work ethic, and kindness have made a lasting impact on everyone here at Enniscorthy Credit Union. It has been an honour to work with her, she is an irreplaceable treasure, forever kind, endlessly loyal in all that she gave. She was always supportive, warm-hearted, in all her ways dealing with members and colleagues alike. Wishing Madeleine a long, healthy and happy retirement. May it bring joy, rest, and many wonderful adventures in this next chapter of her life, a well-earned retirement after an incredible 47 years of dedicated service.”

Fellow staff member Brenda O’Keefe has worked with Madeleine for over 30 years:

“All the staff here will miss Madeline dearly. She has left a mark on so many employees here. From those who are only here a month or two, to those who have been here for years, we all know how lucky we are to work with someone so friendly and hard working. I remember when we first moved to the Abbey Square office, and then she got to cut the ribbon when the new office opened in April 2025. We’re all so happy for her and she deserves the send off and to enjoy her retirement with pride. I’m sure she’ll stop by from time to time to do a transaction and say hi, or drop off a fresh homemade apple tart! She’s been a gold star colleague and we all wish her the best!”.

As she begins her well-earned retirement, Enniscorthy Credit Union extends its tremendous gratitude to Madeleine for her loyalty, service, and the many ways she has shaped the organisation over more than four decades.

Madeleine has set a standard of excellence that will be remembered for years to come. She will be remembered for her remarkable work ethic through times of change and growth which has made her an exceptional ambassador for Enniscorthy Credit Union. We are honoured to celebrate her outstanding service and we wish Madeleine, her husband and her family every happiness in the years ahead.