DUBLIN, Ireland — Credit union visits are a regular feature of any WOCCU conference. It allows people from one country to see how credit unions operate in another country. Premises are looked at, computer systems discussed and refreshments are usually served, pleasant, informative, but somewhat cut and dried.

Rush Credit Union of Rush, Ireland hosted a group. Jerry Foley, past WOCCU chairman, is a member of the board and proudly was waiting along with the staff as they filled the double-decker that pulled up.

However, along with the staff was a full bagpipe and drum corp in kilts playing welcoming Irish music. Of the players there was a father, son and grandson. The visitors kept saying they never had a welcome like that. But it went on.

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