Bust of Irish hero unveiled in Tipperary Bank of Ireland branch

Bank of Ireland recently marked a new chapter in its newly refurbished Carrick-on-Suir branch, part of a €7 million investment in upgrading twenty-four branches across Ireland in 2025, enhancing accessibility and technology for customers and colleagues.

Bank of Ireland’s Carrick-on-Suir branch has a unique legacy, with the town becoming home to the first branch of the National Bank of Ireland in January 1835, an institution that Daniel O’Connell helped to found to expand access to financial services nationwide.

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Now marking 250 years since Daniel O’Connell’s birth, who became Governor of the National Bank of Ireland in 1836, a bust of the man known as ‘The Liberator’ is proudly displayed in the branch.

In the 1960’s, NIB’s branch network became part of the Bank of Ireland Group.

The Carrick-on-Suir branch was the first of many for the National Bank of Ireland, and its story reflects the town’s enduring place in Ireland’s economic and political history.

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Today, as part of Bank of Ireland, the branch continues to serve the community with purpose, bridging tradition and progress.

Speaking during a recent visit to the Carrick-on-Suir branch, Alan Durcan, Director of Distribution Channels, Bank of Ireland, said: “This historic Carrick-on-Suir location, the first National Irish Bank branch opened in 1835, reflects the town’s enduring place in Ireland’s economic and political history. Today, as part of Bank of Ireland, the branch continues to serve the community. Our ongoing investment in our branch network reflects our deep commitment to serving communities and providing access to cash and other essential banking services for customers.”