Derriaghy Cricket Club Becomes First Cricket Club in Ireland to Partner with TicketCo
Historic Lisburn club embraces innovative online platform for memberships, events and sponsorship
Derriaghy Cricket Club (DCC) has announced a landmark partnership with TicketCo, the fast-growing European sports ticketing and membership platform, making Derriaghy the first cricket club in Ireland to adopt the technology.
Founded in 1920 and based in Lisburn, Derriaghy Cricket Club has served the local community for over a century, offering cricket for men, women, and juniors of all ages and abilities. The partnership with TicketCo will modernise the club’s operations by consolidating memberships, associate memberships, events, and sponsorship opportunities onto a single, streamlined online platform to make it easier than ever for players, supporters, and sponsors to engage with the club.
TicketCo, has grown into a trusted ticketing and commercial platform across Europe, working with professional leagues and clubs in Norway, England, Sweden, and Ireland, including a partnership the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL). The company’s platform is purpose-built to eliminate friction, help organisations own their fan data, and open up new revenue opportunities.
Stuart Hegarty, Chairman of Derriaghy Cricket Club, said: “We’re a community club that has been going strong for over 100 years, but we know that to keep growing, we need to make it as easy as possible for people to join, support, and get involved. TicketCo gives us a modern, professional solution that brings everything together in one place. We’re proud to be the first cricket club in Ireland to take this step, and we think it will make a real difference to our members and supporters.”
Daragh Searing, Business Development Manager of TicketCo said: “Derriaghy Cricket Club is a club with a fantastic heritage and a real ambition to grow. We’re delighted to be working with them and to be expanding into cricket in Ireland for the first time. This partnership is a great example of how TicketCo can simplify club operations and unlock new opportunities, no matter the sport.”
The platform will go live ahead of the 2026 season, with members able to purchase and manage their memberships entirely online.
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About Derriaghy Cricket Club: Founded in 1920, Derriaghy Cricket Club is based at Queensway, Dunmurry, Belfast, and is one of the longest-established clubs in the Lisburn area. The club offers cricket for seniors, women, and juniors in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. For more information, visit derriaghycricket.club.
About TicketCo: TicketCo is a European sports ticketing and events platform, founded in Bergen, Norway. It provides clubs and leagues with tools for ticketing, memberships, access control, and fan engagement. TicketCo currently operates across Norway, England, Sweden, and Ireland. For more information, visit ticketco.io.