Good businesses are built on long relationships. So are good sports clubs. That is why Lansdown Corporate Finance is proud to be Main Club Sponsor of Merrion Cricket Club, backing both the men’s and women’s teams.
A club with deep roots
Merrion was founded in 1906 and has been part of life in Ballsbridge, Dublin, for 120 years. It is one of Ireland’s most established cricket clubs, with a clear ambition to be the best in the country. That ambition, and the work that goes into it, is what drew us to the club.
“Supporting Merrion is a natural fit for Lansdown. The club’s commitment to excellence on and off the pitch reflects the values we bring to our clients.” David Lucas, Founder and Partner
Champions again
2026 has been a year to remember for Merrion Women. On 23 August, at The Lawn in Waringstown, they beat Holywood 1881 by nine wickets to retain the Evara All-Ireland T20 Cup.
It was a back-to-back win, and the team’s fourth title in the six years the competition has run. A record like that is not luck. It comes from preparation, consistency and a squad that trusts each other.
“Congratulations to everyone at Merrion Women on retaining the Evara All-Ireland T20 Cup. It is a fantastic achievement, and we are proud to stand behind the team.” Jack Swinburne, Founder and Partner
More than a name on a shirt
We want our sponsorship to mean something to the club, not just to us. Members of the Lansdown team spend time with Merrion, get to know the players and the people who run the club, and take a particular interest in the women’s game. The club has described the partnership as genuinely relationship-driven, and that is exactly how we want it to be.
How we sponsor is how we advise
Our sponsorships reflect how we work with clients: with commitment, integrity and a long-term view. Lansdown is a partner-led firm. The people who win a mandate are the people who do the work, and we stay close to clients long after completion. We look for the same qualities in the organisations we support, and Merrion has them in abundance.
Investing in the next generation
Our community support reaches beyond the boundary rope. Lansdown has also sponsored an event for Young Finance Professionals Ireland, backing the people who will lead Irish dealmaking in the years ahead.
Here’s to next season
Back-to-back champions set a high bar, and we are looking forward to watching Merrion chase a third title in 2027. We will be there, on the boundary and behind the team.
