 Records show that by 1896 Gaelic football and the Gaelic League were organised in Ballinderry.In 1915 Ballinderry competed in what was generally known as the Killybearn League.Other teams competing were Moneymore, Mullinahoe (part of Ardboe), Drumaney (part of Ardboe), Drummullan, Killybearn and Stewartstown.