 Up to 1919 Bellagherty (), a townland of Ballinderry had their own team.1924 witnessed a revival of Gaelic football in South Londonderry through the efforts of Father Downey C.C., who was assisted by Master Wallace (Ballinderry), Master O’Brien (Magherafelt), Hugh A. Mullan and J.J. McNally.Other teams in South Londonderry at the time included Lissan, Magherafelt, Newbridge, Gulladuff and Glenullin (now a North Derry club).