Doire Colmcille CLG was established in 1969 following the amalgamation of 3 city clubs - Daire Og, Eire Og and Sarsefields. Doire Colmcille was born out of humble beginnings, with only representation being a Men's Senior Football team.

Over the past 35 years Doire Colmcille CLG has continuously grown to serve the local gaelic community, and now is represented by no fewer than 10 individual footballing teams spanning both Men's and Ladies from U-12 right through to Senior. Doire Colmcille CLG is goverened by an elected Executive Committee comprising 11 officers from Chairman right through to Ladies and Men's playing Representatives. All officers are elected by full members at the club's Annual General Meeting

Doire Colmcille CLG were crowned All County Junior Champions in 1974, and, have played in the Intermediate football ranks for the majority of the Clubs existence - the only City club to have ever done so!!