A Brief History

Formed in 1953 the club is now celebrating it´s 50th Anniversary! There was no shortage of football and hurling talent back then (probably due to the Christian Brothers schools in the area) and the club quickly thrived on the abundance of ability available. Before long the club became well recognised, and respected, and this didn´t go unnoticed by the inter county selectors at the time! With the recent improvements in the club structure and form it is hoped that one day a Ballyfermot DLS man will line out in the Dublin Senior panel.

Ballyfermot

Ballyfermot (Baile Formaid in Irish) is a working and middle class suburb in south west Dublin, Ireland. The area is home to approximately 40,000 citizens, and growing exponentially. It is located 7 kilometers due west from the city centre, and lies to the south of the Phoenix Park. It is bordered to the north by Chapelizod, to the south by Walkinstown, to the east by Inchicore, and to the west by Palmerstown and Clondalkin.

Ballyfermot is a close knit community, proud of it´s traditions and it´s people. Many who were born and raised in “Ballyfermot” can now be found settled all over Dublin, but always stay true to their heritage and upbrnging. The suburb itself offers many amenities with many recreational areas, plenty of shops, numerous pubs, a fantastic new Civic Centre and a massive new community leisure centre is only a couple of years off. The club has attracted players from Clondalkin, Bluebell, Palmerstown, Lucan and Mayo!