The club is centred on the village of Lisvernane and surrounding Glen of Aherlow, approximately eight miles east of Tipperary town.

Club players, who have played for the Tipperary senior football team, have included Ciarán McDonald and Barry Grogan.

This combination team, known as Aherlow Gaels, won the 2016 West Tipperary divisional title by defeating Galtee Rovers.

Footage of the match reputedly became "Ireland's first viral sensation" due to the "colourful commentary" in the recording.

[9][10] Aherlow Ladies had their most successful year to date in 2011, winning county and provincial titles and reaching the All-Ireland final.