Buncrana Hearts' underage structure in recent times has been extremely successful Thanks to John Mc Grory who was the brains behind the youth set up, producing teams that have won all competitions they have played in the past 20 years.

Buncrana Hearts has also produced several prominent women's players in recent years, most notably Leah McDaid (Life University & Northern Ireland international) and Emma Doherty (Republic of Ireland international).

Development Officer Stephen McNutt was player-manager and was assisted by Sean Murphy with Derek Smith team captain.

The team continued its success the following season narrowly missing out on retaining the title after losing a play-off and by becoming the first winners of the Ulster Senior Cup defeating Letterkenny Rovers in the final.

In the last few years, Buncrana Hearts have developed a relationship with Derry City in the League of Ireland,[4] and English Championship side Preston North End.