The club is primarily concerned with the game of Gaelic football.

Located in the village of Elphin, County Roscommon, Elphin GAA Club was founded in April 1888 and was originally named William O'Briens in honour of nationalist politician William O'Brien.

[1] Success was immediate with the new club becoming the inaugural winners of the Roscommon SFC title in 1889.

Elphin also become the first club to win five successive SFC titles (1901–1905) and held that record for over 80 years.

[4] The club claimed a third Roscommon IFC title and secured senior status once again in 2024.