They were the first and to date so far, the only association football club from County Carlow to play in a senior national level league.

On 28 September 2008 the club made their debut in the U20 Division with a home game against Cobh Ramblers.

Carlow made their debut in the A Championship with a 1–1 home draw against Cork City A.

[11][12][13] In 2010 they were semi-finalists in the A Championship Cup, losing out after extra time and penalties to the eventual winners Sporting Fingal A.

These included grounds that were regularly used by clubs that played in the Carlow & District Football League.

[16][17] During the 2011 season they also played games at The Meadows in Graiguecullen, the home of St Patricks Boys.