The club is named after Irish nationalist MP and social revolutionary William O'Brien.
Foreglen won the Derry Intermediate Football Championship in 2012 after they defeated Glen GAC by 3–09 to 1–11.
In November 2012, the club were promoted to the Division 1 of the Derry ACFL after a playoff win against Greenlough GAC.
1888-2013 125th anniversary O'Brien's first major success came in 1985 when they won the Derry Intermediate Football Championship.
Foreglen no longer play 'Down the lane', Over the last few years re-development work has gone on at O'Brien Park.