As of 2023, the club competes in the Louth Junior Championship and Division 3B of the county football Leagues.

In 1994, the club reached the final of the Louth Intermediate Football Championship, but lost to Lann Léire by 3–08 to 0–07.

1998 saw the Mitchels crowned Louth Junior Football Champions after beating St Bride's.

[3] In 2015, club member Des Halpenny was elected Chairman of Louth GAA for a five-year period.

[6] John Mitchels players who have represented Louth at senior inter-county level include: