In 1903, they travelled east to play a tournament in Dungarvan and accidentally left the green and red jerseys at home.

Percy Kirwan borrowed the green and gold kit off local club Kilrossanty and following a strong performance, they decided to adopt the colours.

[citation needed] Kilrossanty won fifteen Waterford Senior Football titles.

They hold the distinction of being the Waterford club to have held on to their senior status the longest without relegation to intermediate ranks.

[7] On winning the junior title in 1937, Kilrossanty was promoted to the senior grade, where they remained until at least the late 20th century.