Prior to going to Mass one Sunday morning in 1879, around seven or eight male members of the congregation talked about forming a football club.

The first meeting took place in St Cuthbert's School shelter, when each gentleman vowed to save three pounds and return in a month's time to get a club going.

After a few fund-raising dances in the church's St Andrew's Hall, the final meeting to gather a team was called.

Office Bearers were elected, with chairman Robert McMonies, secretary George Murphy and treasurer William Flannigan.

The Saints (as the club is nicknamed) play their home matches at St Mary's Park, which has an official capacity of 848.