There were 110 pupils in that opening year and the desire to play football and hurling was high among the school children.

The formation took place at a meeting held in Bishop Galvin School on the evening of 18 July 1978, when a committee was appointed to look after the affairs of the new Cumann Peil Naomh Jude.

It was at this stage that St Judes Club found a new permanent home in Tymon Park and with the acquisition of the playing fields.

[citation needed] In 1981, the club's Under 10s won the South East League and the Under 12A side were runners up: in 1982 there was again success at Under 10 and the Under 12s finished third.

[citation needed] In February 1982, a new hurling and camogie section was inaugurated and the name was officially changed to Cumann Luthcleas Gael Naomh Jude.