[2] Like several earlier League of Ireland clubs, such as St James's Gate, Jacobs, Midland Athletic, Fordsons and the current team Dundalk, Transport had their origins as a factory or works team.

[1][4] The highlight of Transport's time in the League of Ireland was winning the 1949–50 FAI Cup.

After knocking out Waterford, Bohemians and Sligo Rovers in the early rounds, Transport defeated Cork Athletic in the final played over three games.

[citation needed] Between 1948 and 1951, Transport played their home matches at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray, County Wicklow.

On 26 July 1948, Peter McDonald represented Ireland in the 1948 Olympic Football Tournament.