It did on occasion sporadically enter teams in the East Cork football championship in its earlier years, with little success.

On a wet and windy October Sunday 24th, Watergrasshill were crowned Cork County intermediate hurling champions on a scoreline of 2.13 to 2.08 amid huge celebrations.

The club was promoted to the Premier intermediate hurling championship (PIHC) in 2005 and was a competitive force at this grade for the next 20 seasons.

On November 10th 2024 Watergrasshill finally achieved their aim of becoming a Senior club defeating Carrigaline by 2.16 to 0.19 amid joyous & emotional scenes.

On Saturday November 30th in Limericks Gaelic Grounds, Watergrasshill tore into their illustrious opponents and were crowned Munster champions on a scoreline of 1.21 to 0.14.

The 2018 triumph was followed later in the year by winning the Cork County Junior B hurling championship defeating Mallow in the final by 2.16 to 3.11.

Plans are underway to purchase and construct new playing facilities while on field the club has recently achieved its long-held aim of attaining senior hurling status.