Located in the town of Midleton, about 16km from Cork, Midleton Football Club was formally affiliated to the newly-established Gaelic Athletic Association on 17 January 1885.[1] The club had some early successes in winning consecutive Cork SFC titles in 1889 and 1890. The latter title was subsequently converted into a Munster SFC title, before Midleton beat the Wexford representatives in the 1890 All-Ireland final.[2]
The club supplemented these Gaelic football titles by claiming Cork SHC titles in 1914 and 1916.[3] The club continued to win divisional titles, as well as county junior and intermediate titles at various times over the following decades.[4]
After winning the Cork IHC title in 1978, Midleton returned to the top flight and began a new era of success.[5] The club won four Cork SHC titles between 1983 and 1991.[6][7] The club also won two Munster Club SHC titles during that period, as well as beating Athenry in the 1988 All-Ireland club final.[8][9] Midleton's succeses continued into the 21st century with further Cork SHC titles in 2013 and 2021.[10][11]
