Club History - 1970 to 1989

During the '74/ 75 season, the De Meulemeesters' inspirational hurling helped to secure the South Antrim Division 3 league. 1977 though was to be a memorable year. All County honours returned to the club as the footballers went through Division 3 unbeaten to lift the title again. Having suffered three previous final defeats, the name of Davitts was finally inscribed on the Beringer Cup. Favourites Eire Og were the opposition at Corrigan Park and a kick of the ball was all that we had to spare at the end, winning 3-7 to 3-6. Success also came in the Martin Cup with victory over Pearses in the final.
The end of the decade brought another All County title, this time in hurling. Rarsharkin were the opposition in the Junior Championship decider but with Paddy O'Neill contributing 3-3, the result was never in doubt in a comprehensive 6-7 to 2-3 win.

Beringer Cup Winners 1976 - 77

Eighties

Many memorable successes came in the '80's as the club established themselves as a force within the County. Junior Football Championship success was achieved in 1980 with Jim McAuley prominent in the victory against Glenarm. Two years later, the Intermediate title and Beringer Cup were secured. The foundations laid down in earlier times had started to pay dividends. Titles at U-12, U-14 and minor level were won between '80 - '83. '81 saw a couple of "firsts" in the club's history. Eilish De Meulemeester became the first female member, while a team entered Division 4 of the handball league. They won that division the next year and by 1984, had gained promotion to Division 2.

The Association's centenary year (1984) saw Cork defeat Offaly at Semple Stadium, Thurles to lift the Liam McCarthy Cup. Having been promoted to Division 2, the footballers only dropped four points in eighteen games to lift the trophy. They competed in Corrigan Park Open Week and defeated three Division 1 teams en route to success. The hurlers captured the All County Division 3 league.

‘85 footballers who competed in ACFL DIV 1

Another milestone came in '87 as the club reached its Diamond Anniversary. Many events were organised during the year, as another "first" was to come on the field. The South Antrim footballers lost the Martin Cup final while the Senior hurlers were unlucky against St. Galls in the Intermediate final. The disappointment of these defeats was forgotten as the Minor Football Championship was won at Casement Park.

Opponents, Lamh Dearg, scored an early goal, which was their only score of the half. By half time, touchline advice from coaches Stephen Brady and Sean Prenter had the team two points ahead. They dominated the second half and the game was convincingly won 1-8 to 1-2. A dream realised, Captain, Stevie Toner, proudly received the Cup. The Minors completed the double later that year with victory, also against Lamh Dearg, in the league play-off.