A
hurling team representing Douglas participated in the first
Cork Senior Hurling Championship in 1887.[2][3][1] A number of Douglas-based clubs, including Castletreasure and St Columbas, existed through the early 20th century,[3] before the latter was renamed 'Douglas Hurling and Football Club' in 1938.[3][4] The club's first championship win was in the
Cork Junior Football Championship of 1962.[3][4][5]
^"The Founding of Cork County Board". GAA Cork County Board. Retrieved 28 January 2017. On January 30th, 1887, the following draws were made for the first County Championships: [...] Hurling [...] Douglas v Ballinhassig