Founded on the 6th October 1954 and fielding teams in Hurling and Football, St. Patrick's later became Padraig Pearse before modifying to the current title of Brothers Pearse. The founding officers were President, Rev Fr. J Quirke, Kerry; Chairman; Tom Johnson, Cork; Secretary; Tom Hickey, Clare; Treasurer; Denis Collins, Limerick; all Munster men of vision.

It was a great occasion for the local Irish people and encouraged the County Board, at a low ebb, to keep going. In 1979 we celebrated our Silver Jubilee with a Dinner Dance, attend by a huge gathering. In 1994 over 400 people attended a function at the McAlpine Banqueting Hall to celebrate a reunion of Gaels and 40 years of the sports. Having played a major role within the county we were delighted to take part in the Golden Jubilee of G.A.A. in Yorkshire. (Hurling ceased in Yorks, early 1970's) Ninety-nine per cent of the early G.A.A. members were teetotallers and many belonged to The Pioneer Total Abstinence Association (TPTAA) situated in the town. They didn't frequent Licensed Premises and there were no bars at the Dances so these functions coupled with the G.A.A. were their cultural pastimes. "The Junior Championship Cup was filled with Lucozade." (Bros. Pearse minute book).

NOTABLE DATES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
1964: A clean sweep of all 6 competitions in Yorks. Hurling and Football. 1978: Formation of under-age section (first game 14/05/78); a successful venture with many going on to play at senior level. 1984: B+I Irish Post Team of the Year, 1985: 7 a side All Britain Champs. 1992: Won the Canon Stritch Memorial Cup beating 4 London teams on the way. U16 League&Champs (1994), Champs (2000). U12, All Brit'7's', U14 Yorks / Lancs League (1981. In all 14 Yorkshire Senior Championships , 6 Senior Leagues, 9 Hurling Championships, 6 Hurling Leagues. 5 under age titles.