an interest was shown in ballerin for camogie, so in 1944 a team was set up. the club only lasted four years before folding. after another short stint in the 1950s, the club permanently reformed in 1971. the club won the derry intermediate camogie championship in 1989. they also won the intermediate league that year and again in 2006. three ballerin players have been awarded ulster colleges all star awards.