Founded in 1887, the Mallow club enjoyed its first success at adult level when the
Cork JHC title was won after a defeat of Rangers in 1914. Further success followed when the
Cork IHC was claimed in 1923, giving the club
senior status for the first time. Mallow's time in the top flight saw them record one of the biggest shocks in the first 50 years of the championship when they beat 18-time and reigning champions
Blackrock in the
1928 second round. They were subsequently beaten by
Éire Óg in their only appearance in a senior final. In spite of this, Mallow claimed further Cork IHC titles in 1959 and 1972. Mallow's second century saw the club enjoy many Gaelic football successes. A
Cork IFC title in 1992 was followed by
Cork PIFC triumphs in 2007 and 2017. Mallow claimed their first ever senior title when they beat
St. Michael's to take the
Cork SAFC title in 2021. In 2022, a Seven-goal blitz saw Mallow win the Minor Hurling Challenge Cup at Páirc Uí Rinn beating their opponents Inniscarra on a scoreline of Mallow 7-14 Inniscarra 0-13. ==Roll of honour==