The club is named after Carrickmore's patron saint, St. Colmcille. The saint is said to have come to the parish sometime in the 6th century and he or one of his monks founded a monastery here.

Pilgrims from all over Ireland and Europe came to An Tearman, the spot on the rocks above Carrickmore town where the monastery was built, to seek spiritual renewal.

Also nestled on 'The Rocks' on Mullinalap are his bed, chair and well (pictured right). Water from the well has been known to cure many an ailment!

The Primary School in Carrickmore and the chapel are also named after St. Colmcille.