 When the new pitch opened in 1983 it was named after one of the founding club members and former Chairman of the Derry County Board, John McLaughlin.In May 2007 the club began a £1.2million redevelopment of their playing facilities at John McLaughlin Park and opened the new grounds in May 2009.In 2008 the club took part in the Celebrity Bainisteoir programme and were managed by journalist Nell McCafferty.