Fr. Murphy AC was formed in 1970 from the amalgamation of several smaller local clubs.

The Club moved quickly to secure premises and acquired a long lease on a recently decommissioned school building in Frayne, near Athboy. Shortly after, a 17-acre field adjacent to the school became available, and after much effort and fund-raising by club members and locals the field was secured from the Land Commission.

The field now sports a 400-metre grass running track which is being currently upgraded to a tartan all weather track  4 x 400m and 8 x 100m,a 4 x 100m warm up track, a 1 Km walking/jogging all weather track and 2 purpose-built hammer, discus, shot putt cage.

Indoor facilities provided include a weight lifting shed, indoor long jump and high jump facilities.