Sinn Fein G.A.C was founded in 1953 during a meeting at St. Georges Hall, Carlton. The meeting was convened through IAAA to address the formation of Gaelic clubs in the Melbourne area. A large crowd attended the meeting, which resulted in the formation of two clubs, namely Sinn Fein and Erin's Own. These two teams were the founding members of the organised GAA in Victoria. The Erin's Own club sadly no longer exists and through the years more teams have come and gone (Young Irelands, Four Provinces, Geelong, Sunshine, Western Gales, Pride of Erin).