The club was founded in 1982. The club area stretches from Fanad Head to Kerrykeel and Glenvar, a rural district with a population of around 2800.In 1994 a new park was opened, Pairc Uí Shiadhail. The club started life in the County Division 4.

In 2006 the club had a most successful year, winning the All County League Div 2 final, as well as reaching the County Intermediate Chmpionship final and an All-Ireland final in Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta. In 2007 the club made further progress through winning the Donegal Intermediate Championship in Pairc Séan Mhic Cumhaill for the first time. The victory over Bundoran in a tense final was the culmination of many years of hard work within Gaeil Fhánada. It was a proud day for all club members when Eamon Sweeney collected the cup off Sean Kelly, county chairman.

The management team, players and committee all played their part in achieving this little piece of history for the Gaeil Fhanada club. Comhghairdeas daoibh go léir!