109 years after Ireland's oldest inter city club game, between De La Salle Palmerston and Malone first took place, Salmo's left Gibson Park on the Malone Road, with the Des Merrey Trophy, having had an impressive 26-3 victory. The trophy is much coveted between both clubs and is in memory of Des Merrey, who was a former President of Palmerston and also a member of Malone FC.
"In Safe Hands" DLSP President Denis Murphy Heads Home for Kirwan Park with the Des Merrey Trophy
Julian O Donnell & Head Coach Dave Murphy Celebrate
Former Presidents Paul O'Neill & Tony Morgan
Conor Power Receives the Trophy on behalf of Salmo