Ronnie Buckley R.I.P.
De La Salle Palmerston FC are deeply saddened to hear of the death of a true club stalwart, Ronnie Buckley (R.I.P.).
A proud PALMO and Salmo man, he served the club with great distinction for well over 50 years at all levels, as a player, a coach, a member and as a friend.
During his Palmerston playing days, he was fondly known as "the boot". This was due to his exceptionally high success rate for kicking penalties & conversions. It's widely believed he was probably the most successful kicker to ever wear the club colours.
The Buckely family involvement with the club, is through many generations. With Ron taking great pride that his son Ronan regularly played on Salmo teams during the 90's and 2000's.
It was also no surprise to anyone that knew Ron, that when he found his daughters boyfriend played a bit of rugby, that he too was to be brought up to Kilternan!
Now as his son in law, Philip Heatherwick coaches a team in the mini youth section.
A regular at the club on Sunday mornings, Ron watched with great pride as his grandsons, proudly wore the club colours, that he himself had worn so many times.
We offer our sincerest condolences to the Buckley family on their sad loss.