1953 Reorganisation
In 1953 the eight team Senior League amalgamated with the eight team Qualifying League. There was no realignment of teams at this time, the only difference was the renaming of the two leagues as Senior League Section A (the old Senior League) and Senior League Section B (the old Qualifying League). Teams did not change Sections during this period and no teams were promoted or relegated to or from the Senior League.
At the end of each league season the winner of Section A played the winner of Section B in a Test Match to decide the winner of the Keightley Cup. The loser of the Test Match was awarded the Ireland's Saturday Night Cup. During this period the trophy was always won by the Section A winner.
| Section A | Section B |
|---|---|
| Antrim | Albert Foundry |
| Banbridge | Down |
| Belfast YMCA | East Antrim |
| Cliftonville | Holywood |
| Lisnagarvey | Mossley |
| North Down | Newry Olympic |
| Portrush | Parkview |
| Queen's University | South Antrim |
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