Death Notice Brethren, it is with great sadness that I must announce the death of V.W. Brother W.R.T. (Bill) McClenaghan earlier today (Monday 29th March 2021), peacefully in Antrim Hospital after a short illness. Bill has been the Provincial Assistant Grand Treasurer since November 2006 and was the Secretary to the South Antrim Committee of Inspection for over ten (10) …
Abbey 180 come up with a novel way to raise funds for Masonic Charities during lockdown
With our early January Installation cancelled, it fell on one of Lodge Abbey 180’s fortnightly Zoom meetings to come up with a plan to raise well needed funds for Masonic Charities. As always, a whole range of ideas were presented before our decision was confirmed by our Worshipful Master WB Joe Corr. As a Lodge we contacted all members to …
In Memoriam of Maurice McQuitty, Past Provincial Grand Organist
Maurice McQuitty was born on 17th January 1933. He was the youngest of seven children to George and Rachel McQuitty. After time at Ballymena Academy most of his working life was spent in the Library Service. He had spent several years at University in Liverpool to obtain his library qualifications. In addition to freemasonry his great passions in life were …
Congratulations to Brother Alistair McGowan who was Awarded an MBE
Brother Alistair McGowan Awarded MBE Bro Alistair McGowan from The Belfast Lodge No.651 was awarded an MBE for services to Sport and Reconciliation in the 2021 New Years’ Honours list. Alistair is CEO of the RUC AA (Police Sports Association) based at Newforge Lane, Belfast. The Sports Association has been in existence for over 90 years and currently has almost …
Provincial Grand Lodge Newsletter No2 Now Available
Brethren, Please see the attached links for the latest Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim Newsletter. Enjoy the read. CLICK HERE for the Flip Book Version CLICK HERE for the PDF Version
Freemason, R.W. Brother Tom McCurley Featured in the Sunday Life on Sunday 16th February 2021
Freemason, Tom McCurley believes it’s the small things that make an impact during times of crisis. Tom lost his wife Pat to cancer 18 months ago and has lived alone during the repeated lockdowns of the past 11 months, yet he has managed to stay positive, connected and happy by following three simple rules in life that he believes we should …