Brethren, tonight we have a rare opportunity to join with our good friend Very Wor Bro Jim McCord and celebrate his excellent work on behalf of St John’s Masonic Lodge No 162 Islandmagee in planning, organising, and executing several years of effort with his team of helpers in raising considerable sums of money within the Lodge to support their selected …
Parkgate Masonic Lodge No.776 presented cheques of £500.00 each to the Templepatrick Community Group and Turning Point Northern Ireland (NI). The representatives from the Charities greatly appreciated the donation from the Lodge. Turning Point NI gave a brief talk explaining their work and that they are a mental health hub for those experiencing any form of mental crisis. Turning Point …
On Saturday 9th March 2024, Eastern Gate Masonic Lodge held it’s 2024 Installation and Dinner for our newest and youngest Worshipful Master to date. W. Brother Caleb McNaul at just 26 years of age was installed expertly by the outgoing Master W. Brother William Minford. Approximately 40 Brethren were in attendance and a fantastic day was had by all. The …
Worshipful Brother William Taggart (also known as Billy) passed away peacefully on 28th December 2023 following a long illness. Billy will be remembered as a true gentleman, who typified what a freemason should be. He enjoyed a long masonic career up until a few years ago when restricted mobility and a need to care for his wife, curtailed his attendance …
Brethren we had a, good turnout of parent’s family and a few Brethren at Straid this morning. From the very start it was a lively morning with good craic, good food and good company. The long awaited Ballot draw took place, and our winners were as follows :- Don McClay won the main prize of a night in the Hilton …
Just back from a busy Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim Installation meeting in The Hilton Hotel, Templepatrick. Our principal guest today was Most Wor the Grand Master – Most Wor Brother Rodney L McCurley accompanied by Rt Wor Bro Philip A. J. Daley Grand Secretary of The Grand Lodge of Ireland. Also in attendance were Rt Wor Bro Russell Waller …
Brethren I’ve just spent quite an afternoon and evening with the brethren of Kilwaughter M.L. No.762, as they installed their new Worshipful Master and Officers for 2024. The Lodge came into existence in 1953 with the support of Lodge No.41 Larne, Latharna M.L. No.375 and Royal Larne M.L. No.615 and R. W. Brother Major Rupert Stanley L.L.D., Provincial Grand Master …
Brethren, I owe a debt of thanks to my host Wor Bro Nicholas Dallat for his kind invitation to attend the Installation and Dinner of The Prince of Wales Lodge No 154, Arthur Square. It was quite a night beginning with an excellent Opening ceremony under Wor Bro Simon Bellamy the outgoing Master. He invited Wor Bro Philip Wylie to …
