Lodge 96 – Stalwart. Installation of Officers 2024

On Saturday 6th April 2024, Lodge 96 held its Installation of Officers in the Ballymena Masonic Centre.  The Officers of the Lodge Distinguished guests and Brethren having assumed their places, the Worshipful Master Alister Wade offered the Maul to the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Brother John McLernon, who declined the invitation giving way to a greater authority waiting outside the …

Redhall Charity Breakfast Easter Monday

Despite the miserable weather our Brethren in Redhall Lodge No 260, Ballycarry had a massive turnout of Brethren family and friends supporting their annual Easter Monday fund raising breakfast in support of the RNLI and Hope House Respite Care Centre down at Brown’s Bay, Islandmagee. Earlier in the month they decided to increase their food provision to increase the number …

Lodge 60 Harp & Crown – Installation

 ‘The Lodge is a Place of Sanctuary’. Lodge 60 Harp & Crown held their Installation of Officers on Saturday 23rd March 2024. This was a unique occasion in that the Master Elect was R.W. Brother Leslie Nixon Assistant Grand Master of the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge of Ireland.   There was a very large attendance of lodge members and visitors.  Many …

Parkgate Masonic Lodge No.776 Charity Cheque Presentation

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 …

Eastern Gate Masonic Lodge No 972 Installation 2024

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 …

Tribute to Worshipful Brother William Taggart

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 …

Fundraising Finali at Straid Breakfast Club

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 …

Presentation of Cheque to Age NI at Templepatrick 24th February 2024

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 …