Thanks to a kind invitation from Wor Bro Jack Adair, Secretary of The Andrew Henderson Masoni c Lodge No 512, I had the pleasure of making my first visit to the Lodge last night. I received a warm welcome from Wor Bro William Boal their current Wor Master and went on to have an enjoyable meeting. One interesting aspect of …
On Saturday the 24th May 2025, the people of Ballymoney plan to hold a one day festival to commemorate the life and times of their local hero Bro Joey Dunlop. Very few people from the island of Ireland were as well known as the late Bro Joey, and yearly, ever since the year 2000, his Bar and Memorial Garden attract many …
Today in the beautiful sunshine The Seven Towers and Massereene Masonic Charity Committee held their 65th annual divine service in Craigs Parish Church, Cullybackey. On this occasion the two Randalstown Masonic Lodges – Clotworthy Lodge No 593 and Randalstown Masonic Lodge No 598 were our hosts for the day, as part of the Centenary Celebrations in both Lodges to mark their 100th anniversaries. The service was conducted …
A proud moment for R.W. Bro. Sam Ferguson PPSGW as he was awarded the British Empire Medal by Mr. David McCorkill, the Lord Lieutenant of Antrim. Sam, accompanied by his family, received this distinguished honour in recognition of nearly 60 years of outstanding service to the Newtownabbey community for his work in the Abbey Credit Union.
Brethren, just home from a hot Lodge of Research meeting in Cargycreevy Masonic Hall, just off the A49, the Old Ballinahinch Road. First off, I must congratulate Wor Bro Hugh Thompson – The Wandering Mason on the speed that he got his pictures and report up this afternoon. Clearly, I was still out in the wilds of Larne when he produced …
On the 24th April 1816 W. Brother James Orr, Foundation member and Secretary of True Blue Masonic Lodge No 1014, Ballycarry, Passed to The Grand Lodge Above. James Orr was born in the Parish of Broadisland, Ballycarry, Co Antrim in 1770. As an only child James was educated at home by his father, who taught him to read and write and …
All kinds of interesting and unusual items can be found in our Masonic Halls around the Irish Constitution. On a visit to our Crumlin Road Hall in Belfast recently, on a walk around the First floor, I found a very curious certificate hanging in the anti-room entrance to the Royal Arch Room. The certificate is a very striking view of …
PGL Antrim – Stated Communication 8th April 2025. By 6.30pm the Leighinmohr House Hotel was already busy with Brethren catching up, renewing friendships & sharing old stories. The PGM opened the meeting in his calm & confident manner, a prelude to the precision ceremony by the Provincial Directors of Ceremonies. The PGM welcomed everyone noting the excellent turnout, given the …
A very good attendance at The Provincial Grand Lodge meeting in Leighinmohr House, Ballymena last night. Our Provincial Grand Master, Rt Wor Bro John McLernon chaired the meeting with all his senior officers in support. Rt Wor bro John Edens, Provincial Grand Master Designate was present and Rt Wor Bro Bill Balmer, a Past Provincial Assistant Grand Master was also …
The Brethren of Harmony Masonic Lodge No 645 decided to mark the Tercentenary of The Grand Lodge of Ireland this year by celebrating their 240 years of commitment and support to Grand Lodge, from their Constitution on the 5th April 1785. So they have spent quite a time arranging the various aspects of their anniversary, which was held yesterday, the 29th March …
