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 …