On the 4th February 1796 Bros Henry Hamill, Thomas Forrest and Stephen Ferguson from Larne were granted Warrant No 825 to hold a Lodge in Larne. For many years, this Lodge held its meetings in the various public houses around Larne. Like many other Irish Lodges in the early 19th century 825 applied to Grand Lodge in 1825 for a higher Lodge …
Installation of Officers for 2024, Lodge of Concord XL & V.W. Brother Robert Graham 50 year Jewel and Certificate presentation
On Wednesday 17th January 2024 the Installation of Officers for Lodge of Concord XL took place in Arthur Square Masonic Hall. At the Installation V.W. Brother Robert Graham PPGSW PPGI was presented with a 50 year Jewel and Certificate. The presentation of his 50 year Jewel and Certificate was carried out by R.W. Brother John Edens PPDGM . W Brother …
Parkgate Masonic Lodge No.776 Cheque Presentation
Parkgate Masonic Lodge No.776 presented a cheque for £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 …
Installation St John’s Lodge No 162 Islandmagee
Brethren, another enjoyable evening in South Antrim with the Brethren of St John’s Lodge No 162 Islandmagee as they installed their Worshipful Master and Officers for 2024. But before I start, I must thank my host Wor Bro Graeme Ferguson, Lodge Secretary for his kind invitation to attend and his transport to and from the meeting. As usual down on …
True Blue Masonic Lodge No 89 Installation meeting
True Blue Masonic Lodge No 89 held their Installation meeting on the evening of Monday the 8th January 2024 in the Masonic Hall at Moyarget. Ballycastle is one of our smaller Lodges in the Province of Antrim, and their guest of honour for the evening was Rt Wor Bro George Graham, one of the Provincial Assistant Grand Masters of The …
Installation Ceremony of Moyarget Masonic Lodge No 280
We enjoyed a great night of Friendship and Fellowship last night at the Installation Ceremony of Moyarget Masonic Lodge No 280 I.C. Our meeting began promptly at 3.00pm in the Hall at Moyarget with some 75 Brethren and Guests in attendance including Rt Wor Bro John S. McLernon Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim, three Foreign …
Straid held an unscheduled breakfast on Saturday the 30th December
Our friends in Straid held an unscheduled breakfast on Saturday the 30th December to bring 2023 to a relaxing and enjoyable conclusion. It was an enjoyable day, with a good attendance, when we all had the opportunity for some chatting and lively discussion between friends and neighbours. The one major announcement on the day was their intention to run a …
The Masonic Old Boys Xmas lunch
50 former pupils of The Masonic Boys School, Dublin reunited for a Christmas lunch in The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, Cultra on Friday 8th Dec’23. Although the school closed in 1980,the ,the old boys continue to grow. They travelled from Scotland , England, Dublin and most counties between Cork & Londonderry with many meeting up again for the …
Andrew Henderson Masonic Lodge No 512 M.M. Certificate Presentation
The R.W. Provincial Assistant Grand Master – R.W. Bro Paul Harvey presented Brother Stephen Lusty with his Master Masons Certificate. W. Brother T F Clyde, W. Master 512 – Brother Stephen Lusty – W. Brother Simon Lusty (a very proud father) & R.W. Brother Paul Harvey Provincial Assistant Grand Master. W. Brother Simon Lusty played a very active role in …