The Provincial Assistant Grand Master R.W. Brother Sam Brennan attended this very special occasion at Islandmagee. He presented W. Brother Tommy Atkinson with his 50 year jewel in recognition of his Masonic Career. He was accompanied by the W.M. W. Brother Ross Hawkins and the newest member of the Lodge Entered Apprentice Brother Karl McCord. Tommy played in the show …
‘I invest you with the Distinguishing Badge of an Entered Apprentice Freemason’. In a remarkable evening Worshipful Brother Stephen Girvan introduced his son into Maghermorne 514. Stephen prepared, conducted, assured & obligated his son with all the solemnity deserving of the occasion and the special bond of father & son. He was then instructed by R.W. Brother James McGookin in …
W. Brother Jonathon McMillan was proclaimed as W.M. of Maine Valley Masonic Lodge No 492. He took it in his stride showing no nerves at all. Having been out that morning for a rather damp run with the Widows Sons he returned on time to get dried out and into the suit in plenty of time to be installed as …
Saturday 1st April 2023 Coffee morning and cake sale in Whiteabbey Masonic Centre 10.00 am to 1.00pm. All proceeds donated to “Turning Point Mental Health Charity” in Ballymena. Sunday 14th of May2023 at 3.00pm Church Service at Craig’s Parish Church, Cullybackey. Thursday 25th May 2023 Wine and Cheese evening being run by “Good Morning Ballymena”. Starts at 7.00pm, in the …
A fantastic turnout of Freemasons watched on as the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Brother John McLernon presented James Hutchinson McClurg with his 50 Year Jewel at Crumlin, Royal Blue Masonic Lodge 140. James who is married to Doreen has 4 daughters and 11 grandchildren which keep them both busy. He attended the Straidhaveron Primary School and then attended Ballyclare High …
On Saturday 11th March 2023 after the big snow, the brethren of Eastern Gate Masonic Lodge No 972, Crumlin County Antrim gathered for their first proper Installation since lockdown. The Provincial Assistant Grand Master, R.W. Brother Ivan Gillespie was in attendance to see W. Brother William Minford be installed as the Master for 2023. W. Brother David Rea the Installing …
St. Johns Masonic Lodge No.162, Islandmagee Raise £1000 FOR MASONIC CHARITIES The brethren and their guests where enthralled by the fabulous talk and illustrations of The Life of – Lt Col Robert Blair “Paddy” Mayne, DSO (3 Bars) 11th January 1915 – 14th December 1955, given by Wor Bro David McCalmont. This was the first time David had given this …
PGL Antrim – Stated Communication 25th February 2023. ‘Good Food, Good Company & Good Fellowship’. Such was the praise given by the Provincial Grand Chaplain RW Brother James Mc Clurg, and indeed the delight of meeting old friends & Brethren was clearly displayed in the abundance of smiles & laughs, handshakes and even hugs! The Installation of Officers is perhaps …
On Saturday 4 February 2023 the Provincial Assistant Grand Master, R.W Brother George Graham, attended the Installation Communication of Ahoghill Ancient Blue ML 704 in Ballymena Masonic Centre. The W.M, W.Brother Crawford McClintock, opened the Lodge and after conducting the initial business handed over to R.W Brother John Johnson who installed Brother Adrain Kirkpatrick as W.M. in his usual efficient …
