Ballymena’s Man – R.W. Brother Allan Mercer. By 6.30pm the Leighinmohr House Hotel was already busy with Brethren catching up, renewing friendships & sharing old stories.  The PGM, R.W. Brother John Mc Lernon and the Provincial Assistant Grand Masters took time to mix with the Brethren chatting, listening, catching up & welcoming one & all.  All together a convivial atmosphere …

Parkgate Masonic Lodge No 776 show the new defibrillator bought with the help of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim maintenance grant scheme.

Another busy morning with a jaunt up the Ballysillan Road, Belfast to the main hall associated with Eglinton Presbyterian Church, where the Arthur Square District Masonic Charity Committee were holding their annual Charity Breakfast, raising funds for AGE NI, the Provincial Grand Master of Antrim’s selected charity this year. As usual the event kicked off at 9/00am but by the …

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 …

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 …

 ‘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 …

Brethren, tonight we have a rare opportunity to join with our good friend Very Wor Bro Jim McCord  and celebrate his excellent work on behalf of St John’s Masonic Lodge No 162 Islandmagee in planning, organising, and executing several years of effort with his team of helpers in raising considerable  sums of money within the Lodge to support their selected …

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 …

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 …