Most Wor Brother Darwin H.Templeton C.B.E., F.C.A. called to The Grand Lodge Above.
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of Most Worshipful Brother Darwin H.Templeton, C.B.E., F.C.A. Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of…
Freemasonry in Ireland
News & Freemasonry from the Provinces in Ireland
What is a Masonic Vesta.
Vesta boxes were small portable boxes, made in a great variety of forms with snap shut covers to contain Vestas ( short matches ) and keep them dry. The…
TLC Ireland and Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association Ireland mark the donation of the 100,000th ‘TLC’ Teddy Bear’.
TLC Ireland and Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association Ireland
Teddies for Loving Care – TLC Ireland and Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association Ireland recently attended the Ulster Hospital Emergency Department to mark the donation of the 100,000th ‘TLC’ Teddy Bear’.
TLC have donated teddy bears to the Emergency Departments in the Ulster, Lagan Valley & Downe hospitals over the past few years for staff to give to children or patients at their discretion. Giving a teddy bear to anyone who is distressed while in hospital will enable the medical staff to carry on with their vital work and help children and families have a more comforting experience.
The teddies will be used in various ways, for the child or patient to cuddle as a reward for being brave and for staff to demonstrate what they are going to do. The teddies also act as a distraction and can provide reassurance for the child which helps, parents, guardians and siblings.
Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) is a charity supported by the Masonic Order within Ireland who donate sterile packaged teddy bears to hospital Emergency Departments in both Northern and Southern Ireland.
The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust would like to sincerely thank TLC for their donations to date and for their continued support in donating teddy bears to our Emergency Departments.
The Masonic Funeral Service as set out by The Grand Lodge of Ireland.
Brethren, I have recently received a couple of Masonic enquiries from Irish Brethren wishing to learn about the form of The Masonic Funeral service, that used to be conducted under the auspices of The Grand Lodge of Ireland. Having now had a look into the background and history of the Funeral Service, I thought that it might be of interest to you all, to have some details on this important aspect of Irish tradition from our earliest days.
Dedication Ceremony of The Masonic Peace Memorial on 19th July 1933.
Arthur, Duke of Connaught ( Youngest Son of Queen Victoria ) Grand Master of The United Grand Lodge of England 1901 -1939, spent some time on how Freemasonry should commemorate, those of its membership who were killed, or declared missing in The Great War. On the 27th June 1919, he organised a conference in The Albert Hall, and invited representatives from Ireland, Scotland and other Grand Lodges throughout the Commonwealth to attend in London and consider how best to commemorate those, of their membership, who died for King and Country. All those in attendance were presented with a Peace Medal, to commemorate their individual contributions, to the discussions of the day.
First International Meeting of European Masonic Lodges in Toulon in May 2017
Two plenary presentations and ninteen round table sessions will allow a well rounded development of the theme. Each will be chaired by a different lodge of research. The topics of each conference and round table will be published subsequently. A participation fee will be asked for the plenaries and panels.
Freemasonry and the First Day of the Somme.
Brethren, on the First Day of the Somme 1916, the population of Ulster was to suffer an awful devastating blow as their menfolk endured terrible losses in the killing fields of The Somme, as they went over the top at 7.30AM and charged into a maelstrom of death and destruction
Presentation to Q.C. Lodge No 2076 Great Queen Street, London.
QC logo Brethren, I can only apologize for the lack of postings over the few weeks, but my focus has been on the final preparations for my presentation on…
Kells Masonic Lodge provides boost for NI Children’s Hospice
Worshipful Master of Kells Masonic Lodge 990 Derek Craig presents NI Childrens Fundraising Officer Catherine OHara with a cheque for £500, proceeds of a recent quiz night. Also included are lodge members Ronnie Craig (Senior Warden) and Allen Mercer (Steward of Charities).
