Calendar of Events
Grand Lodge of Ireland Draw - Saturday, 3rd October 2020
£10,000 prizes - 1st £5,000, 2nd £2,000, 3rd £1,000 and four consolations £500.
Promoter: Ivan Kee, The anchorage, 5 Lakeview Park, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 6AR
Sponsored Cycle Run - Saturday, 21st August 2021 at 1.30 p.m.
Portadown Masonic Hall, Thomas Street, Portadown, Craigavon, UK
PGL Armagh are having a sponsored cycle run on Saturday 21 August 2021 commencing at 1.30pm. Participants will start from the Masonic Hall Portadown and make their way to the tow-path and cycle to Poyntzpass and back again to Portadown for a BBQ and refreshments. This is a distance of approx. 20 miles.
Sponsorship forms and further info can be obtained from Allen Hawthorne PGSoC, Armagh at [email protected] or mobile 07595921291. Everyone welcome.
Sponsored Walk Cliffs of Moher - Saturday, 21st August 2021 at 11.00 a.m.
Commencing from Hag's Head, Co. Clare
PGL North Munster are holding a 14 km sponsored walk from Hag's Head to Doolin run on Saturday 21 August 2021, commencing at 11.00 a.m.
If attending please contact Simon White, 087 – 2726952 or Tom Peirce 087 6110216
Click HERE to download a sponsorship form.
Motor Bike Rally - Sunday, 15th August 2021
Spawell House, Tallaght Road, Templeogue, Dublin 6W, County Dublin, Ireland.
The Dublin Garrison Masonic Lodge No. 730, are holding a Motor Bike Rally on Sunday, August 15th.
The start point is the Spawell Lodge, Templeogue, from where we plan to leave around 10:00 hrs, after all bikers have been registered and given the necessary details.
Onwards then via Sally Gap to Dun Laoghaire, arriving there about 11:30, and home for lunch.
Donations large or small will go to the Grand Master's Vision 2020 project, which is as you know, to aid his highlight charities, namely, Simon Community (North and South), Medicines San Frontiers, and the R.N.L.I.
Our Steward of Charities, Bro Paddy Rooney, himself an avid biker, is organising the event, and further details may be had from him. His contact details are as follows:
Mobile 086 058 6364.
Postponed Events
Charity Breakfast (Ulster Fry) - Saturday, 14th March 2020 between 8.30 am and 12 noon
Ballynahinch Lodge 301 is holding an Ulster Fry Charity Breakfast on Saturday, 14th March 2020 between 8.30am and 12 noon at Ballynahinch Masonic Hall, 1 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, Co. Down BT24 8AY .
Visitors Night - Tuesday, 17th March 2020 at 8.00 pm
Silver Jubilee Masonic Lodge 655 Newtownhamilton are holding a Visitors Night and bring & buy sale after an Irish Stew festive board at Newtownhamiton Masonic Hall, 5 Newry Street, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh BT35 0BQ.
For further details contact Allen Hawthorne at 17 Pinley Green, Markethill, Co. Armagh BT60 1RX
Tel: +44 28 3755 1646
Mob. +44 7595921291
E-mail: [email protected]
Visitors Night - Friday, 20th March 2020 at 7.30 pm
Ulidia Masonic Lodge 151 Lurgan present a Gala Dinner in Brownlow House, Lurgan commencing at 7.30pm (white wine reception) for 8pm for a 3 course meal followed by live entertainment and a raffle with various prizes. The cost is only £30 which will include your donation to the selected charities. Open to all Masons and non-Masons and a good night is guaranteed.
Further info from Bro Adam Burns 07716603941 or e mail [email protected]
Grand Master's Showtime - Saturday, 4th April 2020 at 7.30 pm
Freemasons’ Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin D02 HK50.
A musical extravaganza featuring songs from the world's greatest musicals.
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Big Breakfast - Saturday, 18th April 2020 from 8.30 am to 11.30 am
Lodges Albert Edward 235 and Royal Blue 754 will jointly be holding a Big Breakfast on Sat 18th April in the Coleraine Social Club from 08.30 am - 11.30 am. All proceeds are going to the Vision 2020 Charity.
Widows Sons Vision 2020 Lifeboat Run - Friday, 29th May 2020 to Monday, 1st June 2020
In support of the Grand Master’s Festival a group of Widows Sons on motorcycles intend to visit one RNLI station in each of the Masonic Provinces of Ireland/ Metropolitan District over a period of four days. Midland Counties does not have an RNLI station but is still very much part of Vision 2020 and our fundraising effort.
In order to complete this endeavour, they plan to leave Galwally House in Belfast on Friday 29th May 2020 and visit twelve Masonic Provinces and the Metropolitan District over a period of four days.
Any funds raised will be for all the chosen charities of Vision 2020, and not specifically for RNLI.
FUNDRAISING INFORMATION:
Any contributions received from Lodges within each Province/Metropolitan District should be recorded on your sponsorship form and the proceeds returned to WSMBA Ireland, all the details are on the reverse side of your sponsorship form.
Each Lodge contribution will be acknowledged and there will be a report the overall outcome of funds raised after the closing date of 30th July 2020.
The aim of Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association Ireland is to afford Freemasons in Ireland an opportunity to promote Freemasonry on the island of Ireland and to be seen as a part of Society and not apart from Society. This as an opportunity to raise our community profile.
Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association Ireland are already working with RNLI and hope to have lifeboat crews or representatives from RNLI to meet them at each of the stations they visit together with their media staff and would be pleased to have Provincial Officers and Masons from Subordinate Lodges in that particular Province meet them and symbolically “hand over” contributions for publicity purposes.
Sponsorship forms can be downloaded using the link below.
WSMBA VISION 2020 LIFEBOAT RUN SPONSORSHIP FORM.
Ulster Aviation Society Tour - Friday, 6th June 2020 between 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm
At the former WWII airfield at the Maze Long Kesh on the Halftown Road approximately 1 mile from Sprucefield just outside Lisburn.
Gate 3, Maze Long Kesh, 94b Halftown Road, Lisburn BT27 5RF
£5 per adult, kids under 16 free.
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Grand Country Concert at Hilton Hotel Templepatrick - Wednesday, 17th June 2020 at 7.45 pm
Meeting in the foyer from 6.00 pm.
Starring Declan Nerney, Aoife McDonagh, Kelly Smiley, Shawn Cuddy, Pamela Gilmartin, White Lightning and special guest appearance by Ireland's No.1 Elvis impersonator, Andy Rogers.
Compere: V.W.Bro. Ivan Kee B.E.M.
Contact : Lawrence Fisher, 3 Shorelands Gardens, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim BT38 8WR
T: +44 28 9032 4252
Tickets only £20
1st Irish Masonic Academy Awards - Saturday, 27th June 2020 at 6.00 pm
The Metropolitan Board of General Purposes present the 1st Irish Masonic Academy Awards. The top 30 shorts will be showcased.
Tickets €10.00
Films of 5 minutes or less should be submitted, in MP4 format only, to [email protected] before noon on 1st June 2020. Entry €100 per lodge or €50 per individual. Categories are documentary, comedy, drama, horror and sci-fi.
Christmas at Freemasons’ Hall
Flower Festival and Craft Fair - Friday, 4th to Sunday, 6th December 2020
Freemasons’ Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin D02 HK50
Past Events
Leslie's Walk For Others - 1st April to 30th April 2021
Having spent over a year with restricted movements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Provincial Grand Master of Munster, R.W.Bro. Leslie Deane, has decided to get moving and lose some of the COVID kilos, and in doing so try and benefit those less fortunate than himself.
His goal is to walk the equivalent distance from his home address to Molesworth Street in Dublin, a total distance of 265.7 km in the 30 days of April, adhering to current government guideline regulations. The walk will be in aid of Vision 2020 and Munster Masonic Benevolent Fund. The money raised will be divided equally amongst the charities.
To donate, please go to Leslie's funding site,
Sponsored Walk from Lurgan Hall to the Village Inn, Waringstown - Saturday 1st February 2020 at 3.00 pm
St. John’s Masonic Lodge 134 Lurgan are holding a sponsored walk. Irish stew lunch provided followed by live coverage of the first 2020 Six Nations Rugby, Ireland v Scotland. Participants are asked to raise at least £10.New Year Social Gathering - Friday, 17th January 2020 at 7.30 pm
Youghal Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter 68 invite you to their New Year Socal Gathering on Friday, 17th January 2020 at 7.30 pm at The Walter Raleigh Hotel, O'Brien's Place, Knockaverry, Youghal, Co. Cork P36 RX22.
Two course supper with tea/coffee €25 per person.
Contact: [email protected] by Wednesday, 15th January 2020.
Burns Night Supper - Friday, 24th January 2020 at 7.00 pm
The Munster Green Committee invites you to an evening to celebrate the poet Robert Burns in Cork Masonic Hall, 27 Tuckey Street, Cork T12 Y232. Bagpipes, poetry, a haggis supper and whisky to be conferred on the night.
Tickets €30 - first come , first served.
Book online at bookingwhen.com/mgc and enquiries to [email protected]
Clay Pigeon Shoot - Saturday, 4th January 2020 starting 11.30 am
Boyle Lodge 242 is holding a Clay pigeon shoot on Saturday, 4th January 2020 starting at 11.30am at Lough Bo Shooting Range Coollemoneen, Co. Sligo
Cost per person : €50 Includes soup and sandwiches.
Great craic and a chance to forget about Christmas Contact: +353 87 327 6959 Sean O'Conner
Carols for Christmas - Saturday, 21st December 2019 at 7.00 pm
St Aidan's Parish Church, 63 Kilmore Road, Armagh BT61 8NQ
Envelope Draw - Tuesday, 17th December 2019, 8.00 pm
Mohill Lodge 495 are organising an envelope raffle, the winners being drawn at a special ceremony in the Baronial Hall of Lough Rynn Castle. All proceeds to the Grand Master's Festival Vision 2020.
For further information, please contact Phil Stanley on 085 7178385.
Festive Evening - Saturday, 14th December 2019 at 7.30 pm
Sligo Masonic Hall Trustees present a Festive Evening with mulled wine and hot food in The Masonic Hall, The Mall, Sligo F91 V3WR at 7.30 pm.
Admission: €20 per person
Carol Service - Saturday, 14th December 2019, 12-2 pm
Tesco supermarket, Carrick on Shannon, Co.Leitrim.
The Provincial Grand Lodge of North Connaught is holding a carol service between 12-2 pm, all funds raised for Vision 2020, all welcome to sing along.
Dickensian Christmas Fancy Dress - Saturday, 14th December 2019 at 5.00 pm
The Metropolitan Board of General Purposes present a Dickensian Fancy Dress in Freemasons' Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin D02 HK50 at 5.00 pm.
Admission: €25 per person including mulled wine and cheese.
Featuring storytellers, carol singers and a showing of the film, Scrooge.
Bowling Night - Friday, 6th December 2019 at 7.30 pm
Shamrock Lodge 27 present a Bowling Night in Planet Entertainment Centre, Old Mallow Road, Blackpool, Cork T23 NR4R at 7.30 pm.
Admission: €25 per person including bowling and finger food.
Members, non- members and guests all welcome.
Whiskey Tasting Night - Saturday, 20th November 2019
Shamrock Lodge 27 present a Whiskey Tasting Night at Bull McCabes, Kinsale Road, Cork T12 K032 at 7.00 pm.
Contact Alex +353 86 166 8215
Mohill Lodge 495 Visitors Night - Wednesday, 13th November 2019
Mohill Lodge 495 present a Visitors Night in their lodge rooms.
Featuring a talk by Eugene Markey concerning the Freemasons of North Connaught who served in the two World Wars and a raffle, with all proceeds going to Vision 2020.
Gala Dinner - Saturday, 2nd November 2019
Bezaleel Lodge 234 present a Gala Dinner at the Trident Hotel Kinsale, World's End, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 NT38 at 7.30 pm.
Champagne Reception, 4-course Dinner, Live Music and Dancing, Spot Prizes and Raffle.
Tickets €45
RSVP to A. McDonald +353 87 958 2422
World Cup Rugby Fest 2019 - Weekend of 19th/20th October 2019.
Mount Alto, Glasson's Avenue, Cobh P24 
T251. Start time 10.00 am
Ticket price €50, including superb brunch and entertainment. Tickets available from Charlie Day Solicitors at 021 481 4440 or call at 2 Westbourne Place, Cobh P24 DY65.
Gala Dinner Dance - Saturday, 19th October 2019
Lodges 108,644 and 669 present a Gala Dinner Dance in the Grand Ballroom of The Park Avenue Hotel, 158 Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 1PB at 7.00 pm.
Dress code: Black Tie.
Tickets £28
Local Masonic Lodges Ladies' Night - Friday, 18th October 2019
Local Masonic Lodges present a Ladies' Night at the Burrendale Hotel, Castlewellan Road, Newcastle, Co. Down BT33 0JY at 8.00 pm.
Dress code: Black tie.
Tickets £40 for four course meal and music by Dream Z.
Contact W Bro Grahame Forsythe 07793804698 or W Bro David Scott 07764603972.
Grand Charity Dinner Dance - Saturday, 12th October 2019
Enniskillen District Masonic Charity Committee present a Grand Charity Dinner Dance at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Dublin Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh BT74 6RW at 7.30 pm.
Dress code: Lounge Suit.
Tickets £30
Carlow Lodge BBQ - Saturday, 31st August 2019 at 6.00 pm.
Carlow Lodge are holding a BBQ this Saturday at 6pm in the home of Andrew Marshall (The Ridge, Old Leighlin, R93 F8D7).
Please advise Richard Codd if you are attending (087 243 7538).
The Beauty Queen of Leenane - Wednesday, 28th August 2019 at Cobh Community Centre
Neptune Lodge 90 are proud to present Martin McDonagh’s critically acclaimed “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”.
The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh, is set in the mountains of Connemara and tells the story of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early 40s, and Mag, her manipulative, aging mother. Mag’s interference in Maureen’s first and potentially last romantic relationship sets in motion a chain of events that are as tragically funny as they are horrific.
Tickets €15Booking at 086 3388942 or at the door.
(There will also be performances on Thursday 29th, Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st September. Tickets for these are €12. Should you attend on an other night simply inform front of house and your contribution will be given to the fund.)
BBQ Party - Saturday, 24th August 2019 at 7.00 pm.
Duke of Yourk Lodge XXV and Ruby Lodge 339 are holding a BBQ in the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire.
Tickets €35 per person, including food.
Sunday May 5th 2019 at 1.00 pm
Antient Bandon Lodge 84
Summer Family Buffet hosted by W.Bro. Stephen Rowe and Family at his home.
All members and families welcome.
Raffle and Voluntary Contribution in aid of Vision 2020.
Monday May 13th 2019 at 6.30 pm
First Lodge of Ireland
27, Tuckey St. Cork.
Celebration Supper and Raffle to follow Regular Lodge Meeting and presentation of 50 Year Jewel
To Wor. Bro. John Mustard.
Supper hosted by W.Bro. Mustard.
Attendees asked to make voluntary contribution.
All proceeds in aid of Vision 2020
May 27th 2019, from 6.00 pm
Lodge 555
27, Tuckey St. Cork.
7TH ANNUAL HISTORICAL LECTURE
Supper, Meeting and Lecture (Supper and Lecture open to non- Masons and partners)
Raffle in aid of Vision 2020
Wednesday, 29th May 2019
Silverbirch Hotel, 5 Gortin Rd, Omagh BT79 7DH
Starring Shawn Cuddy, White Lightning, Mick Flavin, David James, Carmel McKenna and Trudi Lawlor.
Doors open at 7.15 p.m. and curtain at 8.00 p.m. sharp.
Sunday, June 2nd 2019
First Lodge of Ireland, Shamrock Lodge 27, Hibernian Lodge 95
(All based in Tuckey St., Cork)
Fielding relay teams for Cork City Marathon (Sunday, June 2nd 2019).
Charity Breakfast on Saturday, 8th June from 7.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Ballymoney Masonic Social Centre, 2 Charlotte Street, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim BT53 6AY. Members, family and friends are all very welcome.
Sunday June 9th at 1.30.pm
Lodge 15 Skibereen
Annual Ladies’ Lunch at Liss Ard Estate, Skibbereen,
Raffle in aid of Vision 2020
Monday 10th June at 8 pm - Ormonde Lodge 642 Kilkenny for their annual fundraising evening.
Short meeting followed by meal in their premises (Kiln House) with a raffle held to raise funds for the 2020 Vision.
Clay Pigeon Shoot Day, Sat June 22nd 2019 : 10.30 to 15.00
Sharmrock Lodge 27
Charity Event BBQ
No Experience Necessary
All equipment upplied if required
€35 Novice Shoot or €40 100 Bird Competition
Contact Martin Brennan 087 8614083
Fishing trip, Saturday 22nd June - 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Rosses point, RNLI STATION, Co. Sligo
Mohill lodge 495 are holding a fishing trip 5.30pm - 8.30pm to raise funds for vision 2020 with possible BBQ after( weather permitting) Limited spaces.
All profits raised for Vision 2020
Sunday 30th June at 1 pm onwards - Donoughmore Lodge 44 Clonmel are holding their annual fundraising BBQ in The Rectory, Linden Lea, Clonmel.
All are welcome for the food followed by a raffle. Funds raised will be split 50% to St Mary's Church and 50% to Vision 2020.