Shamrock Masonic Lodge
No. 354 Kircubbin
1903 AD Constituted 5903 AL
Our Lodge History
The warrant of 354 was first issued in 1760 to a Military Lodge called the 49th Foot Regiment, then again in 1884 under the Irish Constitution to a Lodge in Deloraine, Tasmania, called the 'Meander ' Lodge.
It wasn't until the 18th June 1903 that Shamrock Masonic Lodge No. 354 Kircubbin was issued with the warrant by The Grand Lodge of Ireland and the new Lodge was constituted.
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The Lodge has been at continuous labour for 119 years in The Masonic Province of Down.
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During the global pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID 19) which spread across the world in early 2020, the Lodge along with all Branches of our Order suspended meetings in line with Government directive. During this time we kept in contact with our members formally by setting up a monthly newsletter titled "The Kircubbin Mason's Newsletter".
Thankfully after nearly 2 years our Meetings resumed in November 2021 and we got back to Labour.
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Here you can read the newspaper article from the Newtownards Chronicle.
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Our Warrant
The
Newtownards Chronicle
And County Down Observer
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NEWTOWNARDS, SATURDAY, JUNE, 18, 1903
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MASONRY
CONSTITUTION OF MASONIC
LODGE AT KIRKCUBBIN
The Masonic Province of Down continues to show practical evidence of the extension of the Craft. On the 18th June another number was added to the Province by the constitution of the "Shamrock" Lodge No.354 in Kirkcubbin. For some time the project had been on foot owing to the numbers of the Craft in the district, and the consummation of thier hopes reached finality when the approval of the Grand Lodge was secured. The consecration ceremony took place in the lodge-room shortly after 4 o'clock, the Right Worshipful D.F.G.M of Down. Br. Dr. Crossle, who never spares himself for furthering the interest of the craft, occupying the chair.
Amongst those present were - Brs. W. B. Burrows, P.S.G.W.; Jos. Keown, P.J.G.W.; J. H. Barrett, P.G.S.; E. Kirkpatrick, P.P.S.G.W.; Wm Shannon, P.G.D.C.; John Orr, P.G.D.C.; Rev. Wm. Wright, P.G.C.; Rev. R. H. Coote, P.G.C.; John B. Iliff, P.P.G.S.; George Elliot, P.G.I,; Alexander Dickson, P.P.J.G.W.; W. S. McClean, D. H. Johnston, R. Murray, James McNeill, James Gilmore, 104; Robert S. Henry, P.M., 447; Andrew Boyd, S.W., 104; Wm. Savage, P.M., 104: Henry Jones, I.G., 104; Wm. J. Harper, W.M., 675; Wm. Blakley, P.K.R.A.C., 447; Geo. Gibson, 675; Samuel Mahood, 237; Herbert Allison, P.M., 188; Robert Murray, P.M., 675; H.M. Warnock, P.M., 104; Arch. E. Wright. 223; S. F. L. Neely; Geo. McNarry, 675; Joseph Law, 675; Robert Gregg, 74; James Beck, 104; Wm. John Mahood, 104; James Boyd, 354; Fred W. Shaw, 104; David H. Wilson 354; Francias J. Higgins, W.M., 183; Samuel Reid, P.M., 183; Wm. Filson, 183; James Filson, 183; Robert Gilmore, jun., 183; N de la C. Cromlin, 354; Robert Gilmore, sen., P.M., 183; W. J, Coulter, 104; Samuel Brown, 354; Joseph Clint, 354; A. M'Cormick, 354; Adrew Gilmore, 354; James Gilmore, 354; John McKee, 354; James McNeilly, 1000, organist.
The Provincial brethren having assumed their positions, the lodge was opened in accordance with custom. Bro. Wm. Shanon acting as P.G.D. of Ceremonies. When the consecration of the new lodge had been performed by the Right Worshipful the D.P.G.M. Br. Dr. Crossle, the officers of the lodge were installed as follows - W.M., John B. Iliff, P.P.G.S.; S.W., James Boyd; J.W., Samuel Brown; secretary and treasurer, Robert Gilmore sen., P.M; Joseph Clinht S.D.; David W. Wilson, J.D.; and Robert Gilmore, jun., IG.
Bro. Rev. R. H. Coot e P.G.C., then gave a most excellent discourse on the temants of Freemasonry, in the preamble of which he made allusion ot the fact that a lodge which conferred many of the higher degrees had been constituted on Kirkcubbin on 1803, and dissolved in 1835. The lecturer gave an interesting resume of the Craft from its foundation, and which was so much appreciated that a special vote of thanks was accorded him for the excellence of the charge. After the lodge was closed the brethren united in singing the National Anthem ( Masonic version).
Subsequently the officers and members of Lodge 354 entertained the principal officers and visiting brethren in the "Mermaid of Mahee", where an excellent repast was served. Bro. Wm Shannon, on behalf of he visiting brethren, thanked the members of 354 for their bounteous hospitality, and Bro, John B. Iliff, W.M., having suitably acknowledged the compliment, the proceedings terminated.
*** The original newspaper can be viewed in the Belfast Newspaper Library, Library Street, Belfast, BT1 1EA - Tel; 028 90 509 117
In 1911 the new hall was built and a ceremony of Dedication held.
It was performed by The Provincial Grand Master of Down - Rt W Bro R G Sharman Crawford D L.
Today the hall is called the Kircubbin Masonic Centre.
There is one Craft Lodge and one Royal Arch Chapter who sit here
In this short video, you are able to see all around the Lodge room. This is where all our Lodge business is conducted.
The Great War 1914 -1919
During the Great War of 1914-1919 a total of 28 brave Brethren from Shamrock 354 enlisted and went to war to fight for King and Country. 3 of them were awarded the Military Medal (John Hughes, Alexander Sinclair and James Warnock), and very fortunately all 28 Brethren returned home to their loved ones unlike many thousands who sadly fell fighting for freedom.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them........We Will Remember Them
Adams, Alfred
Brennan, Cecil
Corry, James
Dixon, Albert
Filson, Andrew
Fitzsimmons, Robert
Gill, Alfred
Henfrey, Claude
Hoyle, S.A.F
Hughes, John MM
Hughes, Robert
Keene, Fredrick W
Kemp, Thomas H. Y
Kyle, Robert
Life, Charles J
McClements, Thomas
McQuilty, James
Maxwell, Jack
Maxwell, William
Moah, John B
Polly, William J
Roff, Stanley H
Savage, James
Sinclair, Alexander MM
Stevens, John
Warnock, James MM
Warnock, William W
Weir, David
C.O. HM Coast Guard
Royal Engineers
P.O., Royal Navy
Telegraphist, Royal Naval Reserve
Sergt., Royal Army Service Corps.
Private, Royal Irish Regiment
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
Telegraphist, Royal Naval Reserve
Canadians
Lieut., Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Naval Reserve
P.O., Royal Navy
Cadet, Royal Irish Regiment
P.O., Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Army Service Corps.
New Zealanders
S.M., Motor Ambulance Service
Engr., Royal Naval Reserve
C.O., Royal Naval Reserve
P.O., Royal Navy
Telegraphist, Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Engineers
Sergt., Royal Irish Regiment
Telegraphist, Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Army Service Corps. Motor Transport
Lieut., Royal Irish Regiment
Royal Army Service Corps.
** List of our brave Brethren was obtained from a book published by Grand Lodge titled; Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland Roll of Honour The Great War 1914-1919
Lodge Centenary 1903 - 2003
On Sunday 12th October the Lodge celebrated it's Centenary and held a Service of Thanksgiving in Kircubbin Presbyterian Church.
