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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.

The Lodge has been at continuous labour for 119 years in The Masonic Province of Down.

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.

Here you can read the newspaper article from the Newtownards Chronicle.

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

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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

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

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Lodge Centenary 1903 - 2003

On Sunday 12th October the Lodge celebrated it's Centenary and held a Service of Thanksgiving in Kircubbin Presbyterian Church. Here is the order of service.

On clearing out some drawers recently, we came across a building fund collection card and also plans of the proposed new Hall. Unfortunately there was no date anywhere on them, but we can assume it would be from around circa 1910 / 1911

Shamrock Masonic Lodge No. 354 Kircubbin

1903 AD Constituted 5903 AL

Our Lodge History

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The

Newtownards Chronicle

And County Down Observer

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NEWTOWNARDS, SATURDAY, JUNE, 18, 1903

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*** 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.

** 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. Here is the order of service.

On clearing out some drawers recently, we came across a building fund collection card and also plans of the proposed new Hall. Unfortunately there was no date anywhere on them, but we can assume it would be from around circa 1910 / 1911

Shamrock Masonic Lodge
No. 354 Kircubbin

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

Lodge Centenary 1903 - 2003

On Sunday 12th October the Lodge celebrated it's Centenary and held a Service of Thanksgiving in Kircubbin Presbyterian Church. Here is the order of service.