Deramore Masonic Lodge No.742

16/01/2026

Tonight Brethren is Installation Night. If you aren't already coming, you are more than welcome to attend. 6.30pm sharp. See you there...

31/12/2025

Happy New Year to all when it comes. From the WM, Officers and Brethren of Deramore 742. May 2026 be a happy and prosperous year for you all.

24/12/2025

From the Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren of Deramore 742 we wish a happy and merry Christmas to all our Masonic brothers, family, friends and followers
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14/11/2025

Unfortunately no big winners from 742 in our sponsored race (or any of the others) at the LDMCF Night at the Races at Belsize Masonic Hall. But all the money going to worthy causes.
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07/11/2025

It is with regret that the Brethern of Deramore Masonic Lodge learn of the passing of Mrs Sharon Lowham, the wife of our esteemed brother, W Bro David Lowham.

Our thoughts and prayers are with David and his family at this very sad time.

26/10/2025

'Pinched' from our sister Lodge, No 335, Bravo 👏

19/10/2025

Reminder: Our monthly meeting will be tomorrow, Monday 20th October 2025 at 7.30. There is a degree on the agenda so as many lodge members as possible are encouraged to attend. All visiting Brethren will be made especially welcome.
@ 55 Halfpenny Gate Rd, Broomhedge, Moira

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09/10/2025

Happy 90th birthday to His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent, the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England.

09/10/2025

"It's the heart of Freemasonry, giving and helping others rather than ourselves."

£100,000 has been awarded to 7 local charities by the Grand Lodge of Ireland.

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This year, the Freemasons of Ireland mark an incredible milestone - 300 years in Ireland — with a renewed spirit of giving back.At a special Gala in Belfast ...

29/09/2025

Yesterday, Sunday 28th September 2025, Deramore 742 held a Celebratory Ladies lunch on the occasion of our 75th Anniversary. A total of 122 persons attended including Brethren, Wives, Partners, Family and 6 of our lodge widows. We were especially pleased to have V P Lieutenant Grand Commander Robert J Thompson, R W Leslie J Nixon Deputy Grand Master of Ireland and R W John Eden Provincial Grand Master of Antrim (designate). A fantastic meal was provided by Linen Hill. A massive well done to those who planned and organised the event and to all those who attended and showed support for our lodge

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07/09/2025

History of Freemasonry

No one knows with certainty how or when the Masonic Fraternity was formed. A widely accepted theory among Masonic scholars is that it arose from the stonemasons' guilds during the Middle Ages. The language and symbols used in the fraternity's rituals come from this era. The oldest document that makes reference to Masons is the Regius Poem, printed about 1390, which was a copy of an earlier work. In 1717, four lodges in London formed the first Grand Lodge of England, and records from that point on are more complete.

Within thirty years, the fraternity had spread throughout Europe and the American Colonies. Freemasonry became very popular in colonial America. George Washington was a Mason and Benjamin Franklin served as the head of the fraternity in Pennsylvania.

Over the centuries, Freemasonry has developed into a worldwide fraternity emphasising personal study, self-improvement, and social betterment via individual involvement and philanthropy. During the late 1700s it was one of the organizations most responsible for spreading the ideals of the Enlightenment: the dignity of man and the liberty of the individual, the right of all persons to worship as they choose, the formation of democratic governments, and the importance of public education. Masons supported the first public schools in both Europe and America.

During the 1800s and early 1900s, Freemasonry grew dramatically. At that time, the government had provided no social "safety net". The Masonic tradition of founding orphanages, homes for widows, and homes for the aged provided the only security many people knew.

Benevolence has always been the cornerstone of Freemasonry. Goodwill to all and a desire to help those less fortunate are fundamental principles of the Masonic Fraternity and therefore, charitable giving is a major part of membership of the Freemasons.

Our members engage in acts of benevolence in a variety of ways, either through simple gestures such as gift giving, or through the raising of monies for a variety of funds which help a wide variety of people.

As the main benefactors of charitable institutions established by the Fraternity such as the Various Widows Fund, or Teddies for Loving Care among others, and also by supporting many charities in wider society such as the Laura Lynn Foundation or the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, Freemasons of Ireland continue to put benevolence and kindness to others at the forefront of their membership.

The four million Masons worldwide continue to help men and women face the problems of the 21st century by building bridges of brotherhood and instilling in the hearts of men ideals for a better tomorrow.

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21/08/2025

On Sunday 28th September 2025 we are hosting a lunch in celebration of our 75th Anniversary at the Masonic Hall, Belsize Road, Lisburn. This event is open to Brethren, friends/family of Brethren or Non-Brethren/those interested in Freemasonry. Lunch will be served at 1.45pm, drinks in the lounge from 1pm. Please PM the page if you want to attend and/or host a table.

Catering by John Robinson.

WM Fred Lemon
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