Installation Meeting of Belfast Lodge No. 651, 18th January 2010

The "New" Worshipful Master W. Bro. William (Billy) Barr entered Freemasonry in 1949

He joined Longbank Lodge No. 618, and was Worshipful Master in 1965

In 1999 W. Bro. Barr gained his fifty year jewel, and in 2009, his 60 year bar on that jewel.

An active Freemason, W. Bro. Barr has never missed a meeting in his ten years at Belfast Lodge

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Belfast Lodge 651 Meeting Dates in 2010:

The Belfast Masonic Lodge No. 651 meets on the third Monday of every Month except June, July, and August in the Stokes Room, at Freemasons' Hall, Arthur Square, Belfast.

The usual starting time for our meetings is 6.51pm.

Contact: secretary@belfastlodge.org.uk

January Installation and dinner

February Master's night out

March St Patrick Festive Board

April Indian Night out

May Festive Board

September Steak night out

October Festive Board

November Chinese Night out

December 'Festive' Festive Board


Recently completely refurbished, Freemasons' Hall is an undiscovered jewel of the architectural and social heritage of Belfast. It is of great local interest, with many of the city's forefathers immortalised in its records, and it has borne witness to many significant events spanning three centuries.

Since 1878, Freemasons' Hall has also hosted the Donegall Club, one of the oldest clubs in Ireland, named after the Marquess of Donegall.

Freemasons' Hall, Arthur Square, Belfast, N. Ireland

The Spirit of Belfast is a public art sculpture by Dan George in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The sculture is designed to reflect the texture and lightness of linen, while the metal reflects the strength and beauty of shipbuilding, two important aspects of Belfast's history.

Unveiled on 25 September 2009, the sculpture is located on Arthur Square, in front off Freemasons' Hall, and close to the main point of access to Victoria Square shopping centre.
The sculpture is constructed of steel and cost £200,000.
As with other public works of art in Ireland the sculpture has been given a nickname, the "Onion Rings".

Long Service Jewel Presentations:

16th March 2009 a 60 year bar presented to W. Bro William Barr by PAGM, Rt W. Bro. John L. Frazer

18th May 2009

Three Brethren of Lodge 651 receive their 50 year Jewel: front row from left to right.
W. Bros David McAneney, Thomas Cummings, William Barr (who received his 60 year bar), and John Sinclair
Presentation by the Prov. Assistant Grand Master, Antrim, Rt. W. Bro John L. Frazer.

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