Abbey 180
Masonic Lodge
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13th October 2025 Convocation
The Excellent King, E.Comp. Marshall Duncan presents E. Comp. John McIlwaine with an Excellent King’s Jewel which belonged to his father in-law, E. Comp. Tommy Chambers.
12th May 2025 Convocation
Excellent King, E.C. Marshall Duncan accompanied by his Officers at the end of the May Convocation before retiring to the Festive Board.
14th October 2024 Convocation
The Excellent King, E.Comp. Stephen Houston accompanied by Comp. Marshall Duncan, HP and Comp. Hugh Blair, CS, presents the Past King Jewel and the SGRAC “Silver Jubilee Certificate” to R.E. Comp Joe Corr.
13th May 2024 Convocation
The Excellent King, E.Comp. Stephen Houston accompanied by Comp. Marshall Duncan, HP, Comp. Hugh Blair, CS, and Officers at the close of the meeting.
12th February 2024 Convocation
Companion Ryan Mallet being presented with both his MMM and RA certificates by E.Comp. John McIlwaine who was deputising for the Excellent King, R.E. Comp. Joe Corr who was on a skiing holiday in Andorra
16th May 2023 Convocation
The Excellent King, R.E. Comp. Joe Corr, accompanied by his Officers and Companions of the Chapter at the last Convocation before the summer recess
Companions assembled for the group photograph after the Chapter closed for the summer recess. The Companions retired to a Festive Board to enjoy a light supper and a tombola.
5th April 2023: Comp. Bill McMurdie's 25 Year Jewel Presentation
The Excellent King, R.E. Comp. Joe Corr presents Comp. Bill McMurdie with his 25-year Jewel and Certificate at his home. Following the presentation and photographs, Comp. Bill’s wife Susan treated us to an array of cupcakes, assorted biscuits and tea.
Accompanying the Excellent King at the presentation, E.Comp. Alan Hunter, V.E.Comp. Jim Porter and Comp. Hugh Blair.
6th February 2023 Convocation
The Excellent King, E.Comp. John McIlwaine accompanied by V.E. Comp Simon Lusty and V.E.Comp. John Nesbitt DGI, welcomes Companion Ryan Mallet into Abbey RAC 180. The degree was conferred in an excellent manor by V.E. Simon Lusty.
12th December 2022 Convocation
E.Comp Bill Patterson pictured after being presented with his 50 year Jewel and Certificate. The Excellent King, E.Comp. John McIlwaine who made the presentation gave a detailed account of E.Comp. Bill Pattersons history within the Chapter.
13th June 2022 Emergency Convocation
The Excellent King, E.Comp. John McIlwaine accompanied by R.E.Comp. Joe Corr, E.Comp Gary Spiers and V.E. Comp Simon Lusty, welcomes Companions Andy Moore and Jamie Linton to Abbey 180 RAC. The degree was delivered in an exemplary manor by V.E. Comp. Simon Lusty.
14th October 2019 Convocation
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E. Comp. Gary Spiers who was standing in for the Excellent King, E. Comp. Ian Eachus, congratulates Comp. Marshall Duncan who affiliated to the Chapter from Culmore RAC 320.
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E.Comp. Bobby Spiers presents E. Comp. Gary Spiers with his Past Excellent Kings Certificate.
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E.Comp. Bobby Spiers, accompanied by E.Comp. Gary Spiers presents E.Comp. Freddie Hoy with his 25 Year Certificate and Jewel.
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E.Comp. Gary Spiers presents Comp. Hugh Blair with his Royal Arch Certificate.
13th May 2019 Convocation
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Excellent King, Gary Spiers pictured with E.Comp. Trevor Wilson,
V.E. Comp. Jim Porter and E.Comp. John McIlwaine who had just received their 25 Year Jewels and Certificates.
Excellent King, Gary Spiers accompanied by Comp. Terry Moore who was presented with his MMM and RA certificates.
15th October 2018 Convocation
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Excellent King, Gary Spiers welcomes Companion Hugh Blair to Abbey 180 Chapter after receiving an excellent Royal Arch Degree from V.E.Comp. Simon Lusty.
9th October 2017 Convocation
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Excellent King, Robert Lenaghan welcomes Companion Terry Moore to the Chapter after receiving an excellent Royal Arch Degree from V.E.Comp. Simon Lusty.
The Excellent King is accompanied by Comp. Gary Spiers, H.P.
District Grand Inspector, V.E.Comp. Clarence Gibson, Comp. Terry Moore, V.E. Comp. Simon Lusty and Comp. Ian Eachus, C.S.
M.E. District Grand King, M.E. Comp.Jon McA. Pollock's NI Diabetes Appeal
11th May 2017: Launch of E.Comp. Ian Eachus Mara- Cycle
The Excellent King Gary Spiers presents a cheque for £1010 to the Most Excellent District Grand King of Antrim, M.E. Comp. Jon McA Pollock, after the October DGRAC meeting at the Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena, for his chosen external charity, Diabetes UK (Northern Ireland branch).
To raise money The Chief Scribe and the Chapters Charities representative, Companion Ian Eachus set off on the 1st January 2017 to cycle 12,000K miles. A Just Giving page was set up and this raised £460 (well done to Ian, a great achievement) with a further £550 was collected through internal Chapter donations.
The Excellent King was accompanied by V.E.Comp. Drew Welsh, V.E.Comp. Neil Ritchie, V.E.Comp. Simon Lusty, E.Comp. Alan Hunter, V.E. Comp. Jim Porter, E.Comp. Bobby Spiers and V.E.Comp. Bill McClenaghan.
8th May 2017 Convocation
E.K. Robert Lenaghan welcomes V.E.Comp. Bill Clarke, Past District Grand Captain of the Host (PDGCH) of the District Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Down to the meeting.
12th December 2016 Convocation
E.K. Stephen Houston presenting E.C. Drew Welsh with his regalia for the District Grand Captain of the Scarlet Veil.
E.K. Stephen Houston welcoming new member to Abbey RAC 180, E.Comp. Trevor Wilson.
14th May 2015:
Presentation of the Silver Jubilee 25 Year Jewels
E.K. Freddie Hoy, accompanied by Most Excellent District Grand King of Antrim, M.E. Comp. Jon. McA. Pollock, District Officers, Chapter Officers, Companions and visiting Companions.
E.K. Freddie Hoy, welcoming the Most Excellent District Grand King to Abbey RAC 180.
E.K. Freddie Hoy, accompanied by Most Excellent District Grand King of Antrim, H.P. Stephen Houston and C.S. Robert Lenaghan
Front row
E.K. Freddie Hoy, accompanied by Most Excellent District Grand King of Antrim, M.E. Comp. Jon. McA. Pollock, pictured with Companions who received their Silver Jubilee Jewels;
Middle row
E.C. Alan Hunter, R.E.C. Joe Corr, E.C. Bill Patterson
Back Row
E.C. Jim Mclaughlin, E.C Denis Rowland, V.E.C. Bill McClenaghan, Comp. Billy Fagan, E.C. Bobby Spiers, E.C. Drew Welsh
Excellent King, Freddie Hoy presenting E.C. Jim Lyons with his Silver Jubilee Jewel and Certificate at the October Convocation.
November 2011: Certificate of Recognition
This Certificate of Recognition was presented at a special District Centenary Convocation, on 5th November 2011, to Excellent King Billy Shaw by the District Grand King Most Excellent Companion Cyril Ferguson. The Certificate was presented to Royal Arch Chapters who were working and in attendance at the inaugural Convocation in 1911 and who were still at labour and working in 2011. It acknowledges "Abbey RAC No. 180, Whiteabbey. 1906 - 2011"
Abbey RAC180 had 3 serving District Officers in attendance, to witness proceedings at the very memorial Convocation. V.E. Comp. Jim Porter, District Grand Royal Arch Captain, V.E. Comp Neil Ritchie, District Grand Organist, and V.E. Comp. Bill McClenaghan, District Grand King's Standard Bearer
Also in attendance & at the forefront of proceedings representing the Chapter & joining the Excellent King Billy Shaw, were E. Comp. George Williams, Chaplain & E. Comp. Dennis Rowland, Captain of the Host.
22nd January 2011: DRAC Meeting
V.E. Companion Jim Porter, Past District Grand Royal Arch Captain
E. Mail Address:
Address:
Whiteabbey Masonic Centre
51 Monkstown Avenue
Newtownabbey
BT37 0EB