Abbey 180


Masonic Lodge
Abbey RAC 180 2025 Installation


Front Row
V.E. Comp. Assistant District Grand King, R.E. Companion David G. Openshaw, Comp. Hugh Blair, Excellent King, E. Comp. Marshall Duncan, E. Comp. Gary Spiers, E.Comp. Bobby Spiers, V.E. Comp. Simon Lusty, Comp. G Doherty
Middle Row
V.E. Comp. John Nesbitt, V.E. Comp. Jim Porter, E. Comp. Alan Hunter, E. Comp David Dowey, E. Comp. Stephen Bell, E. Comp. William Duncan, E. Comp. Stephen Houston, E. Comp. Trevor Wilson, E. Comp. Davy McGlade
E. Comp. Tom Weir
Back Row
Comp. Ryan Mallet, Comp. Jamie Linton, Comp. Andy Moore V.E. Comp. Drew Welsh, E. Comp. Jim Cromie
E. Comp. John McIlwaine, R.E. Comp. Joe Corr, E. Comp. Robert Lenaghan

Front Row: Excellent King, E.Comp. Marshall Duncan accompanied by V.E. Comp. Assistant District Grand King, R.E. Companion David G. Openshaw, Comp. Hugh Blair, E. Comp. Gary Spiers
Back Row: V.E.Comp. Jim Porter, Comp. David Dowey and E.Comp. Stevie Bell
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Excellent King, E. Comp. Marshall Duncan accompanied by the Installing Officer, V.E. Comp. Simon Lusty

Excellent King, E. Comp. Marshall Duncan accompanied by his father, E. Comp. William Duncan


Abbey RAC 180 2024 Installation


Front Row
Comp. Marshall Duncan, Excellent King, E. Comp. Stephen Houston, Comp. Hugh Blair,
Middle Row
V.E. Comp. Jim Porter, E. Comp. Alan Hunter, V.E. Comp. John Nesbitt, E. Comp David Dowey, E. Comp. Stephen Bell, E. Comp. Robert Lenaghan, V.E. Comp. Simon Lusty, E. Comp. Bobby Spiers, E. Comp. John McIlwaine,
Back Row
E. Comp. Roy Morrow, E. Comp. Simon Campbell, R.E. Comp. Joe Corr, E. Comp. Jim McLaughlin, E. Comp. Tom Weir
Comp. Andy Moore, Comp. Jamie Linton, E. Comp. Jim Blair, V.E. Comp. Uel Crooks E. Comp. Davy McGlade

Excellent King, E. Comp. Stephen Houston, accompanied by H.P. Comp. Marshall Duncan and C.S. Comp. Hugh Blair


Abbey RAC 180 2023 Installation


Front Row :
E.Comp. Stephen Houston, Excellent King, R.E.Comp. Joe Corr, Comp. Marshall Duncan,
Middle Row
V.E.Comp. Jim Porter, E. Comp. Alan Hunter, E.Comp. David Dowey,
E.Comp. Jim McLaughlin, E.Comp. Robert Lenaghan, V.E. Comp. Simon Lusty, E.Comp. Bobby Spiers, Comp. Hugh Blair, E.Comp. John McIlwaine,
Back Row
V.E.Comp. Uel Crooks, Comp. Andy Moore, V.E.Comp. Drew Welsh, V.E .Comp. John Nesbitt, E.Comp. Gary Spiers, Comp. Jamie Linton, E.Comp. Trevor Wilson

Excellent King, R.E.Comp. Joe Corr, accompanied by H.P. E. Comp. Stephen Houston and C.S. E.Comp. Marshall Duncan.


Companions relaxing and reflecting on a great night after the final toast,
Our Next Merry Convocation




Proclamation of Officers for 2022

Following a meeting of the Grand Kings Cabinet, it was agreed that all Companions elected or appointed to office to serve for the year 2020 may continue in office until the end of 2022. New Officers registered and approved by Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter may be installed / invested, if required.
Philip Daley,
Grand Registrar
The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland
Presentation of 25 Year Jewels and Certificates

DDGK R.E.Comp Tom McCurley presents V.E.Comp. Neil Ritchie with his 25 Year Jewel and Certificate

DDGK R.E. Comp Tom McCurley presents E.Comp. David Dowey with his 25 Year Jewel & Certificate
Presentation of Chapter Regalia

E.Comp. Ian Eachus presents the Excellent King, E.Comp. John McIlwaine with a new set of Chapter Collars

V.E. Comp Drew Welsh, Past District Grand Chaplain of the Scarlet Veil, pictured in his regalia after the Convocation
The Chapter Dinner


Abbey RAC 180 2020 Installation


Front Row : E.Comp. Bobby Scott, V.E.Comp. Jim Porter, R.E.Comp. Joe Corr, E.K. E.Comp. John McIlwaine,
E.Comp. Trevor Wilson, V.E.Comp. Bill McClenghan, V.E.Comp. Neil Ritchie, Comp. Hugh Blair.
Middle Row : E.Comp. Ian Eachus, Comp. Terry Moore, V.E.Comp. Simon Lusty, E.Comp. Freddie Hoy,
Comp. Marshall Duncan , E.Comp. Bobby Spiers, E. Comp. Tom Weir, E. Comp. Alan Hunter.
Back Row : E.Comp. David Dowey, V.E.Comp. Uel Crooks, Comp. David Jacobs, V.E.Comp. John Nesbitt, E.Comp. Davy McGlade, E.Comp. Stephen Bell, V.E.Comp. Foster Clyde, V.E.Comp. Drew Welsh, E.Comp. Gary Spiers.


V.E.Comp. Simon Lusty congratulates the Excellent King, E.Comp. John McIlwaine after his Installation.
Excellent King, E.Comp. John McIlwaine welcomes V.E.Comp. John Nesbitt to the Chapter, who has been recently appointed as District Grand Inspector.

Excellent King, E.Comp. John McIlwaine accompanied by H.P. R.E. Comp. Joe Corr and C.S. E.Comp. Trevor Wilson

Excellent King, E.Comp. John McIlwaine presents the Past Excellent King, E.Comp. Ian Eachus with his Past Kings Certificate.


Abbey RAC 180 2019 Installation


Front Row : R. E. Comp. Thomas J. McCurley, Deputy District Grand King, E.Comp. John McIlwaine, Excellent King, Ian Eachus, E.Comp. Trevor Wilson, E. Comp. Freddie Hoy, E.Comp Alan Hunter, Comp. Hugh Blair
2nd Row : V.E. Comp. Jim Porter E.Comp. Jim McLaughlin, V.E.Comp. Foster Clyde, V.E.Comp Simon Lusty, R.E.Comp. Joe Corr, E.Comp. Bobby Spiers, E.Comp. David Jacobs
Back Row: E.Comp. Gary Spiers, E.Comp. Tom Weir, Comp. Terry Moore, V E.Comp. Bill McClenaghan, V.E.Comp. Uel Crooks, E.Comp. Stevie Bell, E.Comp. Robert Lenaghan, E.Comp. David Dowey, E.Comp. Stephen Houston, Comp. Paul Coard and V.E.Comp. Drew Welsh.
The Festive Board.


















