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 Disrict Grand King, R.E. Comp David G Openshaw, Comp. Hugh Blair, E.Comp. Gary Spiers.
Back Row: V.E. Comp. Jim Porter, E.Comp. David Dowey & 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. Aaln 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 & 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 accompanied by H.P. R.E. Comp. Joe Corr and C.S. E.Comp. Trevor Wilson
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 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, V.E. Comp. Drew Welsh.
The Festive Board.
Abbey RAC 180 2018 Installation
Excellent King, Gary Spiers accompanied by Distinguished Companions, Officers , Visitors and Companions from his Chapter after his installation.
Excellent King, Gary Spiers accompanied by V.E.C. Jim Patterson, V.E.C. Simon Lusty, V.E.C. Uel Crooks, R.E.C. Joe Corr, V.E.C. Foster Clyde, V.E.C. Bill McClenghan & V.E.C. Neil Ritchie.
V.E.C. Simon Lusty, Installing Officer congratulating the Excellent King, Gary Spiers.
Excellent King Gary Spiers, pictured with Comp. Ian Eachus, H.P. & Comp. Mark McGookin, C.S.
Excellent King Gary Spiers, accompanied by his father E.C. Bobby Spiers.
Excellent King Gary Spiers, presenting Comp. Ken Graig with his 25 year Jewel and certificate.
Companions enjoying the Festive Board.
Abbey RAC 180 2017 Installation
Excellent King, Robert Lenaghan accompanied by Distinguished Companions, Officers , Visitors and Companions from his Chapter after his installation.
Excellent King,E,Comp..Robert Lenaghan accompanied by V.E.C. Drew Walsh, R.E.Comp. Joe Corr, V.E.Comp.. Foster Clyde, V.E.Comp. Simon Lusty, V.E.Comp. Neil Ritchie,
V.E.Comp. Jim Porter and V.E.Comp Bill McClenghan.
V.E.C. Simon Lusty, Installing Officer congratulating the Excellent King, Robert Lenaghan.
Excellent King Robert Lenaghan, pictured with
Comp. Gary Spiers, H.P. & Comp. Ian Eachus, C.S.
The outgoing Excellent King, Stephen Houston, congratulating the incoming Excellent King,
E.Comp. Robert Lenaghan.
Companions enjoying the Festive Board.
Festive Board
Festive Board
Festive Board
V.E.C. Drew Welsh responding to the toast of the most Excellent District Grand King and District Grand Officers of the District Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Antrim and other District Grand Royal Arch Chapters in fraternal communication therewith.
E.C. Stephen Houston responding to the toast of the Immediate Past Excellent King.
Companions enjoying the Festive Board
Companions enjoying the Festive Board
Companions enjoying the Festive Board
Companions enjoying the Festive Board
Abbey RAC 180 2016 Installation
E.K. Stephen Houston accompanied by District Officers, Officers of RAC 180 and guests after his installation.
E.K. Stephen Houston accompanied by R.E. Comp. Bill McLenghan, R.E. Comp. Joe Corr, H.P. Comp. Robert Lenaghan, C.S. Comp. Paul Coard and V.E. Comp. Foster Clyde.
E.K. Stephen Houston accompanied by Comp. Robert Lenaghan, H.P. and Comp. Paul Coard, C.S.
E.K. Stephen Houston accompanied by his Officers;
Back row
E.C. Freddie Hoy, Janitor, Comp. Gary Spiers, RAC, E.C. Stephen Bell, E.C.Neil Ritchie, Organist, E.C. Drew Welsh, D.O.C.,
Front Row
V.E. Comp. Jim Porter, Registrar, Comp. Robert Lenaghan H.P., Comp. Paul Coard C.S., E.C. Alan Hunter, Treasurer, E.C. Bobby Spiers, Chaplain.
V.E.Comp. Jim Porter pictured with E.C. Jim Mclaughlin.
E.Comp. Alan Hunter taking over as Treasurer from E.Comp. Jim McLauglin who was retiring from the role after 20 years.
Companions enjoying the speeches and relaxing at the Festive Board
Abbey RAC 180 2015 Installation
E.K. Freddie Hoy accompanied by District Grand Royal Arch Chapter Officers and Companions of his Chapter.
E.K. Freddie Hoy along side High Priest
Comp. Stephen Houston and Chief Scribe
Comp. Robert Lenaghan.
Comp. Gary Spiers with his father Excellent Comp. Bobby Spiers.
The Festive Board
E.Comp. Stephen Bell proposing the toast to the new Excellent King Freddie Hoy.
E.K. Freddie Hoy replying to his Toast of the Excellent King.
V.E.Comp. Simon Lusty replying to his toast of Installing Officer.
Comp. Gary Spiers proposing the toast to Absent Brethren
Comp. Willie Ross, Chief Scribe of Abbey & Rifle Chapter No. 513, Edinburgh, responding on behalf of the toast to the visitors.
E.Comp. Stephen Bell presenting the Excellent King Freddie Hoy with the Excellent King Jewel.
E.Comp. Bobby Spiers proposing the toast to the Installing Officer, V.E. Comp. Simon Lusty.
Comp. Ian Eachus proposing the toast to Masonic Charities.
Comp. Stephen Houston proposing the toast to the Visiting Companions.
Companions relaxing at the festive board after listening to the speeches.
V.E.Comp. Neil Ritchie entertaining the Companions with a fine melody of songs.
Abbey RAC 180 2011 Installation
Excellent King, E.Comp. Billy Shaw accompanied by his Officers and Companions of the Chapter.
E. Mail Address:
Address:
Whiteabbey Masonic Centre
51 Monkstown Avenue
Newtownabbey
BT37 0EB