Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
Under the Grand Lodge of Ireland, the Provincial Grand Lodge of Down covers east Belfast, Bangor, Newtownards, Downpatrick, Newry, Banbridge, and Holywood.
Working Irish Constitution ritual, which places strong emphasis on oral delivery without printed ritual books.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of Down |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | GLoI |
| Geographic Region | Northern Ireland |
| Provincial Headquarters | 116 Park Avenue, Belfast, BT4 1JY |
| Year Constituted | 1801 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 145 Lodges (~4,600 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://www.pgldown.org ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Down (Northern Ireland)
Lodges in Provincial Grand Lodge of Down meet at the Provincial headquarters in Belfast (116 Park Avenue, Belfast, BT4 1JY) and local town Masonic Centres across Northern Ireland. Use our UK Postcode & Town Masonic Hall Finder to explore neighbouring centres.
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Down (Northern Ireland)
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Lodge No. 77 | 1738 | Irish Constitution Heritage | Second Tuesday (Sep-May) | BELFAST |
Down (Northern Ireland) Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of Down wear the official Down (Northern Ireland) Provincial emblem on their full dress and undress aprons and collar jewels in accordance with Book of Constitutions dress regulations. Explore our Province-Specific Regalia & Apron Showcase or read our Step-by-Step Guide to Joining Freemasonry in Down (Northern Ireland).