Night of pride, history, fellowship, music and Brotherhood as Cairncastle LOL 692 marks 200 years

The event took place on December 15, the exact date of the Lodge’s formation 200 years ago.

Guests were joined by Assistant Grand Master Brother Worthington McGrath, County Master Brother Maurice Kirkwood, and Brother Eddie Peacock, Worshipful District Master Larne District No 1.

Also visiting were Brethren from the Larne, Braid and Carrickfergus Districts, along with Belfast County. Brother Roger Hunter made the journey all the way from Scotland to help mark the milestone.

In a social media post, the Lodge said: “It was wonderful to see our honorary members in attendance, men who have devoted a lifetime of service and dedication to the Lodge. We also held in our thoughts those members unable to attend due to illness or health; you were very much with us in spirit.”

Following the meeting, Brother Worthington McGrath and Worshipful Master Brother Trevor Acheson cut the bicentenary cake, before the ladies treated everyone to wonderful food.

The evening was rounded off by Cairncastle Flute Band, formed by the Lodge, with several members playing with the band for the very first time.

Brother Cecil Knox sing a few tunes to finish the night of celebration, as he has done on so many memorable occasions in the Orange Hall over the years.