Provincial Grand Lodge

About Us

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Welcome to the website of the Provincial Grand Lodge of North Munster.

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Our province is centred on Limerick and covers Counties Limerick and Clare, along with adjoining parts of Tipperary and Kerry. We are one of fourteen Masonic provinces on the island of Ireland, all operating under the Grand Lodge of Ireland.

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Whether you arrive here out of curiosity, a love of history, or a genuine interest in joining us - I hope you find what you are looking for.

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Who We Are

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Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation with deep roots in this part of Ireland. We have evidence of Masonic activity in Limerick stretching back over five hundred years, making us one of the oldest organised brotherhoods in the region.

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Our Province is home to seven lodges - six meeting in Limerick city and one in Roscrea. Each lodge typically has between twenty and forty members, and together we form a close-knit community of men from all walks of life.

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We are not a religious or political organisation. In fact, discussion of religion and politics is strictly forbidden at our meetings. What unites us is a shared belief in integrity, brotherhood, and service.

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What We Do

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Our work as Freemasons is guided by four core values: fraternity, charity, integrity, and respect.

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• Fraternity means genuine fellowship - the kind built over time through shared traditions, ritual, and mutual support. Many of our members count their lodge brothers among their closest friends.

• Charity means putting that fellowship to practical use. We raise funds and give our time to support worthy causes, both within the Order and in the wider community.

• Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves to a high personal standard -  in our conduct within the lodge, and in how we carry ourselves in daily life.

• Respect means treating every person with dignity, regardless of background, profession, or belief. Inside our lodges, all men are equal. That principle does not stop at the door.

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Men join us for many reasons - friendship, a love of history, a desire to give back, or simply curiosity. What they find is a brotherhood that genuinely tries to make good men better.

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Membership

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Membership is open to any man of good character who is over the age of twenty-one and holds a belief in a Supreme Being. No particular faith or denomination is required.

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There are two commitments involved - time and a modest financial contribution. The primary commitment is to attend meetings and participate actively in the life of your lodge.

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If you are interested in finding out more, you are very welcome to attend one of our monthly coffee mornings at the North Munster Masonic Centre on Castle Street, Limerick. These take place on the second Saturday of each month at 11:15am - come along, meet some members, and see our museum. No obligation, just a conversation.

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You can also submit a membership enquiry directly to the Grand Lodge of Ireland here.

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Our Meetings

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Masonic meetings follow a structured format, not unlike any formal meeting. There is an opening, minutes from the previous meeting, correspondence, and any business to be discussed, followed by a formal close.

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After the formal meeting, members gather for what we call the Festive Board - an informal supper where the real fellowship happens.

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Our meetings are private, and some aspects of our ritual are confidential. This is rooted in our history, not in secrecy for its own sake, and it can be easily explained to anyone who is curious.

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I hope this website gives you a clear and honest picture of who we are. I warmly invite you to explore further - and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Right Worshipful Brother Declan O'Regan
Provincial Grand Master
Masonic Province of North Munster