Lodge No. 384 Dundalk

Lodge No. 384 meets on the first Wednesday each month at 8.00pm except June, July and August in Freemason’s Hall Dundalk. The Lodge was granted its warrant in 1802 and has been in continuous working since that date. A warm welcome is extended to visitors and guests in Lodge and at the Festive Board that follows the Lodge meeting.

History

It was during the Wars of the French Revolution, that Lord Roden raised the 1st Fencible Light Dragoons in the town of Dundalk, which was later to become known as Lord Roden's Fox-hunters. This regiment was placed on the Irish Establishment on 21st July, 1794, and disbanded 7th October, 1800. The warrant of Lodge No 384 had at this time been granted to the town of Loughrea, to hold Masonic Meetings in the town on 7th October, 1762. On 2nd May, 1799 Lodge 384, was compounded for arrears of dues owed to the Grand Lodge of Ireland. A duplicate Warrant was then granted to the Earl of Rodens' 1st Fencible Light Dragoons; when at the time the regiment was then deployed in the town of Bandon, in Cork. The Earl of Rodens' Fencible regiment returned home to Dundalk in December 1802, where it was quartered on part of Lord Roden's Estate, and as a result of their return, Lodge No.384 has continued in the town of Dundalk ever since.

50 Year Jewel.

On the 31 March 2006 - W Bro Bertie Farlow was presented with his fifty year Jewel. The Provincail Grand Master presented the jewel. Bertie is a very active mason and continues in office as the Director of Ceremonies. The photograph shows Bertie receiving his certificate from the Worshipful Master.

From the left Provincial Deputy Grand Master, Provincial Grand Master, W Bro Alex Shilliday WM, W Bro Bertie Farlow, Provincial Grand Secretary and Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.

 

The Chairs in Freemasons Hall, Dundalk

 

Senior Wardens Chair ~~~~~~~~ Masters Chair ~~~~~~~~ Junior Wardens Chair

 

The three Principal Officers Jewels

The Jewels worn by the three principal officers of the lodge are beautifully engraved - as shown below.