The Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren of this Belfast based Masonic Lodge welcome you to this website. Pioneers Masonic Lodge No.420 hopes it will serve you as a helpful guide to Freemasonry and give you an insight into our Lodge..
Our Lodge was formed on 8th June 1915, by Masonic Brethren who’s Battalion, the 16th Battalion; Royal Irish Rifles (Pioneers 36th Ulster Division) was undergoing training at Brownlow House, Lurgan, Northern Ireland, prior to embarkation to Somme. We proudly celebrated our Lodge Centenary in 2015.
The Lodge Warrant was issued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland and we presently work under the auspices of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim.
Once a travelling Military Lodge, Pioneers Masonic Lodge is now stationary, civilian in nature and it’s regular communications are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, starting at 7:15pm, except June, July and August in the Nesbitt Room, Freemasons' Hall, Arthur Square, Cornmarket, Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Installation of Officers is normally during the February meeting.
We extend a warm welcome to all Freemasons who are members of any Lodge which is in amity with the Grand Lodge of Ireland and welcome sensible enquires from those considering membership.
Our Lodge was formed on 8th June 1915, by Masonic Brethren who’s Battalion, the 16th Battalion; Royal Irish Rifles (Pioneers 36th Ulster Division) was undergoing training at Brownlow House, Lurgan, Northern Ireland, prior to embarkation to Somme. We proudly celebrated our Lodge Centenary in 2015.
The Lodge Warrant was issued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland and we presently work under the auspices of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim.
Once a travelling Military Lodge, Pioneers Masonic Lodge is now stationary, civilian in nature and it’s regular communications are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, starting at 7:15pm, except June, July and August in the Nesbitt Room, Freemasons' Hall, Arthur Square, Cornmarket, Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Installation of Officers is normally during the February meeting.
We extend a warm welcome to all Freemasons who are members of any Lodge which is in amity with the Grand Lodge of Ireland and welcome sensible enquires from those considering membership.