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Freemasons' Hall, Dublin
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @FMH_Ireland Built between 1866 and 1869, Freemasons' Hall is the home of the Grand Lodge of Ireland and the administrative headquarters for the Freemasons of Ireland. The building was designed by Edward Holmes who won an architectural competition organised by the Grand Lodge following the purchase of the site in 1864.
The site originally consisted of two Georgian town houses. Augustus Fitzgerald 3rd Duke of Leinster (1791-1864) was Grand Master at the time of construction of the building, which features work from Joseph Digges, Meades of Brunswick Street, Beattys furniture makers and Telford & Telford who designed the organ in Grand Lodge Room.
As well as being the home of Irish Freemasonry, the Hall boasts 6 elaborately themed rooms, used as meeting places for the fraternity. They each play host to Masonic Lodges and also the appendant fraternal orders of Royal Arch, The Order of Knight Masons, Knights Templar, and the Ancient and Accepted Rite. The Grand Lodge Room is the largest room and to masons represents different aspects of Kings Solomons Temple. The Royal Arch Room has an Egyptian theme, the Knights Templar room takes the form of a medieval chapel and the Prince Rose-Croix room adopts a Victorian Gothic style. The Order of Knight Masons also have a themed room in an extension of the building.
Freemasons' Hall is home to over 30 Masonic Lodges who rent these rooms during the months of September-June. They hold masonic meetings, dinners, fund raisers and launch charity functions.
Freemasons' Hall has a proud tradition of facilitating many external groups and their events.The Grand Lodge Room has played host to classical groups including the Degani Ensemble and the Cantoiri Choir and has showcased modern artists such as Vyvienne Long and Max Greenwood. The Yellow Rose art collective used the building in 2012 for an exhibition showcasing some of Dublins foremost modern artists, and some exciting short films have been screened here. Keep your eyes on the page for forthcoming events.
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facebook.comIt's been a great year. A huge thank you to everybody whose used our Hall this year. We've had a blast. From book launches to Horror Expos, exhibitions and art shows its been a mad year. Thank you for coming and we hope you come back in the New Year.
So the final concert of the year is about to start. We're looking forward to Diva Voces Christmas concert in aid of Pieta House.
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Don't forget the Caxton Carols tomorrow night. There's still a few tickets at the door. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1149048315132619&id=418851951485596
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Some amazing photos of the Hall during the recent At The Drawing Room concert featuring the City of Dublin Chamber Orchestra. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g4sr541do6h2qpf/AAAbm45QlZyO4kXpY0zCEONna?dl=0 https://www.facebook.com/photo.declanhackett/
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I'm afraid you're wrong there David. Freemasonry has always been open to anyone. Oscar Wilde and many others were Freemasons. We do not, and have never discriminated against class, colour or creed. I think our founders were more broadminded than you suppose.😉 Fantastic concert this evening and we're looking forward to seeing the Dublin Gay Mans Chorus again.
A truly amazing weekend here at the Hall. Last night's events remain secret...for now... and tonight we were entranced by the Dublin Gay Mens Choir. Huge apologies to those we had to turn away, and a big thank you for your courtesy.
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