Brethren, are you ever curious, Do you ever wonder why Masons do what we do or as to the true origins of Freemasonry ?.

Formed in 1914, by a number of erudite senior Masons, The Irish  Lodge of Research is an association of Past Masters set up to research, study, present and publish papers on the history, symbolism and antiquities of Irish Freemasonry, from an inception that pre-dates the formation of the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1725, and includes the early working of the Higher Degrees within the Craft Lodges of Ireland.

The Irish Lodge of Research is comprised of two Classes of Membership: Full Members and Corresponding Members, as defined in page No. 1 of this web site.

If you can satisfy the conditions of Membership, you may pursue your interest in Freemasonry and your quest for a deeper and more fulfilling knowledge of the subject by joining this unique Masonic Lodge.

You can start the process by completing the Membership Application Form obtained by using the link provided on this page; Related instructions and information are given below.   

To submit the Application Form:
Left -click on the Link below to access the Form, PRINT the Form,
Enter your details as requested and post the Form to: --
The Assistant Northern Secretary:
Mr. Joe McIlveen, 
7, Gibson Park Gardens,  Belfast   BT6 9GN, Northern Ireland.   
Telephone or Fax: 0044 (0) 2890-456256. 
E-mail: justjoe.lodgecc@dnet.co.uk