The new club has rekindled memories of former club St Colmcille's which really lit the GAA torch in the east of the city.
After the club announced its formation it was inundated with interest.Įast Belfast men's side faces St Michael's Magheralin today, with the ladies' team taking on Saval tomorrow. Linda Ervine, a well-known Irish language activist and sister-in-law of the late loyalist politician David Ervine, is its president. "Inspired by the GAA tradition of crests becoming vessels for visual storytelling, I created a selections of symbols, each adding their own chapter to the story."
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Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening, with our free daily newsletter.Įnter email address This field is required Sign Up The motto is written in the Farset Feirste typeface, which was donated by John McMillan, Emeritus Professor of Graphic Design at Ulster University and is inspired by the famous tiled street signs of the city and the river that gave it its name.Ĭrest designer Rory Millar said: "What was required was an authentic tribute to the area's unique character that also clearly communicates the progressive ethos of the club itself.ĭaily Headlines & Evening Telegraph Newsletter The club said the crest brought together the rich tapestry of the character of the area and the inclusive nature of the new team. The crest features the Harland & Wolff cranes, a sunrise, the Red Hand of Ulster, a shamrock and a thistle, which the club says represents the communities coming together. The recently formed club revealed the badge yesterday ahead of its first competitive game this evening.Īccording to the club, it was established with the aim of promoting cross-community involvement. The club like all aspects of society, the has seen its numbers decrease but hopefully we will welcome back our old members as well as new customers wanting to use the facilities available.East Belfast GAA has revealed its new crest, which features the club motto "Together" in English, Irish and Ulster-Scots. The club is opened every Saturday night and once the government gives the green light and everything gets back to normal live entertainment will return. So the Hall awaits the return of the lodges even though from the Social Club opened for business. Bro Grant Smith were used in overseeing the photographic sessions and also isolating photographs from old pictures of those too ill to attend the photo-shoots at the time. On the first floor the building in the ante rooms of the craft and chapter the photographs of those who received honours, wearing their respective regalia, were updated for the first time in 10 years.
The displays above the bar now show emblems and symbols which represent each of the six Craft lodges three Royal Arch Chapters two Councils of Knight Masons one Preceptory and the crest of the Social Committee. There are eleven Masonic units which meet regularly in the Carrickfergus Hall – 12 if the Social Club is included.
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Once completed the woodwork around the bar was varnished and the interior walls of the main ground floor rooms were painted using the services of a professional painter.
Bro Russell Lindsay’s electrical know-how also came to the fore when he upgraded the LED lighting and installed a flat screen monitor behind the bar.Bro Paul McMaster and the labouring prowess of some of the social committee members the bar area was modernised and redecorated. Using the joinery and carpentry expertise of W. The refurbishment of the bar and festive areas was undertaken using the knowledge, skills and experience available from Brethren who are members of Masonic units that meet on the premises. The Social Committee of Carrickfergus Masonic Centre used the opportunity during the lockdown period, with the agreement of the Hall committee, to renovate the ground floor of the building.Įnsuring every step of the refurbishment strictly complied with the Government’s rules regarding covid-19, the renovations went ahead. Refurbishment of Carrickfergus Masonic Centre
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