Free Masons Help

[escollay]

I've recently come into a possession of a possible photo of an ancestor. He was in the Freemasons of Ireland, I am just wondering if anyone can confirm that what he is wearing in this photograph is related to the masons.

He was also a registered pharmacist, not sure if this relates to the picture.

Thank You

[Ian Nelson]

Not easy to say as the details are unclear, but there is script ... 'George ... 1903'
He is in a Lodge, but maybe Orange, Freemason or Ancient Order of Alchemists ? Pharmacists ?
The round badge on the Apron would tell more but I can't enhance it enough to discern details.

Just checked online, 1903 it might refer to Prince George, later King George (1910)

[escollay]

I just searched for Irish Freemason apron and came across this!! Think it’s a match

[Ian Nelson]

That's a common style of Apron but doesn't identify a particular Lodge. Often the Lodge Number is on the Apron & the Sash.  What town did he reside If you can find that you can locate the Lodges in his area.
Its decoration can change according to your status in the lodge. For instance, the Entered Apprentice uses a plain white lambskin without any ornament. The Fellowcraft also uses the plain white lambskin but they have two sky-blue rosettes at the bottom. Master Masons also use the same colour apron however they also have sky blue lining and edging with an additional rosette.
details from MasonicFind
https://masonicfind.com/why-do-freemasons-wear-aprons

[Calpe 1704]

I've recently come into a possession of a possible photo of an ancestor. He was in the Freemasons of Ireland, I am just wondering if anyone can confirm that what he is wearing in this photograph is related to the masons.
He was also a registered pharmacist, not sure if this relates to the picture.
Thank You

Looks like a Master Mason regalia he is wearing, with the Square on his Regalia. The Irish Freemasons always wear their aprons under their jackets. A Master Mason would have three rosettes on his apron.
https://freemason.ie/.
If you know the County you could then write to the Provincial Grand Lodge
https://freemason.ie/about-grand-lodge/provincial-grand-lodges/

[escollay]

I've recently come into a possession of a possible photo of an ancestor. He was in the Freemasons of Ireland, I am just wondering if anyone can confirm that what he is wearing in this photograph is related to the masons.
He was also a registered pharmacist, not sure if this relates to the picture.
Thank You

Looks like a Master Mason regalia he is wearing, with the Square on his Regalia. The Irish Freemasons always wear their aprons under their jackets. A Master Mason would have three rosettes on his apron.
https://freemason.ie/.
If you know the County you could then write to the Provincial Grand Lodge
https://freemason.ie/about-grand-lodge/provincial-grand-lodges/

Yes I have that information, thank you for the link!

[Calpe 1704]

https://freemason.ie/.

If you know the County you could then write to the Provincial Grand Lodge
https://freemason.ie/about-grand-lodge/provincial-grand-lodges/
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Yes I have that information, thank you for the link!
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Anything else just ask 

[mutchall]

Ireland, Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland Membership Registers, 1733-1923
https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60904/

[Calpe 1704]

Does this really work?
Ive just carried out a search for a couple of names, returning blanks.
Grand Lodge has released this to Ancestry?