The Grand Council of Instruction held an Open Meeting in the Grand Council Chamber at Freemasons Hall, Dublin, on Saturday, 15th November 2025. V.E. Sir Knight Desmond McCormick opened the meeting, and the Grand Scribe for Instruction, V.E. Sir Knight Roy Lamont, reviewed the manual. A degree team from Greater Belfast and Mid-Ulster showcased the Opening and Closing, as well as the Degree of Knight of the East. Questions were raised, and the Elected Members praised the exemplary degree, with no comments to add. The meeting saw a great turnout, with members from all four Provinces in Ireland and officers from England and North Wales in attendance.
The exemplification Degree team from Greater Belfast & Mid-Ulster