8th Carrickfergus Boys' Brigade

20/04/2026

Fantastic end of session as we visited the synagogue. Thank you to Mr Michael Black our host for the evening. The boys learned about the Holocaust, the kinder farm in Millisle, the history of the Jewish community in Northern Ireland, the fact that the present president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, grandfather, Chaim Herzog, was born in Belfast in 1918. We learned a lot about our Jewish community, less than 100 in Northern Ireland. What a wonderful evening. Thank you Michael. As a token of appreciation and thanks the boys presented Michael with a kippah which had the Star of David embroidered on it. He said each time he wears it he will be thinking of the boys of 8th Carrickfergus BB.

13/04/2026

Reminder to junior section and company section boys we are going on a visit to the synagogue tonight. Wrap up warm as no heating in the building at present. Further, all boys, men and women going must have head covering, hat to wear during visit. We meet at Holy Trinity at 7pm sharp.

07/04/2026

We are scheduled to go on a visit to the synagogue on Somerton Road, Belfast, on Monday night. We meet at the church at 7pm. All boys in uniform and they must wear a hat. Tell them to wrap up warm as there will be no heat in the building. Parents and siblings are welcome to come along. All men must wear a hat and all married women or mothers must also wear a hat. The synagogue is Opposite the hospice.

We will have permission slips for the boys not accompanied by a parent/guardian

23/03/2026

Easter crafts

23/03/2026

Easter crafts

23/03/2026

No matter what games we ask them they want dodge ball

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

Boys now painting their fungi

16/03/2026

Painting fungi

16/03/2026

Now learning about fungi