The Congregational Committee agreed to the formation of a Boys' Brigade Company on 11 November 1937 under the leadership of James Nelson of the Shore Road, Greenisland. On 11 March 1938 the Company was enrolled as the 90th Belfast Company. James Nelson was Captain, with Jack Dalton, Samuel McCarthy and J Whitla as Lieutenants. Samuel McCarthy took over as Captain later that year. During the Second World War the Company closed for a time, but was re-started under Harry Scott. The Company became 1st Greenisland on 10 November 1944 and has flourished since that time.

The object of The Boys' Brigade is: The advancement of Christ's Kingdom among boys, and the promotion of habits of obedience, reverence, discipline, self-respect, and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness.

1st Greenisland Company has played a full part in Boys' Brigade activities, including Drill, Gymnastics, Badge Work, Football, and Camp. The first President's Badge winner was Donald Blair in 1973, and the first Queen's Badge winner Graham Hay in 1958. Various Competitions have been entered and won at Battalion, District and National Level.

All boys are welcome from any or no church background.

The Company meets in the Knockagh Hall

Company Section: Wednesdays from 7.30pm

Junior Section: Mondays from 7.00pm

Anchor Boys: Fridays from 6.00pm

Leaders in the Company have been:

Stewart Dickson,
Company Captain

Gavin Watt
Junior Section Leader

A photograph from BB Camp at Ayr in 1959 taken at Prestwick Airport. Left to right, Brian and Margaret Smyth, William Kirkpatrick, Ronnie Orr, Ken Jackson, a member of 101st Belfast Coy., Jackie Delf, John D'Arcy, Sammy Gault.

Diane Sinclair
Anchor Boy Leader