About me: David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan started Ri Ra when they opened their first Ri Ra pub in Charlotte, NC in March 1997. The two grew up together in Dublin, Ireland and emigrated separately to America, one to pursue a career in design the other in Guinness marketing. As the business grew the two befriended and became partners with Jay Luther, an experienced multi unit operator who now runs Ri Ra Holdings, LLC.
Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant strives to create the ultimate dining and entertainment experience. The Ri Ra goal is to deliver the quintessential Irish Pub experience. Ri Ra is meticulous in pursuit of this goal, from sourcing authentic and often famous old pubs in Ireland such as the Olympia Theatre, which first opened in Dublin in 1879. Once restored and shipped to the US, Ri Ra follows through with a sizable investment in its most valuable resource, people. The Rí Rá values; RESPECT, INTEGRITY, RESULTS and ACHIEVEMENT are prevalent throughout the staff training process and carried out in our daily consumer interaction. Our overall goal is not only to exceed our guests dining, drinking and entertainment expectations, but to create an environment that in terms of "welcoming" is second to none.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~RI-RA PROVIDENCE~~~Lavin's originally opened in the town of Swinford in county Mayo on the wind swept west coast of Ireland in the year 1889. There it stood unchanged until 1998 when it began its journey to Providence. Now this wonderful example of a traditional shop bar is centerstage in Rí~Rá Providence.
Throughout the entire pub you will find items of antiquity and interest. The iron pillars at the entrance to the pub, for example, were part of the original steam driven machinery from the cotton mills in Drogheda, County Louth. They originate from the early 1800's. The parlor bar, c. 1850, was recovered from a Georgian property in Dublin that was gutted by fire in 1995.
Of particular interest is the stain glass panel in the gothic bar. Dating from the 1600's, it is an example of early glasswork. It has been re-leaded, but look closely and you will see that the glass is uneven and irregular in thickness. Glass at that time was blown and flattened by hand before it cooled. Also of interest in the gothic bar are the pillars and paneling that came from Belfast, c.1700's. (Look closely at the wood paneling in the gothic bar and you can see the shadow of the numbers that once hung on it are stained into the grain of the wood.l)
No visit to Rí~Rá Providence is complete without a look at the authentic Dublin Harp, made by Egan's of Dawson St. With its fittings of brass and carvings decorated with the original gold leaf, it is believed that this harp was once played in the Irish National Symphony.
EVERYONE CAN HAVE FUN AT RI RA!!! NO MATTER WHAT YOUR STYLE
Who I'd like to meet: RIRA PROVIDENCE, LLC
50 Exchange Terr.
Providence, RI 02903
phone: 401.272.1953
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NITESTRIKE STARTS 2010 @ THE DOWNTOWN CAFE SAT 1-2-10 WITH SOME NEW SONGS ADDED TO OUR SHOW SPELLBOUND -SWEET CHILD - LIVIN ON A PRAYER - ENTER SANDMAN , PLUS A FEW MORE SURPRISES . HAVE A SAFE NEW YEAR . http://www.myspace.com/downtowncafe
THANX A MILLION FOR BEING A FRIEND! I WISH YOU A FABULOUS, DARK AND TWISTED HOLIDAY SEASON!!! I DO HOPE THAT 2010 GREETS YOU WELL!
* If you get the chance, stop by and solve my riddle in the upcoming story of 'OUIJA', in the NEW Twisted Tales 'R' book coming soon to bookstores worldwide. Find this story along with others in my blog section. If it's not 'Sue', then who is it?? HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010! -Criss Karver (Author of THE LUNACY MACHINE)
THE NITESTRIKE SHOW ROCKS HAMIS RESTAURANT 162 MAIN ST LANESBORO MA. 12-18-09 SOME OF THE SONGS WE WILL BE PERFORMING ARE : SPELLBOUND -BRING ME TO LIFE - FAKE IT - PARALYZER - ENTER SANDMAN - PRIDE AND JOY - COLD SHOT - LONG COOL WOMAN -AND MANY OTHER FAVORITES . HAMIS IS A GREAT PLACE FOR DRINKS FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT CHECK OUR PAGE FOR UPCOMING R I AND CT DATES NEAR YOU . COME AND PARTY WITH US !
Hi Everyone - We wanted to remind everyone about our Halloween Hotel Party on Saturday, October 31st. We are getting an unbelievable response to this party and it is sure to be a packed house. If you are planning on staying overnight, please be sure to call us for the location as our block of rooms has already filled up but the hotel has extended it for our group. We were able to get a special room rate of $79. Call us at 401-632-9646. (CALL US FOR LOCATION)
This is SONIC BREW Please show your support and join our page for the RI & MA Special Olympics Fundraiser even if you can not go. Thank you.:) & pass the word. we will rocking out for a great cause. We will be hitting the stage at 9pm, Rhode Island Rocks will be on at 10:15 and Zoom will be headline at at 11:30pm to 2am. come on down, or just show your support and join our page. Ticket includes 3 bands and buffet as well.
CONGRATULATIONS RI~RA PROVIDENCE! * * You are #70 pub / tavern / saloon / on The Indulgers "International Internet Virtual Pub Tour. * * We are here to play for you! Just hit the fun button on your screen and The Indulgers will perform our new song "Whiskey Tonight". * * NEXT: Come and visit our myspace site or our web site at www.shamrocker.com to see your establishment's name and place on our "International Internet Virtual Pub Tour" list made up of pubs/taverns/ale houses/saloons/and bars from all over the world. We will be contacting your friends and letting them know they can stop by your myspace site to see The Indulgers perform. Thanks for participating in the world's 1st "International Internet Virtual Pub Tour"! ** Cheers!
Hit the fun button to start the show...recommended viewing in HQ (High Quality).
