R. I. Ceilidhe Club

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Patrick Harrington, President

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*2024 Appreciation Event*
Every year the club has a special "Appreciation day" where we say thank you to all of our members that make the Ceilidhe Club a very specail place. This year was no exception. It was feared that the club might have to close down after the COVID pandemic, but through all of your efforts we not only didn't have to close but we have actually gotten better. Sunday May 5, 2024 was the latest installment of the Appreciation day that also included the swearing in of our club ofrficers. There wsas plenty of food for everyone thanks to the expert cooking skills of our resident Patrick Harrington as well as our Seargent-at-Arms Glenn O'Gara. We were also entertained by the fantastic "Ireland the Band". Here are some photos that were taken at the event.
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Irish immigrants founded the Rhode Island Ceilidhe Club in 1956. The purpose was to have a place to hold social activities and share their common heritage. The club is located in Cranston, RI, and there we host pub nights, lectures, classes, ceilis and concerts...as well as special events and our marvelous St. Patricks' Day corned beef dinner! Here you will find an old fashioned welcome, a cozy pub with the game on of an occasional Sunday, tea and your favorite beverages, and some of the best Irish traditional music around.

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Whether you are a member of the Ceilidhe Club or not, you can show your pride of being an Irish-American by purchasing and wearing clothing that you can order right here! All you need to do is pick your items and click the 'Buy Now' button. An eMail will be sent to someone at the club and your products will be bundled for you for the next time you come to the club to pick it up or, if you'd like, your order can be shipped to you for a nominal fee of $10.00 per item. If you'd like your order mailed to you, check this checkbox

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The Trad Stops Here!

Over the years, we have been thrilled to offer intimate evenings with some of the best names in traditional music. Our Pub and Hall have been the setting for performances by Kevin Burke, Frankie Gavin, Niamh Parsons, Brian Conway and Felix Dolan, Sean Tyrrell, Andy Irvine, John Carty, Joey Abarta, The Murphy Beds, Grainne Hambly and Billy Jackson, and many others. Our smaller spaces can often be 'just the thing' for the first concert in a tour, or the show that fits in beautifully between larger cities. Concerts are added throughout the season as space in the schedule permits, so be sure to "like" our Facebook page for the latest event details.

In addition to our concert evenings, Pub Nights bring out our favorite local talent on many a Friday. Get the current round of info- sign up for our e mail list, or check out the latest newsletter here. We promise a warm welcome and a fabulous time!

We also offer top notch food offerings every Friday. These are prepared by our wonderful cook Glenn. Be sure to check out our pub specials below.

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Set Dancing: Irish Set Dancing


Monday Nights Sep - Jun fm 7:15-9:15 $7; no partner required! parties and special nights throughout the season


Ticket prices: (members) $10.00 (non-members) $15.00

Step Dancing: Irish Step Dancing with Meghan Kelly


The Kelly School of Irish Dance is thriled to continue the Ceilidhe Club`s tradition of Irish step dancing classes and welcome a new generation of Irish Dancers to the KSID x Ceilidhe Club dance family.

Meghan Kelly, TCRG, began teaching Irish Dance in  2006 at the Club and is delighted to return home this Spring. The Kelly School offers both competitive and recreational dance programs, private lessons, workshops, adult classes, and our favourite— performance choreography classes. Classes are offered for the littlest of beginners through world champion level dancers. Please contact Meghan Kelly for details and to enroll.

eMail: Meghan@thekellyschoolofirishdance.com

Phone: (401) 595-7866

The dance lessons for kids will be starting on March 7, 2024 in the hall.  Classes will be every Thursday evening at 7:00 PM.

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President: Patrick Harrington

Vice President: Heather Pearson (Eric)

Treasurer: Joanne Mollica (Steven)

My family is of Irish heritage, Walsh and O'Rourke. I grew up in a household of Irish music and a fascination for anything Irish. My parents brought me to The Blarney Stone Pub in Pawtucket where "Ireland 32" held office. I joined Ireland 32 and then The Ceilidhe Club. I have volunteered at Edgewood Yacht Club since 1989 off and on as Treasurer, and assistant Treasurer. I currently am the Bookkeeper there. While at the Ceilidhe Club last year, a notice was posted that a Treasurer was needed and I am now happily in that position . I co-share the office with Rose Dourette. I enjoy the comraderie at the Ceilidhe Club and the wonderful music and friends.

Treasurer: Rose Durette

Recording Secretary: Sara Benz

Corresponding Secretary: Dorothy Langford

Sergeant at Arms: Glenn O'Gara

Webmaster: Paul G `Jerry` Scannell (Mary)

I have been involved in many organizations over the years to include The Shamrock Society of North Providence (past president), The Ancient Order of Hibernians - William J McEnery Division (past president), Knights of Columbus (past Grand Knight). I have also been the webmaster for my K of C council as well as the RI State Council. I have truly loved designing the Ceilidhe Club website.

Trustee: Dennis Hughes

Trustee: Maureen Murphy

Trustee: Katherine `Kathy` Greenwell (Joseph)

Trustee: Ann McCarthy

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