CARNEGIE, Pa. — Two years after a devastating fire, a beloved Irish pub is closer to reopening.
Riley’s Pour House, which opened in Carnegie in 1979, caught fire Nov. 14, 2024. No one was hurt, but the business was destroyed.
Riley’s moved to rebuild, aided by community members and even a benefit concert. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new pub was held Sept. 18, after two missed St. Patrick’s Days.
Saturday, Riley’s posted an update on social media, saying, “the next chapter has begun” for the business.
Framing for the new pub is up, Riley’s said, sharing photos of the structure in progress.
“What was lost can never be replaced, but seeing the new structure take shape is a reminder that resilience, patience, and community can carry us forward. ... We’re one step closer to opening our doors again, and we can’t wait to welcome you back.”
A reopening date wasn’t given, though owner Joe Riley said in September that it would hopefully be open for St. Patrick’s Day in 2027.
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