McArdle’s pub in Anne Street
Peadar McArdle
One of Dundalk’s best known publicans, Peadar McArdle, is set to retire after 25 years of running McArdle’s in Anne Street having placed the leasehold interest up for sale.
The 70-year-old bought the lease of the pub in 1989 after being made redundant from Clark’s shoe factory and ran the pub with his wife Teresa.
Peadar confirmed his retirement to The Argus newspaper, saying: “I’m delighted to be retiring. I’m 70 years of age now and it’s time for a new generation to take over the running of the pub.”
While now living in Knockbridge, Peadar and Teresa raised their family of five above the premises for a time, with son Paul still working behind the bar to this day.
‘Peadar’s’, as it is affectionately known, is believed to have origins from the 1800s when it was an inn and lodging house.
A popular venue for supports of local GAA, soccer and rugby teams, the pub has its own golf society and has entertained countless sporting stars down through the years, including Stephen Staunton.
McArdles is now on offer via Sherry FitzGerald Carroll, who are selling the leasehold interest.
