Ardee Mourns the Loss of Well-Known Publican

Yesterday, September 10th 2024, the news broke of the passing of well-known local Ardee resident and publican, Benny Anderson.

Those of us of a certain age will remember him as a friendly, caring and sociable businessman, who ran his premises as if it was a home – And indeed, it was.

The establishment hasn’t been open in recent years, and even before then it would never be known if you knocked on Benny’s door on Irish Street, would the business be operating that evening or not. And that was part of the pub’s charm. He was praised not only locally, but nationally too. A Google search will show up reviews from far and wide, many adoring the small town Irish charm of the building itself. A cosy fire place, nothing fancy, but like stepping back in time. And of course, those who were lucky enough to have a drink there felt very welcomed by their warm host.

Benny Anderson, 2010 - Personal archives

Predeceased by his parents William and Annie, his sisters Josie, Annie and brother William. The 94-year old Benny (Bernard) Anderson will be sadly missed by his loving family, nieces and nephews Anne, Mary, Patricia, Kevin, Geraldine and Owen (Callan), Pauline, Liam, Pádraig and J.J. (Carpenter), grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews, his loyal carers Theresa, Susanne, Laura, Catherine and Lisa, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Indeed, he was a well-respected character, and will be sadly missed by the entire community of Ardee. Today we raise a glass to our memories of Benny, and send our deepest condolences to his family and closest friends.

All funeral and contact details are on Rip.ie listing.

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