Bogger’s in Ardee to close this Sunday

Bogger’s Lounge in Ardee is set to close this coming Sunday.

While not Dundalk news directly, the popular venue at the Turfman’s Lounge had become popular with gig goers from both near and far due to the calibre of live musicians and comedians it had lined up in recent years.

The pub, which was run by Mark Conlon, announced its impending closure on its Facebook page today but Mark – aka Bogger – hinted that he could be set to reopen in another venue quite soon.

He said: “As ye know folks we were 3 years open last week and with regret we wont be renewing our lease for another year!! This Sunday coming will be our last day open!! Thank you for much for all your custom over the years, some great nights where had!!

“Upcoming shows with Mick Flannery and Neil Delamere will be going ahead at new venue… details coming soon!!

“Thank you once again from Bogger!!!”

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Meanwhile, in Ardee

Mark Conlon of Ardee pub The Turfman’s, aka Bogger’s Lounge, has posted the following picture on Facebook of a glass of water which he poured from the tap in the bar today.

I’m sure business people are glad they pay their water rates to Louth Local Authorities now.

As he says himself “WTF?”

Teenage Dirtbags

The band behind one of the most iconic songs of the last decade could be playing in this area shortly.

Wheatus, whose hit track Teenage Dirtbag was a massive hit and featured in the film Loser, could be on their way to Boggers in Ardee.

Mark Conlon of Boggers put a Facebook post up earlier to gauge people’s reaction but it’s fair to say that there would be a sizeable crowd from the general area who would love to sing along to a song that was voted the 69th best of all time by British music channel ‘The Hits’.

Why not have another listen to remind yourself of how good it was back in the day…