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Washington Street (Sráid Washington in Irish), is a street in Cork city, Ireland. Built in 1824, it runs from the old medieval town centre onto the western marshes. It was originally named "Great George's Street" in honour of King George III. In 1918, the people of Cork renamed it as a tribute to George Washington. The street itself links the Western Road with the Grand Parade.
Larger buildings on Washington Street include Cork City Courthouse (1828) and St Augustine's Catholic Church (1942).
Washington Street is one of the centres of Cork city's nightlife, with bars, nightclubs, and restaurants located on the street (or close to it) in an area sometimes marketed as "Washington Village".
Video Washington Street, Cork
References
Maps Washington Street, Cork
See also
- List of places named for George Washington
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