Washington Street, Cork

Washington Street (Sráid Washington in Irish), is one of the main streets of Cork city, Ireland. Built in 1824 it runs from the old medieval town center 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.

Cork Courthouse

Notable buildings on Washington Street include the newly renovated Cork City Courthouse, and St Augustine's Catholic Church.

The pedestrian crossing of Washington Street and Grand Parade is one of the busiest in Cork.

Nightlife

Washington Street is the centre of much of Cork city's nightlife with popular bars, nightclubs, and restaurants located on the street or close to it in an area branded "Washington Village"

See also

• List of places named for George Washington
• Geographical renaming