Washington Street, Cork


Washington Street 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 and Lancaster Quay with the Grand Parade.
Larger buildings on Washington Street include Cork Courthouse and St Augustine's Catholic Church.
Washington Street has a number of bars, nightclubs, and restaurants located on the street.

Events

In 1921, one member of the public was killed as police lorries on the street were attacked during the Irish War of Independence.
In 2000, one person was killed when the facade of a Washington Street building partially collapsed. Several premises on the street were closed shortly afterwards to facilitate checks and works on other buildings in the area. The street was, again, temporarily closed in early March 2020 following another structural failure.