Washington Street is one of the main
streets of Cork city, Ireland

Ireland

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. 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

George III of the United Kingdom

George III was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of these two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death...

. In 1918 the people of Cork renamed it, perhaps ironically as a tribute to George Washington

George Washington

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The street itself links the Western Road with the Grand Parade.

Notable buildings on Washington Street include the newly renovated Cork City courthouse and St. Augustine's Catholic church.

NightLife

Washington Street is the centre of much of Cork city's nightlife with many of Cork's most popular bars, nightclubs, and restaurants located on the street or close to it.