Oliver Plunkett Street

Street in Cork

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Oliver Plunkett Street, an 18th-century thoroughfare, is a major shopping area in Cork City. Originally named George’s Street after King George I, who was the reigning monarch of Great Britain and Ireland at the time, it has a rich and evolving history.

Much of George’s Street was destroyed by British troops during the Burning of Cork. Two years later, following the establishment of the Irish Free State, the street was renamed to honor Oliver Plunkett, the Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and the Primate of All Ireland.

Despite the official name change, many locals continued to refer to it as George’s Street for several decades. The area was even listed as “Late George’s Street” in the city directory, despite the presence of the city’s General Post Office on Oliver Plunkett Street.

Today, Oliver Plunkett Street is a prime shopping destination and a popular spot for nightlife. The section between Parnell Place and Grand Parade is pedestrianized daily from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, making it an excellent place for a relaxed walk. In 2016, Oliver Plunkett Street was honored with the Great Street Award by the London Academy of Urbanism.

The Oliver Plunkett Street appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Cork!

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Visiting Oliver Plunkett Street

Address: Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, Ireland
Duration: 20 minutes

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