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Oliver Plunkett Street
Street in central Cork, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oliver Plunkett Street (Irish: Sráid Olibhéir Pluincéid)[1] is a shopping street in Cork, Ireland. It was originally laid-out in the early 18th century as the city expanded eastwards beyond the original city walls.
Quick Facts Native name, Former name(s) ...
![]() Oliver Plunkett Street looking east from Grand Parade | |
Native name | Sráid Oilibhéir Pluincéid (Irish) |
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Former name(s) | George's Street |
Namesake | Oliver Plunkett |
Length | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
Width | 11 metres (36 ft) |
Location | Cork, Ireland |
Postal code | T12 |
Coordinates | 51.898°N 8.4705°W / 51.898; -8.4705 |
east end | Parnell Place |
west end | Grand Parade |
Other | |
Known for | 'Great Street Award' 2016, restaurants, shops |
Status | Pedestrian priority |
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