The street was originally named as Barrack Street as it was close to the former Royal Barracks. The section closest to Queen Street was known as Tighe Street, but previously known as the Gravel Walk up to circa 1780. Both streets were amalgamated and renamed Benburb Street in 1890. It was named for the Battle of Benburb in County Armagh in 1646.
It would appear that life is beginning to return to the area and it will be interesting to see if the St. Patrick's Festival will provide the necessary boost.
TEMPLE BAR APPEARS TO BE RETURNING TO NORMAL
It would appear that life is beginning to return to the area and it will be interesting to see if the St. Patrick's Festival will provide the necessary boost.
