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.
Tib is the ace of trumps, and Tom is the knave of trumps in the game of Gleek an English card game for three persons. It is played with a 44-card pack and was popular from the 16th century through the 18th century.
SOUTH WILLIAM STREET -THE LANDS OF TIB AND TOM
Tib is the ace of trumps, and Tom is the knave of trumps in the game of Gleek an English card game for three persons. It is played with a 44-card pack and was popular from the 16th century through the 18th century.
