Georges Quay facts for kids
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One George's Quay Plaza is the headquarters of Ulster Bank
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 Location in Central Dublin
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| Namesake | King George III |
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| Length | 270 m (890 ft) |
| Width | up to 25 metres (82 ft) |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Postal code | D02 |
| Coordinates | 53°20′51″N 6°15′12″W / 53.347505°N 6.253217°W |
| west end | Burgh Quay and Hawkins Street |
| east end | Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Moss Street |
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| Known for | Facebook and Ulster Bank headquarters |
George's Quay is a busy street and quay in Dublin, Ireland. It runs along the southern side of the River Liffey. You can find it between Burgh Quay and Hawkins Street on its western end, and City Quay and Talbot Memorial Bridge on its eastern end.
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History of George's Quay
George's Quay gets its name from King George III. People started building here a long time ago by reclaiming land from the river. This means they added soil and rock to create new land.
The way the quay looks today mostly comes from the 18th century. This was during Dublin's "Georgian" period, when many grand buildings were constructed. However, most of the buildings you see now were built in the 19th and 20th centuries.
In the 21st century, there have been plans to build even more in this area. For example, Dublin City Council had plans in 2008. Also, Córas Iompair Éireann (Ireland's national transport company) made plans in 2015.
What is George's Quay Used For Today?
Businesses and Offices
A big part of George's Quay is taken up by George's Quay Plaza. This is a group of modern buildings located between Hawkins Street and Lombard Street. It's part of the wider IFSC area, which is a hub for banks and financial companies.
Sometimes, people jokingly call this area "Canary Dwarf". This is a playful reference to "Canary Wharf", a very large business area in London.
George's Quay Plaza has 13 floors and faces the Custom House across the river. It stands about 58.8 meters (193 feet) tall. This makes it one of the tallest buildings in Dublin, after Liberty Hall. The plaza was finished in 2002 and was designed by KMD Architecture. It is home to the main offices of Ulster Bank. Plans for this large building complex started back in the 1980s.
Public Transport
Tara Street railway station is located on George's Quay. It is very close to the junctions with Butt Bridge and Tara Street. This station is one of the busiest for people traveling to and from work in Dublin.
Many Dublin Bus routes also have stops along George's Quay. Other private bus companies also use stops here, making it easy to get around the city.
