Irish Town, Gibraltar

Irish Town is a pedestrian footpath running through central Gibraltar between Cooperage Lane and John Mackintosh Square. The route runs alongside Main Street and provides a connecting passage through the heart of the commercial area.

The area was originally called Calle de Santa Ana after a small chapel at the Market Lane intersection. The name changed in the early 19th century when an Irish military regiment took quarters in this sector of the city.

The name emerged during the early 19th century when an Irish military regiment was stationed in this area of Gibraltar. This naming reflects the diverse communities that shaped different quarters of the city over time.

The footpath is easy to locate as it runs parallel to Main Street and is well-marked as a central pedestrian zone. The ground surface is level and accessible for walkers of all abilities without any notable slopes or irregularities.

This location once held remains of a monastery founded by the Mercedarian Fathers in 1581, visible as columns at Trafalgar House entrance. The monastery was destroyed during the Great Siege between 1779 and 1783, but these stone remnants still stand as traces of that period.

Location: Gibraltar

GPS coordinates: 36.14228,-5.35403

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00