[4][5] In 1902, Irish revolutionary Kevin Barry was born at number 8, Fleet Street, where his father ran a dairy business.

[7][8] Although a wealthy area, and a centre of furniture-making,[9] Fleet Street went into decline in the 20th century and in the 1980s was set to be demolished, and a bus terminus built in its place.

[5] Today it is known for its many pubs, cafés and restaurants, including the Hard Rock Cafe, the Oliver St. John Gogarty, Bowes,[10] and The Palace Bar.

[11][12][13] Fleet Street also contains the Irish HQ of Amnesty International, at Seán MacBride House.

[18][19] In Ulysses, Leopold Bloom stands at "Fleet street crossing.