Clonard Gardens / Gairdíní Chluain Ard

Clonard Gardens / Gairdíní Chluain Ard

John Curell whose family came as refugees from France during a time of persecution there lived in Clonard House. He advertised in 1844 that Clonard House and land not exceeding 25 statute acres was to be let. The surmise is that the "Clonard streets" take their name from Clonard House. “Resolved on application of the owners Messrs RJ McConnell and Co. a new street on their property from Cupar Street to Dunmore Street be named Clonard Gardens.” Minutes, Improvement Committee, 2nd February 1898. The Belfast And Province Of Ulster Directory 1858-1859