From Duncairn, the residence of Adam J. MacRory, a leading Belfast solicitor (Belfast Directory 1831-1832; Ordnance Survey map 1832-1846). He was the solicitor to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland as can be seen from 1843 records in the House of Lords. He signed himself on 12 June 1843 as “A. J. Macrory, Duncairn, Belfast”.
In former years, the part of the Antrim Road from Carlisle Circus to the Waterworks was called Duncairn Street.
“Resolved, That the application of Mr William Hartley to name the Street at right angles to the new Antrim road, on the south side of the new Presbyterian Church, Duncairn Street be agreed to.” (3rd November 1863).