Grosvenor Road / Bóthar Grosvenor

Grosvenor Road / Bóthar Grosvenor
BT12
Year first recorded: 1858-1859

Grosvenor Road in part was once known as Grosvenor Street and also College Street South.

The Irish language form only applies to part of the street.

"Councillor Shaw gave notice that he would move at next Meeting:  That the name of College Street South and Grosvenor Street be changed to Grosvenor Road.”   (17th March 1903).

"That the Council be recommended to change the name of College Street South and Grosvenor Street to Grosvenor Road.  Amendment.  Moved by Councillor J. J. M‘Donnell,  Seconded by Alderman Hutton,  That the Council be recommended to name the entire street from Great Victoria Street to Falls Road Grosvenor Street.  The Committee divided, and on a show of hands 5 voted for and 6 against the amendment, which was declared lost.  The original motion was then put and passed, 6 voting for and 5 against it.  Councillor J. J. M‘Donnell gave notice that he would move at next meeting that the foregoing resolution be rescinded".  (24th March 1903).  

  "In the absence of Councillor J. McDonnell the notice of motion in his name to rescind the resolution passed at last meeting changing the name of College Street South and Grosvenor Street to Grosvenor Road was not dealt with".  (31st March 1903).