“Iveagh,” area built at old Broadway Village, named after the Iveagh Trust. Iveagh Crescent, Falls Road, was originally called Celtic Parade.
Iveagh occurs in the names of four baronies in Co. Down: Iveagh Upper, Upper Half; Iveagh Upper, Lower Half; Iveagh Lower, Upper Half; and Iveagh Lower, Lower Half. Iveagh is derived from the Irish Uíbh Eachach, 'descendents of Echu' (PNNI vol. VI).
"On the application of Mr. J. R. Thompson, it was Resolved – That the name Iveagh Drive be approved for a new street on his property situated off Falls Road". (10th July 1928).
"Resolved - ...that the name Celtic Parade be approved for a new street off Iveagh Drive on the property of Messrs. John Thompson Estate Co. ...". (15th January 1935).