"The application of Mr. Wm. Carlisle to name a new street on a line with Albert Bridge Terrace in Ballymacarrett 'Madrid Street' be granted. (16th December 1868).
"Read letter, dated 23rd ultimo, from Mr. William Burrows, suggesting that the portion of Madrid Street, Woodstock Street and Albertbridge Road which has been rendered vacant by the removal of old house property be named "Madrid Square". The communication was referred to the Street Widening Sub Committee to deal with". (1st October 1929).
"The Sub Committee considered the suggestion that the portions of Madrid Street, Woodstock Street and Albertbridge Road which have been rendered vacant by the demolition of old house property be named Madrid Square”. Resolved – That the suggestion be given effect to. (29th October 1929).