Runs between Botanic Avenue and Ormeau Road. Marshall attributes this name to Sir Thomas McClure (1806-93) who was Liberal MP for Belfast 1868-74. It was approved in the year in which he was elected (John J. Marshall, Belfast Telegraph, 31/01/41).
McClure lived at Belmont (c. 1858-1890), a house with a substantial estate which was originally built for solicitor Alexander Montgomery. It was later demolished and Campbell College was built on the site. McClure had a considerable influence on the development of East Belfast, particular along the Belmont Road (Haines, Knock, Knock: who was there? pp. 38-44).
"Resolved that Mr Robert Morgan be permitted to name a new street off Ormeau Road 'McClure Street' but that he be informed the Committee will not approve any part of the street being named a terrace (4th November 1868).