One of a large group of street names beginning including the element Monagh or -mona, an anglicised form of Ir. móna, genitive form of móin, 'turf'. These names are ultimately derived from Turf Lodge / Lóiste na Móna.
On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application of the Housing (Clearance and Redevelopment) Committee for permission to name new streets at their property situated near Glen Rd. as follows: Monagh Road, Grove, Parade, Crescent, Drive and Norglen Drive (Continuation of) (18th April 1961).