was named from Old Park House" the residence of John Lyons. In the Funeral Register of the First Presbyterian Congregation (1733) there is mentioned "Mr. John Carr of Oldpark". His property also included "Carr's Glen" which perpetuates the name, beyond which little is known about him". (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)
"That Mr Wm. Armstrong be informed in reply to his letter of 6th Inst. that the Committee do not see their way to approve of the names Methodist Street and Halpin Street for his two new streets off Old Park Road and suggest that he should submit other names therefor". (7th March 1900).