Springfield Road

Springfield Road
BT13
Edenderry/Ballymagarry

Springfield Village, Springfield Road and Avenue got their name from the number of small springs in the area.

"That on the application of the owner Mr Thomas Haddon a new street on his property situate off Springfield Street and Bellevue Street be named Haddon Street".  (1st November 1893).  

"Resolved, That on the application of the owners Messrs Crotty & Aiken, a new street on their property situate off Springfield Road be named Tennyson Street".  (16th February 1898).

"Resolved—That Messrs. Crotty & Aicken be informed, in reply to their letter of 20th inst., as to naming a new street off Springfield road, next Forth River gardens, Laurete avenue that this street is not of sufficient width to be named avenue".  (25th January 1899).  

"That Mr. Samuel McGladdery of Shankill Lime Works be informed in reply to his application of 23rd ult. to name two streets on his property off Springfield Road, Colin Gardens and Springfield Gardens, that the streets referred to are not of sufficient width from building to building to comply with the Committee’s regulations regarding streets to be named Gardens".  (6th February 1900).  

"Resolved – That Mr. James McKibbin, of Springfield Road, be informed in reply to his application of 17th inst., that the street he proposes to name Springfield Gardens does not comply with the Council’s requirements as to the term “gardens,” and that he be requested to submit another name for the street",  (14th April 1908).  

"That the application of Messrs. H. and J. McKibbin to name a new street on their property, situate off Springfield Road, Springdale Drive, be declined, as the street is a cul-de-sac not likely to be continued and that they be requested to submit another name therefor".  (5th September 1911).  

"The City Surveyor submitted application... also a request from Mr. Frederick McKibbin that the name Avonmore Drive be approved for a new street off Springfield Road.  Resolved - That the parties referred to be requested to submit alternative names for consideration".  (3rd December 1935).