"That on application of the owner Mr R. J. McConnell two new streets situate off Strandmillis Road be named St Ives Gardens and St Albans Gardens and that he be requested to submit another name instead of St Helens Gardens". (11th November 1896).
"That on the application of the owners of property Messrs R. J. McConnell & Co. the Council be recommended to change the name of Dingle Street to Waterville Street, and of St Ives Gardens to Sandymount Street, provided the cost of the new signs be paid by the owners". (28th July 1897).
"Resolved, That Messrs Alexander & Reid of 105 Royal Avenue be informed in reply to their letter of 10th Inst. that the name St Ives Gardens was changed to Sandymount Street by the Council on the application of the owners, and the Committee see no reason to recommend a variation, but they have requested the Police Committee to have the street renumbered". (16th February 1898).