Byrne’s Lane (Clontarf)
This lane ran west from the Clontarf Road, more-or-less in line with the driveway into the Danesfort apartments. The area was subject to a compulsory purchase order, granted in 1948, and implemented in 1950.1
The land and buildings were owned by the Vernon Estate, with most leased to a Dermot McMorrough. McMorrough himself occupied a plot of land with a shed, to the rear of 266 and 367 Clontarf Road, but only one other occupier is listed, that being Joseph Gallagher who occupied a plot of land. All the remaining plots and buildings were unoccupied. This may explain why the CPO was made.
- Minutes 1950/136.