the Drumcondra, Clonliffe, and Glasnevin Township Act 1878, it became part of the township of Drumcondra, Clonliffe and Glasnevin, within County Dublin. The area was absorbed into the city of Dublin in 1900. Donnelly's Orchard Donnelly's Orchard was a small housing scheme that Dublin Corporation undertook in 1923. Their intention was for this development to be finished in time to qualify for the Million Pound Grant. This area was a 12-acre plot on the banks of the River Tolka, previously used for allotments. Trustees seemed to be happy for this space to be used for housing, when the use of this space for allotments had ceased. Dublin Corporation's own housing department was too busy to undertake this project at this time, so the Corporation asked Messrs McDonnell and Dixon to undertake the task. The houses planned to be built were cottages, containing a parlour, living room, three bedrooms, a scullery and indoor sanitary facilities. Although, not everyone in the council agreed and in the meeting in April 1923 there was a proposal for smaller houses to be built so the people associated with the Corporation would be able to afford the rent. In 1933, the development was built to the size it stands today. 10 four-roomed cottages and 138 three-roomed cottages were built. During the same time, baths and hot water systems were installed in the previous housing developments in the area. The 1938 Ordnance Survey Plan displays the completed scheme, which includes the same design elements that are present in Drumcondra today; such as cul-de-sacs and short terraces with substantial garden space front and rear of the house. See also List of towns and villages in Ireland References Streets in Dublin (city) Christianity in Dublin (city)