The surname Bermingham, of Irish descent, has its origins in the medieval period, tracing back to a prominent Anglo-Norman family that settled in Ireland following the Norman invasion of 1169. The name itself is of toponymic origin, derived from the town of Birmingham in England. The Irish Berminghams were originally known as de Birmingham, indicating their place of origin, a common practice of the era for distinguishing Norman families.
The most notable figure in the early history of the Irish Berminghams is Peter de Bermingham, who was granted large tracts of land in County Offaly in the late 12th century by King Henry II of England. This land grant included the area around the modern town of Tullamore. The Berminghams became established as one of the ruling Norman families in the region, with their power center at the castle of Carrick (or Carbury) in County Kildare.
Over time, the Berminghams assimilated into Irish society, adopting Irish customs and intermarrying with the Gaelic Irish. With this integration, the prefix de was eventually dropped from their name. The family's influence waned following the Tudor conquest of Ireland in the 16th century, and the Berminghams, like many Norman families, faced a decline in status and power. However, the surname Bermingham has endured, and many individuals of Irish descent around the world continue to bear this name, which now serves as a link to both their Norman and Irish heritage.
I'm Bóru Bermingham, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Bermingham allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.
Suitable for children from 36 months, Bóru, the Family Crest Bear is a large charming Irish teddy bear with tweed trousers, a matching flat cap and his t-shirt is personalized with your own family crest. Made with all new synthetic materials he sits 30cm / 12 in. tall (38cm / 15 in. from top to toes), has soft brown fur and features the Paddy Pals motif on his pad. Paddy Pals are loved by both children and adults with their traditional Irish attire and welcoming smile. The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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