The surname Quigley, also spelled O'Quigley, is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Coigligh, which means "descendant of Coigleach." The prefix "Ó" indicates "descendant of," while "Coigleach" is believed to have originally been a personal name. The Quigleys were an ancient Irish clan from County Donegal in the province of Ulster. They were part of the larger Cenél nEógain dynasty, which traced its lineage back to Niall of the Nine Hostages, a legendary High King of Ireland. The clan was prominent in medieval Ireland and had strong connections to the O'Neill dynasty, who were the ruling family in Ulster. The Quigleys were known for their martial prowess and were often warriors and chieftains. During the period of English colonization, many Gaelic Irish families, including the Quigleys, faced suppression and persecution. This led to the decline of Gaelic culture and the anglicization of surnames. As a result, the prefix "Ó" was often dropped, and the surname became Quigley or O'Quigley. Today, the Quigley surname can be found throughout Ireland and in Irish diaspora communities around the world. Many individuals with this surname continue to celebrate their Irish heritage and maintain connections to their ancestral roots in County Donegal.
I'm Bóru Quigley, 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 Quigley 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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