The surname D'Arcy has a rich history of Irish descent. It originated from the Gaelic name O'Dorchaidhe, which means "descendant of the dark one." The O'Dorchaidhe family were known as an influential sept (a division of a clan) in County Galway. They were part of the Dalcassian tribe, which traced their lineage back to the legendary High King of Ireland, Cormac Cas. During the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century, the O'Dorchaidhe family adopted the surname D'Arcy, following the Norman tradition of using a prefix to indicate "son of." The Norman influence in Ireland resulted in the adoption of many Norman surnames by Gaelic families, and the D'Arcy name became firmly established. The D'Arcy family played a prominent role in Irish history and held positions of power and authority. They were influential in the Anglo-Norman colony of Connacht and were granted vast lands in County Galway. Over the centuries, the family expanded and settled in other parts of Ireland, including County Wexford, County Kildare, and County Dublin. Today, the surname D'Arcy is still found predominantly in Ireland, particularly in the counties of Galway, Wexford, and Dublin. It has also spread to other parts of the world through Irish emigration, with D'Arcy descendants now residing in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The history of the D'Arcy surname is a testament to the enduring legacy of Irish ancestry and the intermingling of Gaelic and Norman traditions in Ireland.
I'm Bóru D'Arcy, 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 D'Arcy 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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