The Irish surname Close, also sometimes spelled Cluskey, originates from the Gaelic name Mac Clúis, which means son of the deceitful one. The name was first found in County Louth, located on the east coast of Ireland, in the province of Leinster. Historically, Irish families would use native Gaelic patronymic names. It was during the strong waves of Anglo-Norman invasion in the 12th century that Irish families had their original Gaelic spellings replaced or Anglicised, leading to the formation of unique Irish surnames.
The Close family held a family seat in this county from ancient times. Over the centuries, many of these families began to migrate to other areas within Ireland or emigrated to other countries, taking their unique surnames with them. The surname Close can also be traced back to Scotland, particularly in the regions of Dumfriesshire and Galloway. In some cases, the name was even adopted by individuals who lived near a 'close', a term used in Middle English to refer to an enclosed yard or area. However, this is not directly related to the Irish derivation of the name.
I'm Bóru Close, 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 Close 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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