The surnames Coey and McCoey have their origins in Ireland, tracing back to ancient times. They are anglicized forms of the Gaelic name Mac Cobhthaigh, which translates as son of Cobhthach. Cobhthach is an old personal name meaning victorious.
The family was part of the Cenél nEógain, a tribal grouping descendant from Eógan mac Néill, one of the sons of Niall Noígiallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), a High King of Ireland who reigned in the 5th century. The McCoey family held a family seat in the county of Armagh, specifically in the barony of Orier, from very ancient times. They were recognized as lords of Orier in the 11th century and held their power until the beginning of the 17th century.
After the English conquest of Ireland and the implementation of the plantation system, the name McCoey, like many Irish surnames, underwent many variations in spelling, such as McCoy, Mackay, MacCoy, McKoy, and others. Despite this, the McCoey name has survived, remaining a proud emblem of Irish heritage. Today, individuals bearing the surnames Coey or McCoey can be found in many parts of the world, particularly in countries with large Irish diaspora populations such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
I'm Bóru Coey, 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 Coey 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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