The surname Cogan or O'Cogan is of Irish origin and has a rich history that reaches back to early medieval times. In its Gaelic form, it is known as Ó Cogáin, derived from the personal name Cogán, which means the young, suggesting that the original bearer of the surname was a younger member of a family or clan.
The O'Cogans were primarily located in the province of Munster, especially in the counties of Cork and Waterford. They were known as a powerful clan, holding the status of lords of the territory of Carbery in West Cork for several centuries. However, their stronghold was broken by the Anglo-Norman invasion in the late 12th century, led by the Cogan family of Wales, who coincidentally shared the same surname but were unrelated.
Despite the challenges, the O'Cogan name survived, and descendants continue to bear the surname today. Over the years, the name has experienced various spellings due to phonetic and regional variations, including Cogan, Coggan, Coggin, Goggin, and others. Despite these variations, they all represent a long and storied history of the O'Cogan clan in Ireland.
I'm Bóru Cogan, 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 Cogan 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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