The surname Conroy, or O'Conry, is of Irish origin and has a rich history that is intertwined with Gaelic culture and the island's complex social structures. The name itself is an anglicization of the Gaelic name Ó Conraoi or Ó Conaire, with Ó meaning grandson or descendant of, and Conraoi or Conaire being personal names.
The Conroy clan is believed to have descended from Conraoi, who was a member of the legendary Fianna, a band of warriors talked about in Irish mythology. The O'Conrys were originally a literary and hereditary bardic family who held the role of poets and historians to the prominent Irish families. Their role in society was crucial, as they were the preservers of the oral tradition, genealogies, and the history of the Gaelic lords.
The O'Conrys were primarily based in the province of Connacht, with particular ties to counties Galway and Roscommon. Over time, as English influence expanded in Ireland, the use of the O' prefix declined, and many families anglicized their names to fit within the English administrative system. Thus, Ó Conraoi or Ó Conaire became Conroy or Conry.
The Conroys were not major landowners, but their intellectual contributions to Irish society were significant. Despite the devastating effects of English conquest and the Great Famine in the 19th century, which led to widespread emigration and name changes, the Conroy surname has survived and is still commonly found in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.
I'm Bóru Conroy, 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 Conroy 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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