The surname Currie, or O'Currie, has deep roots in Irish history. The name is derived from the Gaelic O'Comhraidhe, meaning descendant of Comhraidhe. The O'Currie clan originally hailed from County Clare in the province of Munster. They were a prominent sept of the Dalcassian tribe, who were known for their fierce warriors and strong leadership.
The O'Curries were influential in the medieval period, with the most notable figure being Maolmuire O'Currie, who served as the Archbishop of Tuam in the 12th century. The clan was also closely associated with the O'Briens, the ruling family of Thomond, and were esteemed as a learned and scholarly line.
During the 17th century, the O'Currie clan, like many other Irish families, suffered greatly during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland and the subsequent Penal Laws. Many O'Curries were forced to flee their homeland or were dispossessed of their lands.
Despite these hardships, the O'Currie name has endured through the centuries, and descendants of the clan can be found throughout the world, particularly in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Today, the name Currie or O'Currie serves as a proud reminder of the rich heritage and resilience of the Irish people.
I'm Bóru Currie, 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 Currie 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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