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The surname Daly or O'Daly has a rich and ancient history that is deeply rooted in Irish culture and heritage. It is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Dálaigh, which means descendant of Dálach, with Dálach being a personal name derived from the word dál, meaning assembly or gathering.
The O'Dalys were a prominent bardic family in ancient Ireland. They hailed from the territory of Ui Maine, which is now part of County Galway and County Roscommon. The O'Dalys were renowned poets, musicians, and scholars, and they served as hereditary poets to various chieftains and nobles.
During the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century, the O'Dalys continued their poetic tradition despite the political turmoil. They adapted their name to Daly to conform to English naming conventions. The Dalys held on to their prominent position within Gaelic society, and many served as poets and scholars to Gaelic lords and clans.
Over the centuries, the Daly surname spread throughout Ireland, with notable concentrations in County Galway, County Clare, County Kerry, and County Tyrone. Today, Dalys can be found all over the world due to Irish emigration. The name has also become anglicized as Daly, Daley, or Daily.
The Daly surname carries with it a rich legacy of poetry, music, and scholarship, symbolizing the enduring spirit of Irish culture and heritage.
I'm Bóru Daly, 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 Daly 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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