The surname Donegan, also spelled as O'Donagan or O'Donegan, has its origins in Ireland and is of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicized form of the original Irish name Ó Donnagáin, meaning descendant of Donnagán.
The Donegan family is believed to be descended from Donnagán, a name derived from the Gaelic words Donn meaning brown or dark and gean meaning complexion or complexioned. This suggests that the original bearer of the surname may have had a darker complexion or hair.
The Donegan/O'Donagan clan was primarily associated with County Limerick in the province of Munster in southwestern Ireland. They were known for their association with the O'Brien dynasty, particularly the King of Thomond, Brian Boru, who famously defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014.
During British colonization and the subsequent anglicization of Irish surnames, the prefix Ó was often dropped or changed to O' or Mc. Thus, the variants Donegan and O'Donagan emerged.
Today, the Donegan name can be found both in Ireland and across the world, primarily in English-speaking countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, where many individuals of Irish descent emigrated during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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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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