The surname Donohue or O'Donohue is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name O'Donnchadha, meaning descendant of Donnchadh. Donnchadh is a personal name derived from the words donn, meaning brown, and cath, meaning battle. The name was first found in County Clare, and the O'Donohue clan was one of the ruling families of Thomond, a medieval kingdom in Ireland.
The O'Donohues were known for their fierce loyalty and resistance to English rule during the medieval period. They were also known for their prowess in battle and their proficiency as horsemen. The clan's stronghold was in the region of Killarney, County Kerry, and they were closely associated with the O'Sullivan clan.
The O'Donohue name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including O'Donohoe, Donohoe, and Donoghue. The name spread throughout Ireland and beyond, particularly during the Irish diaspora in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Today, the surname Donohue or O'Donohue is still common in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. The O'Donohue name carries with it a rich history and a proud heritage of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
I'm Bóru Donohue, 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 Donohue 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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