The surname Shackleton has its roots in Ireland. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Sceachlain," meaning "son of Sceachlain."
The ancestral homeland of the Shackleton family is believed to be in the County Kildare in Ireland. The name first appeared in the ancient territory of Ui Maine, which is now part of present-day County Galway. The Shackletons were an influential family in this region and held positions of power and authority.
During the time of English colonization and the Plantation of Ireland in the 16th and 17th centuries, many Irish families, including the Shackletons, faced hardships and often had to leave their ancestral lands. Some Shackletons migrated to other parts of Ireland, while others sought opportunities in England and beyond.
One notable descendant of the Shackleton family is Sir Ernest Shackleton, the renowned explorer who led expeditions to the Antarctic in the early 20th century. Despite his fame, Sir Ernest Shackleton's family history is relatively unknown, and the exact connection to the Irish Shackletons is still a subject of debate.
Today, the surname Shackleton can be found scattered across the globe, with descendants of Irish immigrants carrying on the name and its legacy.
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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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