The surname Blane has its origins in Ireland. It is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name Ó Blatháin, meaning "descendant of Blathán." Blathán is derived from the word "bláth," which means "flower" or "blossom" in Gaelic. The name Blathán can also be interpreted to mean "gentle" or "kindly." The Ó Blatháin family were originally a sept of the Dál gCais, a powerful Gaelic clan in County Clare in Ireland. They were associated with the area around the town of Ennis. Over time, members of the Ó Blatháin family migrated to other parts of Ireland, including County Cork and County Kerry. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Ireland experienced significant upheaval, including the Cromwellian conquest and the Penal Laws, which suppressed Irish culture and Catholicism. Many Irish families anglicized their names during this time in an effort to assimilate into English-dominated society. This likely contributed to the adoption of the surname Blane by some members of the Ó Blatháin family. Today, individuals with the surname Blane can be found in various parts of the world, including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. The name is a reminder of the rich Irish heritage and the resilience of those who sought to preserve their identity in the face of adversity.
I'm Bóru Blane, 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 Blane 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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