The surname Hurley, or O'Hurley, is of Irish origin, stemming from the Gaelic name "Ó hUrthuile." The name is derived from the words "hurthuile," meaning "sea tide," signifying the family's deep connection with the sea. The O'Hurleys were believed to be descendants of Eochaidh, a 2nd century King of Munster, a region in the South of Ireland.
Their ancestral lands were primarily located in County Limerick and County Tipperary, where they held significant territories until the anglicization policies of the 16th and 17th centuries. The clan was dispossessed of their lands and scattered across Ireland and abroad. Some O'Hurleys changed their surname to Hurley to better assimilate.
Despite the dispersion, many Hurleys achieved prominence in their new homes. The name appears in historical records across various fields, including politics, the church, and the arts. Notable figures include Bishop Denis Hurley, a champion of social justice, and Michael Hurley, a folk musician.
Today, the Hurley surname is still prevalent in its home counties of Limerick and Tipperary, as well as in the United States, Australia, and other parts of the world to which the Irish diaspora has spread, a testament to the resilience and adaptability the O'Hurleys demonstrated throughout history.
I'm Bóru Hurley, 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 Hurley 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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