The surname O'Keefe or Keefe originates from the Gaelic name "Ó Caoimh", which is derived from the word "caomh", meaning gentle, kind, or handsome. The prefix "O" in Irish names means "descendant of", hence O'Keefe refers to the descendants of Keefe. The name has a rich history in Ireland and is primarily associated with the County Cork in the southwestern part of the country.
The O'Keefe family was an important clan in Ireland, holding significant local power and influence. They descended from Art Caomh, a 9th-century King of Munster, and for centuries, they ruled the ancient territory known as Eóganacht Raithlind. Their power diminished after the Anglo-Norman invasion in the 12th century, but they managed to hold onto some of their lands until the 17th-century Cromwellian conquest of Ireland.
In the modern era, the name O'Keefe or Keefe has spread to various parts of the world, carried by Irish emigrants. Despite the geographical spread, the name retains its strong Irish cultural and historical associations.
I'm Bóru Keefe, 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 Keefe 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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