The surname Mulcahy, or O'Mulcahy, is of Irish origin and is predominantly found among families of Irish descent. The name is derived from the Gaelic Ó Maoilsheachlainn, which means descendant of Maolsheachlainn.
Maolsheachlainn was a popular given name in ancient Ireland, meaning devotee of St. Seachlainn. The surname originated in County Cork, which is located in the southwest of Ireland. The Mulcahys were a prominent clan in this region and were closely associated with the powerful O'Sullivan and MacCarthy clans.
During the time of English colonization in Ireland, many Irish families faced oppression and were forced to anglicize their surnames. As a result, the prefix O' was often dropped from names like O'Mulcahy, and the surname became simply Mulcahy.
Over the years, members of the Mulcahy family migrated to various parts of the world, particularly to the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Today, the Mulcahy surname is widely dispersed and has become a relatively common Irish surname. Many individuals with the name Mulcahy still maintain a strong connection to their Irish heritage and take pride in their ancestral roots.
I'm Bóru Mulcahy, 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 Mulcahy 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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