The surname Quirke or O'Quirke is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Cuirc", meaning "descendant of Corc". The name Corc itself was a personal name meaning "charioteer" or "warrior". The Quirke or O'Quirke family is believed to be descended from Corc, who was a king of Munster in ancient Ireland. The O'Quirkes were originally an important sept or clan in County Tipperary, Ireland. They were part of the larger Eóganacht Raithlind tribe, which had a strong presence in the Munster region. The O'Quirkes held a hereditary office as physicians to the O'Kennedy family, who were the rulers of Ormond. During the period of English colonization and the Plantation of Ireland in the 16th and 17th centuries, the O'Quirkes, like many other Irish families, faced significant challenges. The English authorities sought to suppress Irish culture and language, and many O'Quirkes anglicized their surname to Quirke during this time. As a result, both the surnames Quirke and O'Quirke can be found today. Today, the surname Quirke or O'Quirke is most commonly found in County Tipperary and surrounding areas in Ireland. Descendants of the O'Quirke family can also be found in other parts of Ireland and around the world, particularly in countries with significant Irish diaspora communities, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
I'm Bóru Quirke, 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 Quirke 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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