The surname Carolan is of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic name O'Catharain, which means descendant of Catharain. The O'Catharain clan was historically located in the province of Ulster in northern Ireland. The name Carolan is an anglicized version of O'Catharain, which was a common practice during the 17th and 18th centuries when many Irish surnames were anglicized by English-speaking officials and immigrants.
The Carolan surname is most commonly associated with the famous Irish harpist and composer Turlough O'Carolan, who lived from 1670 to 1738. O'Carolan traveled throughout Ireland composing and performing music for the gentry and nobility, and his legacy has contributed to the popularity and recognition of the Carolan surname.
The Carolan surname is also associated with the O'Carolan clan, a sept of the larger O'Neill dynasty in Ulster. The O'Carolan clan has a rich history in Irish culture and has produced notable figures in Irish music, literature, and politics.
Today, the Carolan surname is still found primarily in Ireland, but it has also spread to other countries due to Irish emigration. It remains a proud symbol of Irish heritage and identity.
I'm Bóru Carolan, 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 Carolan 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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