The surname Cheney has a long and interesting history, particularly in relation to its Irish origins. The name itself is derived from the Gaelic word "Ó Catháin," which means "descendant of Cathán." The Gaelic word "cath" translates to "battle," suggesting that those who bore the name Cheney were likely warriors or had a connection to warfare.
The earliest records of the Cheney surname can be traced back to County Tipperary in Ireland, where the family held a significant presence. Over time, some members of the Cheney clan migrated to other parts of Ireland, such as County Clare and County Limerick, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and farmers.
During the Great Famine of the mid-19th century, many members of the Cheney family, along with countless other Irish families, were forced to leave their homeland in search of a better life. They emigrated to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, where they found opportunities for employment and a chance at a brighter future.
Today, descendants of the Cheney family can be found all around the world, particularly in countries with large Irish diasporas. The name Cheney continues to carry with it a sense of pride in Irish heritage and serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of those who bore it throughout history.
I'm Bóru Cheney, 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 Cheney 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.
Seolta ó Chontae an Dúin, Tuaisceart Éireann, déantar béir Paddy Pals a sheachadadh ar fud an domhain saor in aisce!
Loingseoireacht Chaighdeánach Saor in Aisce - Airmail. Seachadadh i thart ar 7-9 lá oibre (Níos tapúla
roghanna loingseoireachta ar fáil freisin agus tú ag seiceáil amach).
Sa chás nach dócha nach bhfuil tú sásta le do cheannach cuirimid ráthaíocht iomlán airgid 30 lá ar fáil.
| Ábhair | Snáithínlíonadh poileistear. Cúr polúireatán |
|---|---|
| Dath | Brown |
| Aois | Oiriúnach do pháistí ó 36 mhí |
| Glanadh | Nigh láimhe amháin |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Meáchan | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Airde | 30cm (11.8 orlach) |
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