The surname Connellan or O'Connellan has its roots in Irish history and belongs to a family of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Irish Ó Conailláin or Ó Coinghiolláin, with Ó meaning descendant of and Conaillán or Coinghiolláin being personal names. The personal name Conaillán is diminutive of Conall, which suggests strong as a wolf, while Coinghiolláin is related to the word coinghioll, meaning covenant.
The O'Connellans were originally part of the Gaelic nobility and had their ancestral lands primarily in the province of Connacht, particularly in the modern-day counties of Galway and Clare. They were a sept, a division of a clan, of the larger Uí Maine tribal group, which was a powerful dynasty in the west of Ireland during the Middle Ages.
The surname has evolved over the centuries, with various branches adopting different Anglicized forms, including Connellan, Quinlan, and sometimes Conlon, depending on the region and the progression of English influence in Ireland.
During the 17th century, like many Irish families, the O'Connellans faced land confiscations and displacements due to English colonization policies. Some family members may have been forced into exile during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, leading to a scattering of the name to other countries.
Today, individuals with the surname Connellan or O'Connellan can be found both in Ireland and throughout the Irish diaspora worldwide, carrying on the heritage of their Gaelic lineage.
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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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