The surname Sligo, of Irish descent, has an ancient and complex history. It derives from the Gaelic name "O'Slighigh," which means "descendant of the one who makes a way." The name was originally associated with the province of Connacht in Ireland, particularly in County Sligo.
The O'Slighigh clan was a prominent family in the region, known for their leadership and military prowess. They were originally kings of the territory known as Fir Tulach, which encompassed parts of modern-day County Sligo and County Roscommon.
However, with the arrival of the English in the 12th century, the power dynamics in Ireland began to shift. The O'Slighigh clan, like many other Gaelic families, faced increasing pressure and were gradually pushed out of their ancestral lands. This led to the dispersal of the O'Slighigh surname and its variations, such as Sleigh, Slee, and Sloy.
Today, the surname Sligo is relatively rare, but it can still be found primarily within Ireland and among the Irish diaspora. Many people with the surname Sligo have a strong connection to County Sligo and take pride in their Gaelic heritage.
I'm Bóru Sligo, 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 Sligo 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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