The surname Halligan or O'Halligan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name O'hAileagain, which means 'descendant of Aileagain'. The name Aileagain was a personal name that was originally given to a warrior or a champion. The O'Halligan clan was historically located in the province of Connacht, in the western part of Ireland.
The O'Halligan family was known for their strong ties to the O'Connor and O'Shaughnessy clans, and they were considered to be a prominent and influential family in the region. They were known for their military prowess and were often involved in battles and conflicts throughout Irish history.
Like many Irish surnames, the O'Halligan family name was affected by the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century, and later by English colonization in the 16th and 17th centuries. As a result, many O'Halligans were forced to anglicize their names and adopt the surname Halligan.
Today, the surname Halligan is most commonly found in Ireland and the United States, where many Irish immigrants settled. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries around the world. Many people with the surname Halligan or O'Halligan take pride in their Irish heritage and the rich history of their family name.
I'm Bóru Halligan, 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 Halligan 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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