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The surname Holmes, particularly of Irish descent, has origins that are somewhat different from the English version of the surname, which typically denotes someone who lived by a holly tree, derived from the Old English "holen." In Ireland, however, the Holmes surname is often an anglicization of the native Gaelic O'hUllachain, which translates to "descendant of Ullachan." The name Ullachan itself is a diminutive of "ullach," meaning "proud" or "arrogant."

The O'hUllachain family originally hailed from County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, and the name has been recorded in the annals of Irish history since the early medieval period. Over time, as English influence spread across Ireland, many Gaelic names were translated into their English equivalents or phonetically anglicized to sound more English. This process was often carried out by English clerks who were recording taxes or censuses and was further exacerbated during the time of the British colonization of Ireland.

As a consequence of the anglicization process, O'hUllachain evolved into several variations, with Holmes being one of them. This change was especially prevalent during the 17th and 18th centuries, when many Irish people began to adopt English names or modify their own to fit into the new social and political realities of British rule. Therefore, those bearing the Holmes surname of Irish descent likely have ancestral roots that trace back to the ancient Gaelic clans of Ireland.

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I'm Bóru Holmes, 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 Holmes 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.

Dispatched from County Down, Northern Ireland, Paddy Pals bears are delivered worldwide for FREE!

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Materials Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam
Colour Brown
Age Suitable for children from 36 months
Cleaning Hand wash only
Conformity European Standard EN71
EAN 5055374500149
Weight 0.3kg (0.7lbs)
Height 30cm (11.8 inches)
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