The surname Kenley has a rich history, tracing its origins back to Ireland. Contrary to the common belief that it is of English origin, due to its prevalence in regions like Surrey and Shropshire, the Kenley lineage is actually deeply rooted in Irish soil.
The name Kenley is derived from the Gaelic name "O Cionnfhaolaidh," which roughly translates to "descendant of the wolf's head." This implies that the earliest bearers of the name likely held some significant leadership position. The name first appeared in the province of Connacht, specifically in County Galway and Roscommon, around the 10th century.
Over time, due to political unrest and socio-economic hardships like the Great Famine, many Irish families, including those bearing the Kenley surname, were forced to migrate. They moved to different parts of the world, primarily to the United States, Canada, Australia, and Britain, taking their rich heritage with them.
Despite the dispersion, the Kenley surname remains strongly associated with its Irish roots. Today, descendants of the Kenley family continue to take pride in their Irish lineage, upholding the strength and resilience symbolized by their ancestral name.
I'm Bóru Kenley, 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 Kenley 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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