The surname Kennelly, also spelled as O'Kineally, has deep roots in Irish history. This name originated from the Gaelic 'O'Ceanfhaolaidh,' which is a compound of the words 'cean' meaning head, and 'faol' signifying wolf, loosely translating to 'head of the wolf.'
This surname traces back to the province of Munster, specifically to County Kerry, where the Kennellys were a prominent Gaelic clan. They held significant estates in the region until the 17th century. During this period, the English Crown initiated the policy of "surrender and regrant," aiming to anglicize Irish nobility. The Kennelly family lost much of their territories due to their refusal to comply.
The 19th-century Great Famine led to a significant migration of the Kennelly family to the United States, Australia, and other parts of the world. The surname underwent variations in spelling due to transliteration from Gaelic to English, leading to versions like O'Kineally.
Today, both the Kennelly and O'Kineally surnames exist globally, proudly carried by descendants of the original Irish clan, symbolizing their enduring links to the rich Irish past filled with resilience and a fierce spirit, much like the wolf their name represents.
I'm Bóru Kennelly, 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 Kennelly 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.
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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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