{"id":15974,"date":"2019-10-25T20:42:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-26T00:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irishann.com\/?page_id=15974"},"modified":"2024-01-22T15:40:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T20:40:06","slug":"irish-bear-club","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/irish-bear-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Irish Bear Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-15974\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-15974-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-89f16426b92c-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-scaled.png\" width=\"2560\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-416x120.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-1024x296.png 1024w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-768x222.png 768w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-1536x444.png 1536w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-2048x593.png 2048w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-190x55.png 190w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/bears1-2024-1-311x90.png 311w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"The Bears\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"widget-title\">The Bears<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-15974-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">About the Irish Bear Club<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Thousands of years ago all of Ireland was covered in deep forest where the bears roamed freely. But as the human population grew, they chopped down the forests tree by tree until eventually all the forests were nearly gone. The remainder of the wild Teddy Bears headed for the last wild place in Ireland, the Mountains of Mourne deep in County Down where they made their home.<\/p>\n<p>They want to be your pal, your best friend and your companion, and no matter where they go, they bring the luck of the Irish with them. Some love to dance, sing and play music while others tend their farm or fish the rivers for a tasty snack or just lie in the shade reciting poetry and telling each other stories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead mb-45\">The bears all look after each other and their community and they don&#8217;t need anyone other than themselves.\u00a0P\u00e1raic the Farmer\u00a0produces all the food, and the tasty honey that all the bears love while\u00a0Finn the Fisherman\u00a0is out at sea catching fish.\u00a0R\u00f3is\u00edn the Colleen\u00a0strolls through the village singing her stories while\u00a0Lizzie the Dancer\u00a0jigs and reels all day long.\u00a0Logan the Piper\u00a0plays his Irish bagpipes, keeping the bears entertained while\u00a0Molly the Weaver\u00a0weaves the baskets and furniture for all the bears. And of course\u00a0James the Poet\u00a0whom recites his tales of Celtic woe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-16 mx-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"lead mb-45\">One thing that each of them would really love and that is for you to pick them up and take them home to become part of your family where they will look over you and yours forever and a day.<\/p>\n<p>Each petal from the shamrock on their paw brings a wish your way, good health, good luck and happiness for each and every day \u2618<\/p>\n<p>The registry is maintained in Claremorris, County Mayo. And please tell us in the order notes who will be the new owner. Registration papers will arrive with your Authentic Irish Bear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div style=\"width:100%;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-15974-1\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Paddy-Pals-visit-the-Downpatrick-Ruins-County-Down.mp4?_=1\" \/><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Paddy-Pals-visit-the-Downpatrick-Ruins-County-Down.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Paddy-Pals-visit-the-Downpatrick-Ruins-County-Down.mp4\">https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Paddy-Pals-visit-the-Downpatrick-Ruins-County-Down.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cubs-scaled.png\" width=\"2560\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cubs-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cubs-416x120.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cubs-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cubs-1024x296.png 1024w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cubs-768x222.png 768w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cubs-1536x444.png 1536w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Cubs-2048x593.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"Registered Irish Bear Cubs\" alt=\"Registered Irish Bear Cubs\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">\u00c1ine &#8211; The Irish Matchmaker<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p class=\"mb-4 text-muted\">I\u2019m \u00c1ine the Irish Matchmaker. Isn\u2019t everyone just looking for the simple thing of love and happiness, to be cherished and to feel special? A Paddy Pals Valentine\u2019s Teddy Bear stands as a testament to the Irish art of matchmaking that has flourished in Ireland for centuries. It\u2019s Claddagh emblem embodies the spirit of finding and celebrating love, making it a meaningful and thoughtful present, paying homage to the Emerald Isle\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>This delightful teddy bear is the epitome of love and Irish charm, making it the perfect gift for Valentine\u2019s Day. Bring home this lovely Paddy Pals Valentine\u2019s Teddy Bear and let it be a constant reminder of love, tradition, and the magic of Ireland\u2019s matchmaking legacy, there is no better way to say \u201cI love you\u201d than with this special Irish teddy bear.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/aine-the-irish-matchmaker-registered-irish-bear\/\">here<\/a>\u2026 Don\u2019t forget to let Irish Ann know who I\u2019m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/aine-the-irish-matchmaker-registered-irish-bear\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24-324x324.jpg 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24-416x416.jpg 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aine-24-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" title=\"Aine 24\" alt=\"\u00c1ine -The Irish Matchmaker\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/miss-odoherty-the-irish-school-teacher\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MISS-ODOHERTY1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MISS-ODOHERTY1.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MISS-ODOHERTY1-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MISS-ODOHERTY1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MISS-ODOHERTY1-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MISS-ODOHERTY1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MISS-ODOHERTY1-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"MISS O&#8217;DOHERTY1\" alt=\"Finn the Fisherman Bear\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Miss O\u2019Doherty the Irish School Teacher<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>I\u2019m Miss O\u2019Doherty the Irish School Teacher and I teach the young bear cubs of our community.<\/p>\n<p>The school day for a young bear is quite short, because they need their sleep, so they spend hours napping under their favourite tree. When they wake, I teach them their numbers and their ABCs. We have lots of fun learning outdoors while foraging for our favourite berries and nuts \u2013 picking berries is a great way to learn our numbers! The cubs also love to paint and draw \u2013 and we have such a pretty backdrop to recreate.<\/p>\n<p>Many little bears have passed through the big doors of the old schoolhouse which is hundreds of years old. The sturdy desks and benches are great for keeping strong young bears at bay \u2013 although often I have to be quite firm with the bears as they can be quite boisterous and are always up to mischief!<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/miss-odoherty-the-irish-school-teacher\/\">here<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Ciaran \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>I\u2019m Ciar\u00e1n and I am a junior bear cub. Se\u00e1n is my best friend and we love to laugh and roll around the hills. I spend a lot of time by the lakes and rivers near the school as I love to fish and often watch Finn the fisherman pull in salmon and trout for the bear community. One day, when I grow up, I hope to be like him, but our teacher says I have to learn my school lessons first.<\/p>\n<p>So for now, I\u2019ll save my fishing for the weekends and the long summer evenings when the fish are a-plenty and we barbeque them in Bear Square in our village.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/roisin-the-irish-colleen-registered-irish-bear\/\">here<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/ciaran-registered-irish-bear-cub\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CIARA\u0301N1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CIARA\u0301N1.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CIARA\u0301N1-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CIARA\u0301N1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CIARA\u0301N1-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CIARA\u0301N1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CIARA\u0301N1-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"Ciaran \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub\" alt=\"Ciaran \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/33539\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/E\u0300IMEAR1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/E\u0300IMEAR1.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/E\u0300IMEAR1-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/E\u0300IMEAR1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/E\u0300IMEAR1-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/E\u0300IMEAR1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/E\u0300IMEAR1-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"\u00c8imear \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub\" alt=\"\u00c8imear \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">\u00c8imear \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>I\u2019m \u00c8imear, a junior bear cub. Like all bears, I love to sleep, but every day I wake up with so much energy and I love to skip to school then dance on every break to burn it all off. Jigs and reels are my favourite and soon I hope to dance in all the bear Feis and Festivals like Molly bear to show off my steps.<\/p>\n<p>When I\u2019m not dancing, I like to count berries and search for honey in the woods near our school. And then when the day is done I fall into the deepest bear cub slumber and dream of being a dancer one day \u2013 travelling the world doing what I love to do, one dance step after another.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/finn-the-irish-fisherman-registered-irish-bear\/\">here<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Saoirse \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>I\u2019m Saoirse and I am a Paddy Pal bear cub. I love school and learning, and I especially like doing it with my friends. One day I hope to be a teacher like Miss O\u2019Doherty.<\/p>\n<p>I walk to and from school with all the Paddy Pal cubs and we talk about our favourite things on our walks. Most days, after lunch, our teacher Miss O\u2019Doherty lets us paint and that is my favourite thing to do in school. I love painting the mountains where we live, I don\u2019t think there is anywhere nicer than our home.<\/p>\n<p>I have a feisty side too \u2013 some might say thorny \u2013 but underneath, I\u2019m a soft, cuddly teddy bear. I\u2019m also very talented and I love to accompany Logan the piper on my bodhran drum. And just like the lyrics of the old song R\u00f3is\u00edn Dubh, pick me and I\u2019ll glad your heart and give you hope too.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/saoirse-registered-irish-bear-cub\/\">h<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/saoirse-registered-irish-bear-cub\/\">ere<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/saoirse-registered-irish-bear-cub\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SAOIRSE1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SAOIRSE1.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SAOIRSE1-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SAOIRSE1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SAOIRSE1-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SAOIRSE1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SAOIRSE1-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"Saoirse \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub\" alt=\"Saoirse \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/sean-registered-irish-bear-cub\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEAN1.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEAN1.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEAN1-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEAN1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEAN1-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEAN1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/SEAN1-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"Sean \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub\" alt=\"Sean \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Sean \u2013 Registered Irish Bear Cub<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>I\u2019m Se\u00e1n and I am a junior bear cub although it won\u2019t be long until I am all grown up. You can often find me in my PJs and night cap because us young cubs need a lot of sleep! However, when we are awake, we love to have fun, and sometimes we can be a little too energetic and mischievous, or so our teacher says!<\/p>\n<p>In school my favourite thing to do is forage for berries and nuts in the woods beside our classroom because I am always hungry; plus, I want to be a farmer when I grow up, so it\u2019s good practice and P\u00e1raic the Farmer is often impressed with my haul. Our teacher Miss O\u2019Doherty uses the berries and nuts to teach us how to count, but that\u2019s ok, as long as we get to eat them after!<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/sean-registered-irish-bear-cub\/\">he<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/sean-registered-irish-bear-cub\/\">re<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">R\u00f3is\u00edn \u2013 The Irish Colleen<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>There\u2019s none quite as fair as an Irish Colleen and if you win my heart, then I\u2019ll be your queen. At birth I was blessed with a beauty beyond compare and I have many suitors all vying for my love. The eyes have it, you see, as black as the coals of Kilkenny. My name means Little Rose, a flower that represents love.<\/p>\n<p>I have a feisty side too \u2013 some might say thorny \u2013 but underneath, I\u2019m a soft, cuddly teddy bear. I\u2019m also very talented and I love to accompany Logan the piper on my bodhran drum. And just like the lyrics of the old song R\u00f3is\u00edn Dubh, pick me and I\u2019ll glad your heart and give you hope too.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/roisin-the-irish-colleen-registered-irish-bear\/\">here<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/roisin-the-irish-colleen-registered-irish-bear\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Roisin.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Roisin.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Roisin-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Roisin-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Roisin-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Roisin-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Roisin-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" alt=\"R\u00f3is\u00edn \u2013 The Irish Colleen\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/finn-the-irish-fisherman-registered-irish-bear\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Finn.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Finn.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Finn-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Finn-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Finn-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Finn-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Finn-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" alt=\"Finn the Fisherman Bear\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Finn the Irish Fisherman<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>My name is Finn and I\u2019ve fished since I was a lad. As my name might suggest, I\u2019m at one with the sea. Growing up in a small coastal village located in the shadow of the Mournes, I spent many happy hours on a trawler with my father, watching him at work, as he netted herrings and prawns. \u2018All good things come to those who bait\u2019, he would say.<\/p>\n<p>Now I have my own boat and I catch fish for myself and all the other bears. There\u2019s no better feeling than being out on the water and reeling in a great catch. Fishing isn\u2019t just a job for me, it\u2019s a way of life.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/finn-the-irish-fisherman-registered-irish-bear\/\">here<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Lizzie \u2013 The Irish Dancer<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>I\u2019m Lizzie and I\u2019m a dancer from the Mountains of Mourne. I kick and I flick, and I jig and I reel. Dancing is an important part of our culture but it\u2019s great craic as well and it help keeps me fit. I\u2019ve entered many\u2019s a feis and I\u2019ve won plenty of medals but the best of all is dancing with my bear pals.<\/p>\n<p>Our dances must be done with precision and perfectly timed with the music. And our costumes and wigs must be flawless as well. When I dance, I have two sets of shoes \u2013 soft for high jumps and leaps and hard for dances that require shuffles and clicks. Dancing is deadly, as us bears say.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/lizzie-the-irish-dancer-registered-irish-bear\/\">here<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/lizzie-the-irish-dancer-registered-irish-bear\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Lizzie.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Lizzie.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Lizzie-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Lizzie-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Lizzie-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Lizzie-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Lizzie-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" alt=\"Lizzie \u2013 The Irish Dancer\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/paraic-the-irish-farmer-registered-irish-bear\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Paraic.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Paraic.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Paraic-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Paraic-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Paraic-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Paraic-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Paraic-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" alt=\"P\u00e1raic \u2013 the Irish Farmer\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">P\u00e1raic \u2013 the Irish Farmer<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>I\u2019m P\u00e1raic and I\u2019m up from the crack of dawn wide awake and hard at work on my farm in the Mournes, sowing crops, delivering calves, milking the cows and tending to the bee hives because us bears couldn\u2019t do without our honey. It\u2019s a tough old job sometimes and the Irish weather doesn\u2019t help.<\/p>\n<p>But I love working the land, and it\u2019s up to me to bring in the harvest and feed the rest of the bears no matter how bad the weather. I may be a cute Teddy Bear, but I can hold my own with the best of them and my farm is the best in Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/paraic-the-irish-farmer-registered-irish-bear\/\">here<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Molly \u2013 The Irish Weaver<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>I\u2019m Molly, the basket weaver.\u00a0 I make beautiful baskets for collecting nuts and berries, all the things we bears love. I have a special weaving shed where I made all my baskets and wicker furniture for the village. I even make wicker lobster pots for Finn and baskets for P\u00e1raic who uses them to hold seeds to sow his crops.<\/p>\n<p>I love to see all my Pals making use of all the baskets and furniture I have made for them. My favourite baskets are my picnic baskets.\u00a0 We fill them up with berries and nuts, jars of honey from P\u00e1raic\u2019s bees and tasty fish from Finn. Then we all head off up the Mourne Mountain and look out over the sea and enjoy the views.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/molly-the-irish-weaver-registered-irish-bear\/\">here<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-13-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-13-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/molly-the-irish-weaver-registered-irish-bear\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Molly.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Molly.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Molly-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Molly-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Molly-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Molly-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Molly-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" alt=\"Molly \u2013 The Irish Weaver\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-14-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-15974\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/logan-the-irish-piper-registered-irish-bear\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Logan.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Logan.png 600w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Logan-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Logan-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Logan-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Logan-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/irishann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/PP-Logan-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" alt=\"Logan \u2013 The Irish Piper\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-15974-14-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-14-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Logan \u2013 The Irish Piper<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Ah, the pipes, the pipes are calling\u2026 there\u2019s no sound quite as sweet as that of the uilleann pipes, one of the world\u2019s most complex folk instruments. My forefathers played the pipes and passed this love on, generation to generation. Now I play them too, often to mark some of life\u2019s great occasions. The sound is both beautiful and haunting and once heard, will live on in your memory.<\/p>\n<p>Most evenings after a hard day\u2019s work all the bears gather together and I play them a tune, Lizzie starts dancing and we all join in. And if we\u2019ve a tale to tell, we can do it through music and that\u2019s where the bagpipes of Ireland come in.<\/p>\n<p>You can order me <a href=\"https:\/\/irishann.com\/index.php\/product\/logan-the-irish-piper-registered-irish-bear\/\">here<\/a>&#8230; Don&#8217;t forget to let Irish Ann know who I&#8217;m for in the notes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-15974-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-15974-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-15974-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">James \u2013 The Irish Poet<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>They say Ireland is a land of Saints and Scholars, but even if you didn\u2019t much like schooling, we all love a tall tale, and we are good at telling one. 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