Bradley in Ireland comes from the Gaelic Ó Brolcháin, a family of Tyrone and Derry that gave the medieval north poets, bishops and the abbot who rebuilt Derry's great church in 1164. Today Bradley is one of the most characteristic surnames of Derry city. The Bradley range has a few close choices, so this guide walks through them side by side. Every design is in our Bradley Irish family gifts collection.
Woven or Printed: Which Bradley Blanket?
The Bradley Irish woven blanket is the heirloom. The crest and the Irish National Tartan are woven through 100% cotton, with fringed edges and three sizes up to 80 × 60 inches. Choose it for a wedding, an anniversary or a grandparent's milestone birthday.
The Bradley printed throw is the everyday option: lightweight polyester, 50 × 60 inches, printed on one side with a white reverse. Choose it for the sofa, a college dorm or a relative who likes a light throw for movie nights.
Ceramic or Framed: Which Bradley Ornament?
The Bradley ceramic ornament is a 3-inch round, printed on both sides and hung on a gold cord, so the crest shows from every angle of the tree. The Bradley framed ornament sets the crest in a polished silver-tone portrait frame with a satin ribbon, a dressier keepsake that also looks right on a mantel.
Everyday Bradley Gifts
- Bradley mug: an 11 oz accent mug with a black handle and interior.
- Bradley coaster set: cork-backed coasters with a high-gloss printed top.
- Bradley garden flag: two sizes for the porch; pole not included.
- Bradley Irish T-shirt: the family crest in Irish Green or Black.
- Bradley license plate: the crest over the Irish flag for the car or garage.
Put the Story in the Card
A card line that fits: "Ó Brolcháin of Tyrone and Derry, scholars and churchmen of the north." For the full history, from Máel Ísu Ua Brolcháin to the peacemaker Denis Bradley, read our Bradley surname history.
Bradley Gift FAQ
Which Bradley blanket should I buy?
The woven cotton blanket for a milestone or heirloom; the printed polyester throw for light everyday use.
Is Bradley an Irish name?
In Ulster, yes: it is usually the Gaelic Ó Brolcháin of Tyrone and Derry. Bradley is also an English place-name surname.
Will the designs suit a Brolly?
Brolly comes from the same Ó Brolcháin root, but our designs carry the Bradley spelling, so they suit families who use Bradley.