Cairbre

Cairbre (Cairpre, Coirpre) is a popular medieval Irish name borne by several historical and mythological figures, including:

Cairbre, son of Ogma, poet and satirist of the Tuatha Dé Danann
Cairbre Nia Fer, legendary king of Tara
Cairbre Cuanach, legendary Ulster warrior
Cairbre Cinnchait, legendary 1st-century usurper High King of Ireland
Cairbre Lifechair, 3rd-century High King of Ireland
Coirpre mac Néill, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, eponymous founder of the Cenél Coirpri who also gave his name to the barony of Carbury, County Kildare
Three sons of Conaire Cóem: Cairpre Músc, Cairpre Baschaín, and Cairpre Riata
Coirpre Cromm mac Crimthainn, Munster king

Places

Carbery (disambiguation), anglicised spelling of places named Cairbre or similar in Irish

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