Cairbre
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Cairbre is a popular medieval Irish name borne by several historical and mythological figures, including:
- Cairbre, son of OgmaOgmaOgma is a character from Irish mythology and Scottish mythology. A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, he is often considered a deity and may be related to the Gallic god Ogmios....
, poet and satirist of the Tuatha Dé Danann - Cairbre Nia FerCairbre Nia FerCairbre Nia Fer , son of Rus Ruad, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a King of Tara from the Laigin....
, legendary king of Tara - Cairbre Cuanach, legendary Ulster warrior
- Cairbre CinnchaitCairbre CinnchaitCairbre Cinnchait or Caitchenn was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland...
, legendary 1st century usurper High King of Ireland - Cairbre LifechairCairbre LifechairCairbre Lifechair , son of Cormac mac Airt, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. He came to the throne after the death of Eochaid Gonnat...
, 3rd century High King of Ireland - Coirpre mac NéillCoirpre mac NéillCoirpre mac Néill . , also Cairbre or Cairpre, was said to be a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. Coirpre was perhaps the leader of the conquests that established the southern Uí Néill in the midlands of Ireland. The record of the Irish annals suggests that Coirpre's successes were reattributed to...
, 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 CrimthainnCoirpre Cromm mac CrimthainnCoirpre Cromm mac Crimthainn was a King of Munster from the Eóganacht Glendamnach sept of the ruling Eoganachta dynasty. This branch was centered at Glanworth, County Cork. He was the son of Crimthann Srem mac Echado ....
, Munster king