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
Places known in Irish as Cairbre:
- Carbury, County Kildare village
- Carbury (County Kildare barony)
- Carbury (County Sligo barony)
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