Cairbre
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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, 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, eponymous founders, respectively, of the Múscraige, the Corco Baiscind (these both of the Déisi Tuisceart) and of the Dál Riata
Cairbre was also the name of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's lion mascot, born in Dublin Zoo in 1927.
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