Lóegaire (; Laoghaire, ; Láegaire, Loeguire, sometimes anglicised as Leary) is a popular medieval Irish given name borne by a number of historical and legendary figures.
People
Notable people bearing this name include:
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Lóegaire Lorc
Lóegaire Lorc, son of Úgaine Mor, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. The ''Lebor Gabála Érenn'' says he succeeded directly after his father was murdered by Bodbchad, although Geoffrey Kea ...
, legendary High King of Ireland of the 6th century BC
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Lóegaire Búadach
In the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Lóegaire Búadach (Lóegaire the Victorious) is a hapless Ulaid, Ulster warrior who mainly functions as comic relief. When he, Cúchulainn and Conall Cernach contend for the champion's portion at Briccriu' ...
, hapless would-be hero of the Ulster Cycle
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Lóegaire mac Néill
Lóegaire also Lóeguire, is said to have been a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. The Irish annals and king lists include him as a King of Tara or High King of Ireland. He appears as an adversary of Saint Patrick in several hagiographies. His ...
, High King of Ireland in the time of Saint Patrick
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Lughaid mac Loeguire
Lughaidh ( or ; ) is an Irish-language name, from Old Irish which is thought to be derived from the name of the god Lugh, Lug, generally anglicised as Louis (given name), Louis or Lewis (given name), Lewis. The name is prevalent among figures in ...
, another High King of Ireland
Fictional characters
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Laoghaire MacKenzie, a character in the
''Outlander'' series of novels
Other
In south county Dublin there is the town of
Dún Laoghaire
Dún Laoghaire ( , ) is a suburban coastal town in County Dublin in Ireland. It is the administrative centre of the county of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The town was built up alongside a small existing settlement following 1816 legislation th ...
, meaning "The Fort of Leary."
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