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 Ke ...
, 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 Ulster warrior who mainly functions as comic relief. When he, Cúchulainn and Conall Cernach contend for the champion's portion at Briccriu's feas ...
, hapless would-be hero of the Ulster Cycle
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Lóegaire mac Néill, High King of Ireland in the time of Saint Patrick
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Lughaid mac Loeguire
Lugaid (Lughaid, Lughaidh, Lughaí, with all equivalents originally attested as Ogham Lugodeccus) is a popular medieval Irish name, thought to be derived from the god Lug. It is borne by a number of figures from Irish history and mythology, incl ...
, 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, meaning "The Fort of Leary."
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