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Lóegaire

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Lóegaire is a given name.

Lóegaire (Laoghaire, Láegaire, Loeguire, sometimes anglicised as Leary) is a popular medieval Irish name borne by a number of historical and legendary figures:

Notable people bearing this name include:

  • Lóegaire Lorc, legendary High King of Ireland of the 6th century BC
  • Lóegaire Búadach, hapless would-be hero of the Ulster Cycle
  • Lóegaire mac Néill, High King of Ireland in the time of Saint Patrick
  • Lóegaire mac Crimthann, legendary son of the king of Connacht who has an adventure in the Otherworld
  • Lughaid mac Loeguire, another High King of Ireland

    • In south county Dublin there is the town of Dún Laoghaire, meaning "The Fort of Leary."

    References

    Lóegaire Wikipedia
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