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Conchobar (Old Irish pronunciation: [ˈkonxovar] is an old and famous Irish male name meaning "lover of canines". It is the source of the Irish names Conor, Connor, Connors, Conner, O'Connor, etc. It is a name borne by several figures from Irish history and legend, including:

  • Conchobar Abradruad, legendary High King of Ireland of the 1st century BC
  • Conchobar mac Donnchada, High King of Ireland 819–833
  • Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobair, 12th-century king of Connacht
  • Conchobar MacDermot, king of Moylurg 1187–1196
  • Conchobur Mac Cathmhail (died 1252) royal chief of Cenel Feradhaigh and of many territories besides
  • Conchobar mac Tadg, king of Connacht 967–973 and eponym of the O'Conor family
  • Conchobar 'Buidhe' Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Conor 'The Tawny' McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan of Tullyhunco, County Cavan from 1312 until 1314
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