Cairbre

Cairbre (Cairpre, Coirpre) is a popular medieval Irish name borne by several historical and mythological figures, including:

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• Cairbre, son of Ogma, poet and satirist of the Tuatha D? 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, who founded a dynasty and gave his name to the barony of Carbury, County Kildare

Cairbre was also the name of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's lion mascot, born in Dublin Zoo in 1927.

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Dublin Zoo: Dublin Zoo, situated in the Phoenix Park, Dublin is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular tourist attractions. Founded in 1830 it is also the third oldest zoo in the world, after London and Paris. It receives over 500,000 visitors per year. The zoo describes its role in three p...

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