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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Coffey
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by Cobhthach Cael Breg, legendary High King of Ireland in the early traditions of Lebor Gabála.
The story behind Cobhthach
Cobhthach Cael Breg pretended to be on his deathbed and lured his brother Lóegaire close enough to murder him; he ruled for 30 years until killed in turn by Lóegaire's grandson Labraid Loingsech, who burnt him alive at Dind Ríg.
Mythology & legend
Cobhthach Caol Breg appears in the Cycles of the Kings as ancestor of the Connachta and Uí Néill.
Did you know?
Cobhthach Cael Breg was a legendary High King who killed his own brother to take the throne.
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