About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Conary
- Variants
- Conary
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by Conaire Mór, legendary High King of Ireland whose tragic death is told in 'Togail Bruidne Da Derga' (The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel), one of the masterpieces of Old Irish literature.
The story behind Conaire
Conaire Mór ruled in peace until forced by circumstance to violate one geis after another; he died at Da Derga's hostel, killed by raiders led by his foster-brothers, his head taken as a trophy though Mac Cécht recovered it.
Mythology & legend
Conaire Mór was a legendary High King of Ireland in Togail Bruidne Da Derga.
Did you know?
Conaire Mór's reign at Tara was reckoned a golden age — until his violation of his geasa brought it crashing down.
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