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Conchobhar

Pronounced: KRO-hoor / KON-akhor

Meaning: Lover of hounds; strong-willed

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About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Conor, Connor, Cornelius
Variants
Conchobar, Conchúr
Stronghold region
Ulster

Overview

Borne by Conchobhar mac Nessa, King of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle and central figure in the Táin Bó Cúailnge.

The story behind Conchobhar

Conchobhar betrayed his promise of safe-conduct to Naoise and his brothers, treacherously killing them and seizing Deirdre; she pined for a year, then dashed her head against a rock rather than be passed to her hated abductor.

Mythology & legend

King of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle; husband of Deirdre's intended Naoise.

Did you know?

Conchobhar mac Nessa was reputedly born on the same day as Christ.

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