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Ualgharg

Pronounced: OOL-gər-əg

Meaning: Mighty arm, fierce-armed

About the name

Origin
Irish
Variants
Ualgarg
Stronghold region
Connacht

Overview

An old Irish name borne by chiefs of the medieval period; relatively rare today.

The story behind Ualgharg

Borne by chiefs of the Ó Ruairc family of Bréifne in north Connacht.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; medieval royal name.

Did you know?

Ualgharg Ó Ruairc was the 13th-century king of Bréifne.

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