Lóegaire Explained

Lóegaire (Laoghaire, Láegaire, Loeguire, sometimes anglicised as Leary) is a popular medieval Irish given name borne by a number of historical and legendary figures.

Lóegaire
Origin:	Ireland

People

Notable people bearing this name include:

• Lóegaire Lorc, legendary High King of Ireland of the 6th century BC
• Lóegaire Búadach, hapless would-be hero of the Ulster Cycle
• Lóegaire mac Néill, High King of Ireland in the time of Saint Patrick
• Lughaid mac Loeguire, another High King of Ireland

Fictional characters

• Laoghaire MacKenzie, a character in the Outlander series of novels

Other

In south county Dublin there is the town of Dún Laoghaire, meaning "The Fort of Leary."