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Conchobar (Conchobor, Conchobur, Conchobhar, Conchubhar, Irish pronunciation: [ˈkɒn(ə)xəwər], Conchúr, Conchúir, Irish pronunciation: [/ˈkɒn(ə)xuːr/]) is an Irish male name meaning "lover of hounds". It is the surce of the Irish names Conor, Connor, Conner, O'Connor, etc. It is a name born by several figures from Irish history and legend, including:

Conchobar mac Nessa, legendary king of Ulster
Conchobar Abradruad, legendary High King of Ireland of the 1st century BC
Conchobar mac Donnchada, High King of Ireland 819-833
Conchobar Maenmaige Ua Conchobhair, 12th century king of Connacht
Conchobar MacDermot, king of Moylurg 1187-1196

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