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Conchobar (Conchobor, Conchobur, Conchobhar, Conchubhar, Conchúr, Conchúir, pronounced /'kɒn(ə)xəwər/, /'kɒn(ə)xuːr/) is an Irish male name meaning "lover of hounds". It is the source of the English 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
Conchobar Maher, famous author from the county of Tipparary (see Conor Maher)

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