Cairbre (Cairpre, Coirpre) is a popular medieval Irish name borne by several historical and mythological figures, including: Cairbre, son of Ogma, poet and satirist of the Tuatha Dé Danann Cairbre Nia Fer, legendary king of Tara Cairbre Cuanach, legendary Ulster warrior Cairbre Cinnchait, legendary 1st-century usurper High King of Ireland Cairbre Lifechair, 3rd-century High King of Ireland Coirpre mac Néill, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, eponymous founder of the Cenél Coirpri who also gave his name to the barony of Carbury, County Kildare Three sons of Conaire Cóem: Cairpre Músc, Cairpre Baschaín, and Cairpre Riata Coirpre Cromm mac Crimthainn, Munster king Places Carbery (disambiguation), anglicised spelling of places named Cairbre or similar in Irish