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