Cairbre

Carbury derives its name from Cairbre, a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, the 5th-century High King of Ireland who reigned circa 379–405. The name itself comes from Old Irish cairb(h) meaning 'chariot' with the suffix -re, thus denoting 'charioteer.' This etymology reflects the warrior culture of early medieval Ireland. Before Norman settlement, the Hill of Carbury was known in pagan times as...