Werewolves of Ossory

Werewolves of Ossory were said to have been the descendants of a legendary warrior-werewolf named Laignech Fáelad whose line gave rise to the kings of Ossory. Often depicted with canine attributes and shared a common motif of a wild, disheveled or naked appearance. The late 14th century Book of Ballymote may refer to this tradition in a passage which speaks of "the descendants of the wolf" in Ossory having the power to change themselves and go forth to devour people.