EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Werewolves of Ireland
from The Incomparable History Of Ireland · host Lauren
Send us Fan MailIrish werewolves, known in folklore as Faoladh or Conriocht are distinct from European legends, often portrayed as noble protectors of children, the wounded, and the community rather than malevolent monsters. Rooted in early Irish tales—notably the "Werewolves of Ossory"—these beings were sometimes depicted as cursed individuals or warriors with the power of transformation.Support the showIrish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
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Send us Fan Mail Irish werewolves, known in folklore as Faoladh or Conriocht are distinct from European legends, often portrayed as noble protectors of children, the wounded, and the community rather than malevolent monsters. Rooted in early Irish tales—notably the "Werewolves of Ossory"—these beings were sometimes depicted as cursed individuals or warriors with the power of transformation. Support the show Irish Mythology - Mythical Cycle - Book of Invasions
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