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  1. Grace O'Malley, also known as Gráinne Mhaol, was a sixteenth-century Irish chieftain and pirate who ruled over a large territory in Connacht. She met Queen Elizabeth I, fought against the English colonisation, and had a legendary life and legacy.

  2. Learn about the life and legacy of Grace O'Malley, one of the most famous pirates of all time. Discover her achievements, challenges, and meeting with Queen Elizabeth I at Greenwich Palace.

  3. Nov 1, 2021 · Grace O'Malley (l. c. 1530-1603) was an Irish chieftain and seafarer who became famous as a pirate and rebel during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603) who was trying to increase her control of Irish lands. O'Malley's exploits made her a folk heroine while official Irish histories tend to ignore her.

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    • Noble beginnings. O'Malley was born while King Henry VIII was Lord of Ireland (Picture: Wikimedia) Gráinne Ní Mháille was born into the great seafaring family Clan O’Malley around 1530, while the notorious Henry VIII was King of England and held the title Lord of Ireland.
    • An Irish tongue. Gráinne Ní Mháill was most likely born on Clare Island, Co. Mayo in 1530 (Picture: Failte Ireland) Grace grew up in an Irish speaking world, with her chieftain father Eoghan Dubhdara Ó Máille largely left to his own devices by the English government.
    • Young & stubborn. A young Grace was desperate to follow her father to Spain (Picture: Wikimedia) Local folklore has it that as a young girl O'Malley wished to go on a trading expedition to Spain with her father.
    • An entrepreneurial spirit. Bunowen Castle in Co. Galway was Grace's first base of operations (Picture: Flickr) Even as a young woman, Grace was involved in the business of international trade – learning the ropes from her father.
  4. Learn about the life and legacy of Grace O'Malley, a 16th century seafarer, pirate, rebel and female trailblazer. Discover how she met Queen Elizabeth I at Greenwich and how her story is woven into Irish folklore.

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  5. May 21, 2021 · Learn about the life and exploits of Grace O'Malley, a 16th-century Irish rebel who ruled the seas off Mayo and defied Queen Elizabeth I. Discover the sites along the Granuaile tourist trail, a new route celebrating her story and heritage.

  6. Mar 10, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Grace O'Malley, a legendary female pirate who ruled the Irish seas and challenged the English monarch. Discover how she fought, negotiated, and survived in a man's world for almost 40 years.

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