Grace O'Malley: The Pirate Queen of Ireland

In this lively episode, the hosts delve into the fascinating life of Grace O'Malley, also known as Gráinne Ní Mháille or the Pirate Queen of Ireland. Born in 1530, Grace defied the social norms of her time to become an accomplished mariner, fearless leader, and shrewd political tactician. The episode explores her early life, her rebellious spirit, her encounters with the English, and her audacious meeting with Queen Elizabeth I. Relying on various biographies and historical sources, the hosts uncover how Grace O'Malley's relentless determination and strategic prowess made her one of the most formidable female figures in 16th century Ireland. Listeners are taken on a captivating journey through tales of piracy, political manoeuvring, and courageous exploits on the high seas.

Other episodes mentioned: Ching Shih and Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin

Sources:
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/grace-o-malley-pirate-history-fact-fiction-legend

https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiegoldsmith/2022/11/22/irelands-most-famous-pirate-queen-grace-omalley/

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Grace-OMalley/487538

https://www.womensmuseumofireland.ie/exhibits/blog-post-title-one-jwrz7

https://www.irishpost.com/gallery/irelands-pirate-queen-twelve-fascinating-facts-about-legendary-grace-omalley-129406

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_O%27Malley

https://www.graceomalley.com/index.php/grace-omalley/time-line#:~:text=1597%3A%20At%20the%20'great%20age,1603%3A%20Grace%20dies%20at%20Rockfleet.

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Anne Chamber book Grace O Malley: The biography of Irelands pirate queen 1530-1603

00:00 Introduction and British Tipping Culture
01:03 A Pirate's Tale: Grace O'Malley
03:15 Grace O'Malley's Early Life and Family
06:50 Grace O'Malley's Rise to Power
09:56 Pirate Queen's Strategies and Wealth
14:16 English Expansion and Grace's Defiance
16:43 Grace O'Malley's Rebellion Against the English
17:41 The Abduction of Christopher St. Lawrence
20:14 Grace O'Malley's Conflict with Richard Bingham
25:50 Grace's Desperate Plea to Queen Elizabeth I
31:25 Grace O'Malley's Legacy and Final Years