Grainne Mhaols castle 4

Grainne Mhaols castle on Achill Island. Gráinne Ní Mháille (c. 1530 – c. 1603), also known as Granuaile or Gráinne Mhaol, is an important figure in Irish folklore, and a historical figure in 16th century Irish history. She is often referred to as “The Sea Queen Of Connaught” or “Ireland’s pirate queen”. By the age of 35 Grainne Mhaol had reportedly amassed a fortune running her fleet of pirate vessels from remote islands off Ireland’s western shore

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