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Grace O'Malley: Pirate Queen of Connacht
Long before the Easter Rising or the Land War, there was Grace O'Malley — Gráinne Ní Mháille — the 16th-century Irish chieftain and seafarer who defied the English Crown and built a maritime empire along the west coast of Ireland. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the life of the 'Pirate Queen,' from her childhood in the Ó Máille dynasty to her legendary meeting with Queen Elizabeth I at Greenwich Palace. They explore her control of Clew Bay, her conflict with the Binghams, and the fine print of the English surrender and regrant policy. They also discuss the surprising…
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