Grace O’Malley: The Pirate Queen Who was Grace O’Malley? Grace O’Malley, also known as Gráinne Mhaol, was Ireland’s most legendary female pirate, better remembered as the Pirate Queen of Connacht. Born around 1530 into the powerful O’Malley clan of County Mayo, Grace grew up along the rugged western coast of Ireland. The O’Malleys were a seafaring family, … Continue reading Grace O’Malley: Ireland’s Famous Pirate The Pirate Queen