Grace O'Malley
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Grace O'Malley, also known as Gráinne Mhaol, was a 16th-century Irish pirate queen and a historical figure who inspired a notable sculpture by Michael Cooper, reflecting her significance in Irish folklore.
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The current taoiseach of the O'Malley clan is also named Grace O'Malley, a Dublin schoolteacher.
‘Swashbuckling and cheeky’: island festival celebrates Ireland’s ‘pirate queen’ | IrelandThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-06-29
United Kingdom· 2025-06-29
Grace O’Malley is an up-and-coming comedian with whom Theo Von joked about her romantic dry spell.
Theo Von Dismantles the Interview ShowThe New York Times·
United States· 2025-04-23
United States· 2025-04-23
Grace O'Malley is reputedly buried in the church on Clare Island, where Austy Bob O'Malley was also christened.
The Green Road on Clare Island isn’t really a road – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-04-20
Ireland· 2025-04-20
Grace O’Malley received cheers during the parade, overshadowing a call for Queen Elizabeth.
‘I know it’s a big party, but I don’t know anything more than that’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-17
Ireland· 2025-03-17
Michael Cooper created a 7ft statue of the 16th century pirate queen Grace O'Malley for Westport House.
Sculptor inspired by the beauty of Connemara and Donegal – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-02-22
Ireland· 2025-02-22
