Grace O’Malley
From History Boiz by Jerry Nash, Christopher Wheadon, Zach Mech, Madi Moon
March 17, 2026 · 2h 40m
About this episode
This episode explores the complex life of Grace O’Malley, the legendary Irish pirate and her relationship with Queen Elizabeth I.
Grace O’Malley has become a legend as a swashbuckling Irish pirate that had terrorized, and then terrorized on behalf of, Queen Elizabeth I. The truth is much more complex. Join us for the Pirate Queen herself! Sources: Cook, Judith. PIRATE QUEEN : The Life of Grace O’malley. S.L., Birlinn Ltd, 2021. “Grace O’Malley.” Celtic Junction Arts Center, celticjunction.org/library/grace-omalley/.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jerry Nash, Christopher Wheadon, Zach Mech, Madi Moon
Topics covered
- Irish history
- pirates
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Grace O'Malley
- female leaders
- maritime history
Keywords
- Grace O'Malley
- Irish pirate
- Queen Elizabeth I
- history
- female pirate
- maritime history
- Celtic history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Celtic Junction Arts Center
Books & works: PIRATE QUEEN : The Life of Grace O’malley
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