Clare Island

granuaile the pirate queen

Grace O’Malley, otherwise known as Granuaile the Pirate Queen

Granuaile, The Pirate Queen, Westport House Grace O’Malley, otherwise known as Granuaile (phonetically Grawn-You-Ale), lived from around 1530 to 1603. She was born into the clan O’Malley, who were said to be descendants of the eldest son of the former … Read More

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Taking a Boat to Clare Island

Boat Trip to Clare Island Located 3.5 miles from the West Coast of Ireland sits the small island of Clare, one of the many islands off the coast of Co. Mayo with inhabitants. Its natural beauty and calm island life … Read More