The story will focus on the true account of the meeting of Irish heroine Grace O’Malley (Granuaile) and Queen Elizabeth I. The synopsis of the film states: "When her youngest son is taken ...

Gráinne Mhaol Ní Mháille, also known as Grace O’Malley or Granuaile, was a ferocious leader who defied convention and led a fleet of ships along the west coast of Ireland in the late 16th century.

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The island’s rich archeological heritage also includes a 13th century Cistercian abbey, the reputed burial place of pirate queen Granuaile. In the new survey’s volume on the abbey, published in 2005, ...