Witness History: Archive 2011 - The Irish pirate Queen

Over 400 years ago an Irish woman pirate met Queen Elizabeth I.

Grace O'Malley led hundreds of men into battle at sea and on land.

When Ireland's English rulers tried to curb her power she paid a personal visit Queen Elizabeth to argue her case.

Published on Tuesday, 17th May 2011.

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