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Hall of Fame: Ireland's Pirate Queen
Bonus Episode19th January 2026 • Trapped History • trappedhistory
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Sathnam Sanghera blows the doors off the Hall of Fame today alongside his nominee, the Pirate Queen of Ireland, Grainne – or Grace – O'Malley.

Born in County Mayo when Henry VIII was on the throne of England, Grainne would command a fleet of ships, raid neighbouring clans, revenge the deaths of her loved ones and take on the English army. She would even meet with Queen Elizabeth to – in the best Jack Sparrow tradition – 'parley' with her opponent.

Grainne was pretty special and is a worthy addition to the Trapped History Hall of Fame – and its new protector too!

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