She Gave Birth Mid-Battle: The Untold Story of Ireland's Most Feared Female Pirate

In the male-dominated world of 16th century seafaring, one woman commanded a fleet of ships that terrorized the English and controlled Ireland's west coast. Grace O'Malley - warrior, chieftain, and pirate queen - defied social norms by inheriting her father's shipping empire, leading men into battle, and allegedly giving birth on her ship before returning to fight the next day. When English authorities imprisoned her son and brother, she did the unthinkable: sailed directly to London, demanded a face-to-face meeting with Queen Elizabeth I, and negotiated their release in a language she didn't speak. Discover how this remarkable Irish woman created a pirate kingdom through brilliant strategy, fierce loyalty, and ruthless tactics, ensuring her legacy as Ireland's most infamous seafarer. From castle sieges to naval battles, prison breaks to royal confrontations, this is the true story of the woman who refused to surrender her freedom or her ships to anyone - not even the most powerful monarch in the world.Another episode about a female pirate is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tQK75RfFJ6rDue0LmkOcp?si=LWbpKeIASveZJXmmunHd3Q

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