Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher : Wolfhound Press (IE)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,27 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Ireland
ISBN : 9780863279133
Over 400 years ago Granuaile became a legend. As both Pirate Queen and Chieftain of the O'Malley clan, Granuaile or Grace O'Malley, challenged the accepted ideas of sixteenth century Ireland. She manipulated the turbulent political environment, ignoring conventions, to become one of the most powerful leaders in the country. Using state papers and manuscripts of the period, Anne Chambers reveals the woman behind the legend.
Author : John Burke
Publisher : Gateway Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 17,3 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780717183500
Learn about Ireland's original rebel girl in this exciting new series of inspirational Irish lives In an exciting new series of books for children, John and Fatti Burke go deeper into the lives and subjects first introduced in Irelandopedia, Historopedia and Foclóiropedia. This first book focusses on Granuaile, the daughter of a great trader and sea captain, Eoghan O'Malley of Mayo. Living in a castle on Clare Island 500 years ago, Granuaile spent her childhood on the sea in boats of all shapes and sizes. Granuaile's parents wanted her to do what other girls did, to be a good girl and get married and settle down. But Granuaile had other ideas... This superb illustrated book on this historic icon and fearless leader is a must to begin every child's collection of inspiring Irish lives.
Author : Charles Richard Panter
Publisher :
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 18,29 MB
Release : 1901
Category :
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Author : Morgan Llywelyn
Publisher : The O'Brien Press
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 22,59 MB
Release : 2012-08-29
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1847173861
In the sixteenth century, Granuaile, the Pirate Queen, warrior and leader, was the terror of the North Atlantic and the most feared woman in Ireland. Heading a large army and a fleet of ships, she lived by trading and raiding and demanding tribute from all who sailed through her territory. Told partly through letters written to her son Tibbot, it charts the gradual decline of the Gaelic chieftains and traditions of Ireland as Elizabeth Tudor, the 'Virgin Queen' of England, extended her power throughout Ireland by bribery and slaughter. It is a story of immense bravery and daring, as Granuaile takes on the great Norman lords, smuggles weapons and mercenaries for the Ulster Gaelic O'Donnell and O'Neill clans and finally goes to confront Elizabeth Tudor herself. Some of the great figures of Irish history feature, including Red Hugh O'Donnell, Hugh O'Neill, Hugh Dubh O'Donnell, and Richard Bingham.
Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 37,92 MB
Release : 2006-03-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1848898304
This is the true story of Grace O'Malley, or Granuaile, who ruled on land and sea in Connaught over 400 years ago. A Pirate Queen and Chieftain, she became a legend. We meet Grace as a young girl on Ireland's west coast. Her father is a strong chieftain and loves the sea. Despite her parents' objections, Grace becomes a better sailor than any of her father's crew and so the adventures of the Pirate Queen begin. We set sail on her galley to Spain where war with England affects Grace and Ireland. We meet her husbands, Donal of the Battles and Richard in Iron, and are on board ship for her son's birth and pirate attacks. After many escapades we sail to London for her famous meeting with Queen Elizabeth I. And we stay with her in her castle at Rock Fleet where she dies in 1603. This non-fiction account is a must for children who love Irish history! Similar to: Michael Collins: Most Wanted Man by Vincent McDonnell and Tom Crean: Ice Man by Michael Smith.
Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher : Wolfhound Press (IE)
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,34 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Granuaile ruled on land and sea in the province of Connaught over 400 years ago. A Pirate Queen and Irish Chieftain, she became a legend. This is the story of Granuaile's Ireland, divided into 'kingdoms' ruled by chieftains. Her father is the strong chieftain of Umhall and Granuaile wishes to sail the clan's ships to Spain and Scotland for trade. Trapped by her gender, Granuaile proves a better sailor than any of her father's men and is eventually accepted. Her story continues through wars, husbands, giving birth on board ship, and a meeting with Queen Elizabeth I.
Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,63 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781905172108
Granuaile ruled on land and sea in the province of Connaught over 400 years ago. A Pirate Queen and Irish Chieftain, she became a legend. This is the story of Granuaile's Ireland, divided into 'kingdoms' ruled by chieftains. Her father is the strong chieftain of Umhall and Granuaile wishes to sail the clan's ships to Spain and Scotland for trade. Trapped by her gender, Granuaile proves a better sailor than any of her father's men and is eventually accepted. Her story continues through wars, husbands, giving birth on board ship, and a meeting with Queen Elizabeth I.
Author : Kevin Hearne
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 48,71 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0356504476
***OVER A MILLION COPIES OF THE IRON DRUID BOOKS SOLD*** 'American Gods meets Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden' SFF World Kevin Hearne creates the ultimate Atticus O'Sullivan adventure in the grand finale of the New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles. Unchained from fate, the Norse gods Loki and Hel are ready to unleash Ragnarok, a.k.a. the Apocalypse, upon the earth. With a whole host of dark allies on their side, there's a globe-spanning battle on the cards - one which Druid Atticus O'Sullivan will be hard-pressed to survive, much less win. Atticus must recruit the aid of an Indian witch and a trickster god in hopes that they'll give him just enough leverage to both save Gaia and see another sunrise. After all - if the world ends, who's going to make sure the hound Oberon gets his well-deserved snack? Praise for the Iron Druid Chronicles: 'Atticus and his crew are a breath of fresh air! . . . I love, love, love this series' My Bookish Ways 'Entertaining, steeped in a ton of mythology, populated by awesome characters' Civilian Reader 'This is one series no fantasy fan should miss. Mystery, suspense, magic and mayhem' SciFiChick The Iron Druid Chronicles Hounded Hexed Hammered Tricked Trapped Hunted Shattered Staked Scourged Besieged (short stories) HAVE YOU TRIED... Kevin Hearne's new adventure set in the world of the Iron Druid Chronicles, INK & SIGIL - described by Booklist as 'a new action-packed, enchantingly fun series' . . . Kevin Hearne's epic fantasy novel A PLAGUE OF GIANTS - described by Delilah S. Dawson as 'a rare masterpiece that's both current and timeless . . . merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who'll break your heart'. Out now!
Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher : Wolfhound Press (IE)
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
This book profiles a woman who challenges our predisposed sense of convention, who, over four hundred years ago, was one of the first women to break the mold and make a unique contribution to history.
Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 29,77 MB
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0717151743
Grace O'Malley is unique as the only woman recorded on the famous Baptista Boazio map of Ireland (1599), a tribute to the status she achieved as a leader on land and at sea in the 16th century. In 1979 Anne Chambers' original biography of this famous Irishwoman, who over the centuries had been airbrushed from historical record, put her on the map once again. The biography became a milestone in Irish publishing and the catalyst for the restoration of Grace O'Malley to political, social and maritime history, as well as establishing her as an inspirational female role model in the classroom.In the 40th anniversary edition of this international bestselling biography, drawn from rare contemporary manuscript records, the author presents Ireland's great pirate queen not as a vague mythological figure but as one of the world's most extraordinary female leaders. Political pragmatist and tactician, rebel, intrepid mariner and pirate, wife, lover, mother, grandmother and matriarch, the 'most notorious woman in all the coasts of Ireland', Grace O'Malley challenged and triumphed over the social and political barriers she encountered in the course of her long, pioneering life.Breaching boundaries of gender imbalance and bias in a period of immense social and political upheaval and change, Grace O'Malley rewrote the rules to become one of the world's first recorded feminist trailblazers.This updated anniversary edition brings Grace O'Malley's story to a new generation awakened to the global focus on gender equality as well as positive ageing.
