Pirate Tales

Clew Bay off the coast of Western Ireland is the site of the conquest of the most dangerous female pirate - Grace O'Malley. Although male strength dominated all around, O'Malley was able to withstand the pressure and all conventions, creating her own fleet and a sailing clan that controlled the shores of the Green Island. Despite being captured and imprisoned for three years, she did not give up her profession, but in 1593 she surrendered to the English crown. She negotiated the release of her sons from prison with Elizabeth I, she also wanted to remove the then governor from the power, but the queen did not comply with it. O'Malley returned to a pirate life and continued to conquer English ships.

The Queen of Pirates, as she was called, became famous for her great courage and perseverance in the fight for Ireland's independence. The strength of her character, combined with her extraordinary beauty, were a source of exceptional strength for her. Few of the sailors remained indifferent to her beauty, which often meant doom for the poor. Clew Bay, home of O'Malley, seemed perfectly integrated with its ruler. Inaccessible, interspersed with numerous islands, enchanting with its nature, attracting, tempting and intriguing. And although a lot has changed, it doesn't take much to return to the bay it was in the days of the Queen of Pirates ...