THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE IRISH PIRATE QUEEN Born into the rugged beauty of the western coast of Ireland in 1530, Grace O’Malley’s destiny was intertwined with the ebb and flow of the Atlantic Ocean. From a young age, she exhibited an innate talent for navigation, learning the ways of the sea from her father, a famed chieftain and sailor. With the wind in her sails and the stars as her guide, Grace honed her skills as a sailor and navigator, eventually commanding her own fleet of ships with unparalleled expertise.