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 Grainne Uaile, also known as Grace O’ Malley, was accused of piracy and lived from 1530 to 1603. She inherited her father’s shipping company when he died and became a very wealthy woman. According to legend, she cut off all her hair because her father refused to allow her to sail with him. He claimed that her hair was too long and would get tangled in the ropes of the ship. At that time, it was also considered bad luck to have a woman on board at sea.  Grainne’s drastic response earned her the nickname “Grainne Mhaol” (maol meaning bald); the name stuck and eventually became “Graineuaile.” She was known for her battle prowess and ruthless fighting tactics at sea and also by her nickname “The Sea Queen of Connacht.” Grainne even met with Queen Elizabeth I to ask for the release of her sons and half-brother. Director: Ciaron Davies Writer: Ciaron Davies Stars: Fionnuala Collins, Ciaron Davies, Peter Cosgrove Grainne lived in a time when the Tudor conquest of Ireland was underwa...