Grainne Mhaol

The Pirate Queen of Clare Island in history lives today
She sailed the wild Atlantic waves or so the legend say
She engaged large commercial boats and relieved them of their gold
And the amazing story of Grainne Mhaol a story often told.

Born in the year fifteen hundred and thirty almost five centuries ago
Around the bold and beautiful Grace O Malley a legend it did grow
She ruled the seas for decades a sea faring outlaw
And even the most hardened of sea going men of her were in awe.

A woman of the high seas and one who had a high I.Q.
She could speak Gaelic, Latin and English to mention just a few
Of the languages she was fluent in Grace O Malley in her time
Was one who was celebrated in music, song and rhyme.

The first known woman pirate and none so brave as she
She struck a blow for woman kind at a time in history
When men were ruling the roost and women were kept down
The Goddess of Clare Island she sailed into renown.

Grainne Mhaol and Grace O Malley were one and of the same
And she lives on in history as an immortal name
She engaged large commercial boats and relieved them of their gold
And of her great adventures great stories have been told.