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The Granuaile & Famine Centre in Louisburgh, Co Mayo is an interpretative centre run entirely by volunteers. It is dedicated to two important aspects of Irish history - Grace O’Malley, known as the Pirate Queen and the Famine of 1845 to 1852, known also as the Great Hunger.
Who was Granuaile?
Grace O'Malley, or Granuaile, was an Irish pirate queen, clan leader, business woman and mother who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. She was a contemporary of Queen Elizabeth I, whose authority over Ireland she refused to recognise.
Find out more about the fascinating story of Granuaile by paying a visit to our museum.
The Famine
The Great Famine, also known as the Great Hunger was a period of starvation and disease in Ireland lasting from 1845 to 1852 that constituted a historical social crisis and had a major impact on Irish society and history.
Find out more by visiting our museum.
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