Warrior Women - Grace O'Malley 5

[TheXander360]

how cool that both queens Grace and Elizabeth died on the same year at the same age i wonder if the one who died second hered about the one who went first

[Zewuot]

Proud O'Malley right here :P

[KathyJadedlol]

grace was kind of a....... badass

[Dawnlighter]

@KathyJadedlol And very few know of her! :( I never heard of her before watching this.

[czeshirecat]

What an amazing story, and why no movie about it?

[kisha1682]

elizabeth died at 69 not 73

[Juicexlx]

Holy cow! She actually survived her encounter with Elizabeth I (which Marie Tudor did not). Seems that she was somewhat admired by the ruthless Queen. So much so, that that Elizabeth disavowed her general in favor of her?

Wow! I'm speechless!

[tribetng]

@Juicexlx Mary Tudor died of cancer before Liz took the throne do you mean Mary Queen of Scots?

[Juicexlx]

@tribetng Yes, I made a mistake. I meant Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. Thanks for correcting.

For some reason, I mixed the two Ladies when I made my comment. ; )

[tribetng]

@Juicexlx No prob, happy to help :)

[mrcharles007]

thats what happen when a son disobey's her mother!

[couthyband]

Her song is Oro Se Bheath Abhaile

[WeeeWriter]

What a wonderful woman. God bless Grace O'Malley for the intelligent, beautiful of spirit and brave woman.

[maddogmcglinchey]

Grainne Mhaol

[tweethang1]

XenaChi you fuckin rock!!

[SpiritBearTotem]

awesome series. watched em all. never heard of grace before wich is odd. she is the only one in the series who actually lives to an old age. 1luv peace

[munchkinaporizkova]

Rest in peace Grace O'Malley!!!

[Lokilion15]

Great series! Thanks Xenachi for posting these - I can't find them anywhere else!

[RebeccaLessay]

Great videos, but they left out a few interesting facts:

1. During the coversation Grace had with Elizabeth, Grace was offered a handkerchief wich she accepted, used and then trew the expansive handkerchief into the fireplace as is customed in her irish culture. English bureacrats were shocked.

2. In insperation of the visit to Elizabeth Shakespeare himself wrote a letter/poem to the grace. Called :"To the Dark Lady"

[thesunsetshere]

Now THAT is a woman! In fact, I'm thinking of giving my first daughter the name Grace now.

[bursegsardaukar]

@thesunsetshere And then you will tell her one day that she was named after Grace O' Malley. I wonder how her reaction will be.

[tweethang1]

@thesunsetshere Nick Name her Grace

[forestnymph02]

Wow. I finished watching three Warrior Women episodes and figured out an inspiring commonality with the stories of Wang Son, Boudica and Grace O'Malley: they fought for love and freedom. Wang for her dead husband and for freedom from a tyranny; Boudica's impetus was violation of her daughters and she fought to preserve her culture against the Romans; and Grace fought for the survival of her family and clan. Amazing women hearts and souls.

Thank you XenaChi for sharing these wonderful stories.

[forestnymph02]

despite his brytal acts, i pity bingham. poor he.

[DubhCion]

I believe Grainuaile was also called Gráinne Mhaol, "bald Grace" because she cut off her hair to convince her father to let her sail with him when she was a child. Pearse re-wrote "Óró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile" about her, which I always thought was quite fitting.

Thanks very much for posting this :)

[ColonelMarksman]

67 f***ing years old leading a raid against the Scots! Geez; my historical heart dedicated to many historical heroes has now added a heroine.

[Chousakan]

hahahah Bingham got what he deserved, back in those days having his queen support his enemy who is a woman and call him to court for his misdeeds must have been a fate worse than death.

[elishlomo]

Amazing story!

happy to learn about this important figure in the fascinating irish history, thanks for sharing.

[ranchai100]

Truly a noble woman,sage and warrior.May her name be forever remembered and may her deeds for her people be an inspiration to us all.

[evolution031680]

What a terrific story! Thank you very much, Xenachi.