The small fortress in Rockfleet Bay became #GraceO'Malley`s main residence, surrounded by extensive grounds for her loyal men and family, and with her fleet safely anchored in the hidden bay.

Legend has it that #Granuaile threaded the mooring rope of her ship through the embrasure on the south wall of the castle up to her bedchamber on the last floor and tied it to her bedpost at night. 

Source: http://picturingireland.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-pirat-queens-fortress-rockfleet.html

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Nua-#CelticSoulJourney: Rockfleet Castle ( 53° 53′ 45,7″ N, 9° 37′ 37,5″ W) lies hidden in a narrow bay on the north coast of #ClewBay, Co. #Mayo. This was the stronghold of the notorious pirate queen of #Connacht - the fearless #GraceOMalley, who took on not only the mighty
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Nua-#CelticSoulJourney: Rockfleet Castle ( 53° 53′ 45,7″ N, 9° 37′ 37,5″ W) lies hidden in a narrow bay on the north coast of #ClewBay, Co. #Mayo. This was the stronghold of the notorious pirate queen of #Connacht - the fearless #GraceOMalley, who took on not only the mighty
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Nua-#CelticSoulJourney: Rockfleet Castle ( 53° 53′ 45,7″ N, 9° 37′ 37,5″ W) lies hidden in a narrow bay on the north coast of #ClewBay, Co. #Mayo. This was the stronghold of the notorious pirate queen of #Connacht - the fearless #GraceOMalley, who took on not only the mighty
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