Rooted on Achill Island, the festival brings together jaw-dropping circus, live music, storytelling, performance, art and heritage-inspired events to champion daring women of the past and present.
The Grace O’Malley Festival – A Celebration of Ireland’s Legendary Pirate Queen
22–24 May 2026 | Achill Island, Co. Mayo
Join us for the first ever Grace O’Malley Festival, a bold new celebration inspired by the fearless Grace O’Malley (Gráinne Mhaol).
Rooted on Achill Island, the festival brings together jaw-dropping circus, live music, storytelling, performance, art and heritage-inspired events to champion daring women of the past and present.
Festival Highlights
Grace: The Story of a Pirate Queen Aerial Show
Camille O’Sullivan Concert
Pirate Queen Cabaret
Original Sand Art Portrait of Grace by Sean Corcoran
