Carved and polished from serpentinite sourced at the foot of the sacred Croagh Patrick in County Mayo, this sculpture honours the legendary pirate queen. The stone itself, dark green with flecks of gold, echoes the shifting tones of Atlantic waters and rugged coastal rock, binding the figure deeply to her native landscape.
Gráinne’s hair is swept back by the fierce western wind, her gaze fixed forward with unwavering intensity. This is not a romanticised heroine, but a woman of formidable will and command – a chieftain, mother, and maritime tactician. Her poised yet grounded presence captures a moment of calm before motion, reflecting both defiance and readiness.
