Events

When 07 October 2026 6:00 PM
Where River Suite, Central Bank of Ireland, North Wall Quay
Register recordsandarchives@centralbank.ie

As part of Dublin Festival of History 2026, Central Bank of Ireland hosted a hybrid event, “Grace O’Malley: The Woman Behind the Legend”.

Our presenter was novelist and screenwriter Anne Chambers, Grace O'Malley's biographer, and author of “Grace O Malley: The Biography of Ireland’s Queen 1530-1603”.  The event marked the 50th Anniversary of the Series B Irish banknotes, and celebrates the selection of O'Malley's portrait for the unreleased £100 note.

Anne Chambers examined O’Malley’s life within the context of 16th-century Irish political, social, economic and financial conditions, while exploring her significance as a figure of female leadership and positive ageing. The presentation analysed how these historical circumstances shaped her influence and legacy.