Sally Rooney is 35 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 20 February 1991.
Irish novelist behind Normal People and Conversations with Friends, celebrated for sharp stories of young love and class
Did you know?She was ranked the best university debater in Europe while studying at Trinity College Dublin.
Quick facts
Date of birth20 February 1991
Age35
NationalityIrish
BirthplaceCastlebar, Ireland
Editor's Take:
Sally Rooney became the defining literary voice of her generation almost overnight. Her novels follow young Irish people through love, friendship and class. She writes dialogue without quotation marks, giving her books a close, intimate feel. Normal People sold in huge numbers and won major prizes. Its television version drew a vast audience during the 2020 lockdowns. Critics praise her sharp eye for power in relationships. She has also been outspoken on politics, including Palestine. Each new book is a major publishing event.
Key Milestones
2017: Publishes Conversations with Friends
2018: Publishes Normal People
2020: Normal People airs on TV
2024: Publishes Intermezzo
Sally Rooney (born 1990 or 1991) is an Irish author. She is best known for her novels Conversations with Friends (2017), Normal People (2018), Beautiful World, Where Are You (2021), and Intermezzo (2024).
