Happy birthday! Sally Rooney turns 35 today

‘Intermezzo’ author Sally Rooney is celebrating her 35th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Sally Rooney has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 35th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Rooney, a cultural icon

Born in Castlebar on February 20, 1991, Sally Rooney's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Irish history. Rooney's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Sally hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sally Rooney as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 35.

Happy Birthday, Sally, you're the best!

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