Anna Carey
Anna Carey is an Irish author and playwright known for her works that often explore themes of identity and societal issues. Her recent play, 'The Making of Mollie,' is a sharp comedic take on suffragette history, highlighting women's rights and the evolving role of women in society. Carey's writing combines humor with poignant social commentary, making her a significant voice in contemporary Irish literature.
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Recent news mentions
Edel Coffey mentions Anna Carey as part of the crossover between musicians and novelists.
‘I didn’t touch my book deal money for a year. I was afraid they’d made a mistake’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-14
Anna Carey’s charming and tender first novel for adults is a clever friends-reunited-type story.
A romantic and heart-warming love story – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-10
Anna Carey reflects on her experiences of writing letters and diaries during her college years and how they influenced her novel 'Our Song'.
joy and pain radiates off the pages – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-07
Anna Carey’s book is now a razor-sharp suffragette stage comedy.
In a Word... Suffragette – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-12
