Kate Kerrigan
Kate Kerrigan, born Morag Prunty, is an accomplished author and storyteller known for her unique perspective as an Irish person raised in England. With roots in County Mayo, Ireland, and a background in journalism, she has transitioned from writing comedy to exploring deeper historical themes in her work. Kerrigan's recent theatrical performance, 'Am I Irish Yet?', delves into her experiences of identity and belonging, resonating with audiences who share similar narratives of being Irish with an English accent. She actively engages with themes of cultural identity, and her performances have been gaining traction in both Ireland and the UK.
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Recent news mentions
Kate Kerrigan discusses the challenges of having an English accent as an Irish person in Ireland.
My ‘neutral’ Irish accent was a form of social camouflage – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-19
Author Morag Prunty, who writes as Kate Kerrigan, speaks eloquently of how she felt othered when she moved from London back to her ancestral home of Mayo.
When your Irish kids start talking like their English friends – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Kate Kerrigan is a writer and performer who explores her Irish identity through storytelling.
‘As an Irish person with an English accent in Ireland, you have to sit there and take it’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
