# Local Gossip

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- Authors: [Bernard Casey](https://www.bookquiver.com/bernard-casey)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2026-10-15
- Genres: Biography: general, Essays, Reportage, journalism or collected columns

## Description

Brilliant. Casey’s ability to spin a scéal makes his funny, subtly emotional tales worthy of a warm night by the fire.’ OLIVER CALLANLocal Gossip is a book of short comedy stories about life in rural Ireland written by two main protagonists: Gossip and Nephew – characters created by one of Ireland’s brightest comedy stars, Bernard Casey. Gossip is a bachelor in his 60s who spent a number of years working in London but has lived locally for 20 years and knows every single thing that happens in the community. Nephew is a nosy 17-year-old boy who is delusionally obsessed with the GAA and will do anything to get ahead in life. Gossip appeals to a bygone Ireland where hard work, emigration and knowing what your neighbour had for breakfast was the norm. Nephew’s uneasy self-centredness makes you hate to love him. Get ready to explore the hilarity of rural life through nostalgia, old traditions, societal demands, taboo, sport, marriage and more.

## Editions

### Local Gossip

- Publisher: Gill Books
- ISBN: 978-18-0458-559-7
- Pages: 304
- Published: 2026-10-15
- Language: en_US