In the latest of our summer-themed series, Alice Taylor recalls fond memories of trips to the Kerry town involving seaweed baths, and fun at the Merries, all involving the beloved matriarch of the family 

The idea of holiday on a lake island on a picturesque lake in the west of Ireland may have sounded idyllic to a young Alice Taylor - the reality turned out to be quite different 

When the Cork-based writer showed her mother and father around Ireland, the summer staples of high prices, changeable weather and delicious 99s were all part of the experience

In the latest of our summer-themed reads, Jamie O'Connell shares fond memories of childhood visits to his grandparents' home in North Cork

In the latest of our weekly summer-themed reads, the Cork author describes an eventful trip to Kenya with his brother

In the first instalment of our weekly summer-themed reads, the Cork writer recalls ancient heroes and childhood visits 

In the latest of our series of summer-themed reads, Billy O'Callaghan takes us to Bonfire Night in Cork in 1984

In the latest of our series of summer-themed reads, emerging Cork author Louise Hegarty spins a tale of adventure in an old theme park

In the latest of our summer reads, Cork author Danny Denton offers a short story set in his home city 

The latest of our Laethanta Series of summer reads has the Cork author reflecting on happy days and stormy nights in Ardmore and beyond 

The latest of our summer-themed reads features Alice Taylor's memories of family holidays in Co Kerry 

In the first of our new series of summer-themed pieces, Conal Creedon recalls a childhood visitto his uncle in West Cork