OLD FIRES.

In the article "OLD FIRES" by Billy O'Callaghan, a man named Jack visits a bar called Reilly's and is filled with nostalgia as he remembers his father and reflects on his own life. He reconnects with a woman named Brid, and they reminisce about their past. The bar remains unchanged, and Jack orders a drink from the barmaid. The article provides a detailed description of the setting and the emotions experienced by the characters. The text is a conversation between Jack and Brid, where they discuss their childhood memories in a small town called Ballinraha, including a meadow and a stream where they used to spend time together. Brid shares her experience of marrying young and reflects on her late husband. The conversation ends with Jack expressing a desire to meet again in the future. The text explores the nostalgia and longing for the past that both characters feel. [Extracted from the article]