Fluent Fiction - Irish: Votes & Voices: A Chance Encounter in Baile Átha Cliath
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí gaoith fuar ag séideadh tríd Bhaile Átha Cliath.
En: There was a cold wind blowing through Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí na crainn ag cailleadh a nduilleoga donn agus órga.
En: The trees were losing their brown and golden leaves.

Ga: Bhí imeachtaí an Oíche Shamhna ar siúl, cé go raibh áthas ar gach duine vótáil.
En: The events of Halloween were ongoing, even though everyone was happy to vote.

Ga: Lasmuigh de lárionad pobail, bhí an t-atmaisféar beo.
En: Outside the community center, the atmosphere was lively.

Ga: Bhí bratacha ag luascadh agus póstaeir thart ar an áit.
En: Flags were waving and posters were around the place.

Ga: Bhí scuaine fhada ag foirmiú, vótóirí ag miongháire agus ag comhrá faoina bpleananna.
En: A long queue was forming, with voters smiling and chatting about their plans.

Ga: San áit sin, sheas beirt - Aisling agus Ciaran.
En: In that spot, two people stood - Aisling and Ciaran.

Ga: Bhí Aisling óg, bríomhar agus lán fuinnimh.
En: Aisling was young, lively, and full of energy.

Ga: Bhí súil aici go mbeadh sí in ann teagmháil a dhéanamh le duine eolach agus spéisiúil.
En: She hoped she would be able to connect with someone knowledgeable and interesting.

Ga: In aice léi bhí Ciaran, fear staidéarach le suim iontach sa pholaitíocht agus i gcúrsaí pobail.
En: Next to her was Ciaran, a steady man with a great interest in politics and community matters.

Ga: Thaitin le Ciaran daoine a mhealladh le comhrá agus éisteacht lena dtuairimí.
En: Ciaran enjoyed engaging people in conversation and listening to their opinions.

Ga: Bhí an líne ag bogadh go mall.
En: The line was moving slowly.

Ga: D’éirigh as seo go maith do Aisling.
En: This suited Aisling well.

Ga: Thosaigh sí ag smaoineamh ar conas comhrá a thosú le Ciaran.
En: She began to think about how to start a conversation with Ciaran.

Ga: Bhí sí cúthail ar dtús, ach mheabhraigh sí di féin go raibh sé fiúntach triail a bhaint as.
En: She was shy at first, but she reminded herself that it was worthwhile to give it a try.

Ga: "Anois, aimsir iontach, nach ea?
En: "Lovely weather, isn't it?"

Ga: " a dúirt sí go tobann.
En: she said suddenly.

Ga: Bhí iontas ar Ciaran, ach rinne sé gáire.
En: Ciaran was surprised but smiled.

Ga: "Is ea, tá sé fuar ach álainn.
En: "Yes, it's cold but beautiful.

Ga: An bhfuil tú ag tnúth le vótáil?
En: Are you looking forward to voting?"

Ga: " arsa sé.
En: he said.

Ga: Chlaon Aisling a ceann.
En: Aisling nodded.

Ga: "Sea.
En: "Yes.

Ga: Tá mé an-paiseanta faoi.
En: I'm very passionate about it.

Ga: Is deis é a nglór a chur in iúl.
En: It's an opportunity to express a voice.

Ga: Agus tú féin?
En: And you?"

Ga: "Chlaon Ciaran a cheann go curánta.
En: Ciaran nodded thoughtfully.

Ga: "Is é sin an rud a spreagann me… an pobal agus an deis rud éigin dearfach a chruthú.
En: "That's what drives me... the community and the opportunity to create something positive."

Ga: "Ag an nóiméad sin, thuig Aisling agus Ciaran go raibh síos tuiscint dhlúth nó b'fhéidir peirspictíochtaí comhchosúla acu.
En: At that moment, Aisling and Ciaran realized they shared a deep understanding or perhaps similar perspectives.

Ga: Thosaigh an comhrá ag sruthú agus rinneadh smaointe a roinnt idir na beirt.
En: The conversation began to flow, and ideas were exchanged between the two.

Ga: Níor thugadar leo an tslí ama ag imeacht.
En: They didn't notice the time passing.

Ga: Bhí siad araon sáite sa chomhrá.
En: They were both engrossed in the conversation.

Ga: Dúirt Aisling go gcuirfeadh sí áthas uirthi leanúint ar aghaidh ag plé rudaí dá mbeadh siad in ann bualadh arís.
En: Aisling said she'd be delighted to continue discussing things if they could meet again.

Ga: Bhí Ciaran ar aon intinn.
En: Ciaran agreed.

Ga: Bhí an scuaine ag gluaiseacht ar aghaidh áfach, agus bhí ar Aisling dul ar aghaidh chun vóta a chaitheamh.
En: The queue was moving on, however, and Aisling had to go ahead to cast her vote.

Ga: Roimhe sin, mhalartaigh siad uimhreacha, ag tabhairt gealltanais ar chaife sa todhchaí.
En: Before that, they exchanged numbers, promising to meet for coffee in the future.

Ga: Bhí meangadh mór ar aghaidh Aisling, ag tuiscint go raibh sí céim níos cóngaraí do phobal nua.
En: A big smile was on Aisling’s face, understanding she was a step closer to a new community.

Ga: Agus í ag imeacht, d'fhéach Aisling siar go ciúin ar Ciaran.
En: As she left, Aisling looked back quietly at Ciaran.

Ga: Bhí mothú dóchais nua ina croí di.
En: A feeling of new hope was in her heart.

Ga: Chabhraigh an lá sa lárionad vótála le céim suntasach eile a ghlacadh isteach ina saol agus ina pobal.
En: The day at the voting center helped her take another significant step into her life and community.

Ga: Mothaíodh Aisling níos gaire dona daoine a roinn a tuairimí agus a cuid paisean.
En: Aisling felt closer to those who shared her views and passions.

Ga: Trí intention mhaith agus misneach beag, bhain siad caidreamh dearfach amach i measc an torainn.
En: Through good intentions and a little courage, they achieved a positive connection amidst the noise.

Ga: Bhí Samhain ann agus timpiste áthasach tar éis tarlú.
En: It was Samhain, and a happy accident had occurred.

Ga: Deireadh an scéil.
En: The end.


Vocabulary Words:

• blowing: séideadh
• leaves: duilleoga
• ongoing: ar siúl
• atmosphere: atmaisféar
• queue: scuaine
• lively: bríomhar
• knowledgeable: eolach
• steady: staidéarach
• engaging: mealladh
• suitable: oiriúnach
• shy: cúthail
• worthwhile: fiúntach
• passionate: paiseanta
• opportunity: deis
• perspectives: peirspictíochtaí
• engrossed: sáite
• exchange: malartú
• promising: ag tabhairt gealltanais
• delighted: áthas
• step: chéim
• quietly: go ciúin
• significant: suntasach
• good intentions: intention mhaith
• courage: misneach
• achieving: bhain
• amidst: i measc
• noise: torainn
• accident: timpiste
• occured: tar éis tarlú
• understanding: tuiscint

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Mystery at the Poker Table: A Halloween Night Revelation
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí oíche fuar fhómhair ann i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: It was a cold autumn night in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí Halloween ag druidim leis, agus bhí an t-atmaisféar lán le misteachas agus ceo.
En: Halloween was approaching, and the atmosphere was full of mystery and fog.

Ga: Síos ag an gcúinne, bhí Aisling, Padraig, agus Siobhán suite timpeall ar an mbord poker i seomra dorcha.
En: Down at the corner, Aisling, Padraig, and Siobhán were sitting around the poker table in a dark room.

Ga: Bhí an boladh tine tobac i ngach áit, agus puimcíní liathróideacha ag marcaíocht na gcuntar.
En: The smell of tobacco smoke was everywhere, and pumpkin-shaped lanterns rode the countertops.

Ga: Bhí an t-am spóirt thart, agus anois bhí fir agus mná áirithe bailithe le chéile, súile dian ar na cártaí.
En: The sports hour was over, and certain men and women had gathered together, eyes keen on the cards.

Ga: Bhí Aisling ina suí go ciúin, a shúile ag fleascadh le fonn bua.
En: Aisling sat quietly, her eyes flickering with the desire to win.

Ga: D'aithin gach duine timpeall ar an mbord í mar imreoir poker cliste ach cúthail.
En: Everyone around the table recognized her as a smart but shy poker player.

Ga: Bhí muinín ag teastáil uaithi chun a bheith urraithe agus meas tuillte aici ag bualadh a comhghleacaithe.
En: She needed confidence to be supported and deserved the respect of beating her peers.

Ga: Nuair a thosaigh an cluiche, d'imir gach imreoir go cúramach.
En: When the game began, every player played carefully.

Ga: Tar éis cúpla babhtaí, rinneadh tochailt as an aimsir nuair a bhí cárta mistéireach ag teacht chun cinn sa deic.
En: After a few rounds, the mood changed when a mysterious card emerged in the deck.

Ga: Bhí éidearshúil ar na himreoirí go léir, tosaíodh ag cúisiú maidir le calaois.
En: All the players exchanged suspicious glances, with accusations of cheating starting to fly.

Ga: Shíl Aisling go raibh an t-am céanna cealaithe ag a bheith ann.
En: Aisling felt that the game was about to unravel.

Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh imeacht a aimsiú faoin chluiche seo.
En: She wanted to find a way out of this game.

Ga: Ach conas é seo a réiteach?
En: But how to resolve it?

Ga: Bheadh ​​náire uirthi má cásfí go raibh sí taobh thiar den chaimiléireacht.
En: She would be embarrassed if accused of being behind the deceit.

Ga: Níor chreid sí é féin chun a leithéid a chríochnú.
En: She wouldn't believe herself capable of such a thing.

Ga: Bhí ar Aisling cinneadh a dhéanamh idir tabhairt aghaidh ar a chéile nó modh níos crua a roghnú chun an fhírinne a oscailt.
En: Aisling had to decide between confronting the others or choosing a harder way to reveal the truth.

Ga: Le gach cainéal, bhí an teorainn idir bua agus cailliúint ag éirí níos tanaí.
En: With each channel, the line between winning and losing was getting thinner.

Ga: Ach cheap Aisling ar phlean.
En: But Aisling thought of a plan.

Ga: Le linn an lámh deiridh, rinne sí rud éigin fíorghlic.
En: During the final hand, she did something very clever.

Ga: Thart timpeall an bhord, d'fhan sí socair go raibh na súile timpeall uirthi ag faire.
En: Around the table, she remained calm with the eyes around her watching.

Ga: Tharraing sí amach an cárta mistéireach féin, á nochtadh gur ball seangariúchta a bhí i Siobhán a bhí ag athrú an deic na cártaí a aimsiú.
En: She pulled out the mysterious card herself, revealing that it was Siobhán, an accomplice in disguise, who was altering the deck to find the cards.

Ga: Bhí iontas an domhain ag gach duine, agus bhí fearg ar Siobhán.
En: Everyone was utterly shocked, and Siobhán was furious.

Ga: Bhain gliondar as Aisling.
En: Aisling beamed with delight.

Ga: Bhí bua aici.
En: She had triumphed.

Ga: Bhí gach tacaíocht aici anois óna piaraí agus mothú úrnua féin-thuiscint uirthi féin.
En: She now had the full support of her peers and a new sense of self-understanding.

Ga: Tríd an imní agus an neamhchinnteacht teacht ar fhuascailt, d'fhoghlaim Aisling muinín a bheith ar a hintinn féin.
En: Through the anxiety and uncertainty came redemption, and Aisling learned to trust her own intuition.

Ga: An oíche sin, d’fhás Aisling an misneach is mó fós, anois níos muiníní agus níos eolasaí.
En: That night, Aisling grew in courage more than ever, now more confident and knowledgeable.

Ga: Bhí an chluiche ag teacht chun críche, agus d'fhág Aisling an seomra le bród agus tonn an-áirithe agus an-áthas uirthi.
En: The game was coming to an end, and Aisling left the room with pride and a certain wave of joy and happiness.

Ga: Bhí amárach eile ann, ach don oíche, bhí buaite aici.
En: There was another day tomorrow, but for the night, she had emerged victorious.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: fómhair
• approaching: ag druidim
• atmosphere: t-atmaisféar
• lanterns: puimcíní
• countertops: gcuntar
• desire: fonn
• confidence: muinín
• suspicious: éidearshúil
• accusations: cúisiú
• cheating: calaois
• resolve: réiteach
• embarrassed: náire
• accomplice: ball seangariúchta
• reveal: oscailt
• triumph: bua
• intuition: hintinn
• anxiety: imní
• uncertainty: neamhchinnteacht
• redemption: fuascailt
• victorious: buaite
• mystery: misteachas
• flickering: fleascadh
• peers: comhghleacaithe
• unravel: talamh cealaithe
• deceit: caimiléireacht
• clever: fíorghlic
• shocked: iontas an domhain
• furious: fearg
• delight: gliondar
• knowledgeable: eolasaí

Fluent Fiction - Irish: High Stakes and Heartstrings: The Poker Night That Mattered
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Oíche fhliuch D’ollmhain, bhí an chathair ag labhairt ina cuid scáthanna agus scéalta.
En: On a wet night in D’ollmhain, the city was speaking in its shadows and stories.

Ga: Bhí boladh na deatach toiteána le brath sa seomra dorcha, agus bhí ceo éadrom ag báisteach na sráideanna taobh amuigh, ag meabhrú ar Halloween.
En: The smell of smoke lingered in the dark room, and a light mist rained on the streets outside, reminiscent of Halloween.

Ga: Bhí Niamh agus Cian ina suí os comhair a chéile ag bord poker.
En: Niamh and Cian were sitting across from each other at a poker table.

Ga: Bhí imní Niamh ina croí, ach bhí fonn ar a aghaidh.
En: Niamh had anxiety in her heart, but determination on her face.

Ga: Bhí séasúr caisleáin scáile ag gobadh amach taobh amuigh, fós bhí teine istigh ina shúile.
En: The season of shadow castles loomed outside, yet there was a fire inside her eyes.

Ga: Níor tháinig sí anseo don chluiche amháin.
En: She hadn't come here just for the game.

Ga: Bhí gá aici leis an mbua seo.
En: She needed this win.

Ga: Airgead, chun a teach a chaomhnú.
En: Money, to save her house.

Ga: Ach ar an láimh eile, bhí Cian, a cara chomh fada siar is a d’fhéadfadh sí a mheabhrú, ann.
En: But on the other hand, there was Cian, her friend for as long as she could remember.

Ga: Bhí Cian i gátar chomh maith.
En: Cian was in trouble too.

Ga: Bhí sé ag breathnú síos, ag iarraidh a bheith calma, ach is dócha gur thuig sé féin freisin an tábhacht.
En: He sat looking down, trying to remain calm, but likely understood the significance himself.

Ga: Bhí na cártaí curtha amach ar an mbord.
En: The cards were laid out on the table.

Ga: Phreab croí Niamh nuair a d’amharc sí orthu.
En: Niamh's heart jumped when she looked at them.

Ga: Bhí lámh mhaith aici.
En: She had a good hand.

Ga: B’fhéidir lámh ar a bhféadfadh sí bua a thógáil.
En: Maybe a hand that could win.

Ga: Bhí sé in am cinneadh a dhéanamh.
En: It was time to make a decision.

Ga: D’ardaigh sí a ceann, ag féachaint ar Chian.
En: She raised her head, looking at Cian.

Ga: Bhí súil aige, an tsúil bheag sin a rinne sí a thuiscint i gcónaí.
En: He had that look, the little look that always made her understand him.

Ga: Bhí sé ag blafaireacht.
En: He was bluffing.

Ga: Níor amhlaidh an pléisiúr ionraic a bhain sé as cluichí mar seo faoi ghnáthchoinníollacha, ach rud eile bhí ann.
En: It wasn't the genuine pleasure he usually took from games like this under normal conditions, but something else.

Ga: D’fhéach Niamh ar a cártaí arís.
En: Niamh looked at her cards again.

Ga: Anois bhí sé in am rogha a dhéanamh.
En: Now it was time to choose.

Ga: Dul “all-in” nó an cairt a thitim.
En: Go "all-in" or fold.

Ga: D’fhéadfadh bua seo a fhuascailt, ach d’fhéadfadh sé an lámh dheireanach a bhaint de Chian.
En: This win could redeem, but it could also take away Cian's last hand.

Ga: Bhí a fhios aici.
En: She knew it.

Ga: D’fheicfeadh sí an t-athrú éadrom ina shúile.
En: She would see the slight change in his eyes.

Ga: Cé mhéad rudaí a bhí tábhachtach di, níos mó ná airgead.
En: So many things were important to her, more than money.

Ga: D’aontaigh a croí nach mbeadh sí breá léi féin má chuir sí Cian i gcruachás.
En: Her heart agreed that she wouldn't feel right with herself if she put Cian in a bind.

Ga: Le hanála trom, chuir Niamh a chártaí síos.
En: With a heavy sigh, Niamh set her cards down.

Ga: D’fhilleadh.
En: She folded.

Ga: D’amharc sí ar Chian, a raibh ionadh air.
En: She looked at Cian, who was surprised.

Ga: Bhí an bua aige lena bluff, agus ag amharc siar, bhí áthas air.
En: He had won with his bluff, and looking back, he was pleased.

Ga: Ach taobh istigh di féin, díreach ag an nóiméad sin, bheartaigh Niamh rud tábhachtach a choinneáil.
En: But inside herself, just at that moment, Niamh decided to hold onto something important.

Ga: Bhí an cairdiúlacht níos tábhachtaí ná an bua.
En: Friendship was more important than winning.

Ga: Bhí an saol fada, agus bhí sé ag brath ar na daoine a sheasann leat.
En: Life was long, and it depended on the people who stand by you.

Ga: Shiúl sí amach sa cheo gach lá go raibh an chathair fós ag lasadh uaireanta solas, agus thug sí faoi deara go gcaithfeadh sí bealach eile a aimsiú.
En: She walked out into the mist every day until the city was still glowing for hours, and she realized she would have to find another way.

Ga: Agus ar an oíche sin, thuig sí cé chomh nádúrtha agus a d’fhéadfadh cairdeas a bheith.
En: And on that night, she understood how naturally friendship could be.

Ga: Cé nár tháinig an bua airgid di, D’fhág sí an seomra ag mothú níos saibhre, ní ar an mbealach a bhí sí ag súil leis, ach i gcaoi is go bhféadfadh sí dul an bóthar ag súil le tacaíocht Chian.
En: Though she didn't win the money, she left the room feeling richer, not in the way she expected, but so that she could walk the road looking forward to Cian's support.

Ga: Bhí sí ciúin ach iomlán.
En: She was quiet but complete.

Ga: Ar lá iontach i ndán.
En: On a wonderful day ahead.


Vocabulary Words:

• wet: fhliuch
• shadows: scáthanna
• linger: le brath
• mist: ceo
• reminiscent: ag meabhrú
• anxiety: imní
• determination: fonn
• loomed: ag gobadh amach
• redeem: a fhuascailt
• bluffing: ag blafaireacht
• genuine: ionraic
• pleasure: pléisiúr
• conditions: gnáthchoinníollacha
• fold: an cairt a thitim
• bind: cruachás
• slight: éadrom
• sigh: anála
• surprised: ionadh
• pleased: áthas
• friendship: cairdiúlacht
• glowing: ag lasadh
• naturally: nádúrtha
• richer: saibhre
• support: tacaíocht
• complete: iomlán
• dependent: ag brath
• folded: d’fhilleadh
• heart: croí
• important: tábhachtach
• decision: cinneadh

Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Shadows to Spotlight: Siobhán's Oíche Shamhna Artistry
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Story Transcript:

Ga: I lár an Fhómhair, bhí oifig chorparáideach ag ullmhú le haghaidh an chóisir Oíche Shamhna.
En: In the middle of autumn, a corporate office was preparing for the Oíche Shamhna party.

Ga: Bhí na fuinneoga maisithe le duilleoga tite agus bhí damhna falsa le feiceáil ar na deasca.
En: The windows were decorated with fallen leaves, and fake cobwebs could be seen on the desks.

Ga: Thit na sruthanna oráiste agus dubha ón tsíleáil, ag cruthú atmaisféar fíor-shamhain.
En: Orange and black streamers hung from the ceiling, creating a truly samhain atmosphere.

Ga: Bhí Seán, an rúnaí cúnta ionraic, chomh míshuaimhneach faoin gcóisir.
En: Seán, the honest assistant secretary, was quite uneasy about the party.

Ga: Ní dheachaigh Siobhán go minic chuig imeachtaí sóisialta.
En: Siobhán did not often attend social events.

Ga: I gcónaí, mothaíodh aici gur chuir a bheith ar an imeall olc uirthi.
En: She always felt that being on the outskirts made her uncomfortable.

Ga: Ach taobh istigh, bhí cruthaitheacht ag bruachadh amach.
En: But inside, creativity was bubbling out.

Ga: Ghlac sí sos ón bhfreagracht laethúil san oifig chun smaoineamh mór a concoiste le haghaidh Oíche Shamhna.
En: She took a break from her daily office responsibilities to concoct a big idea for Oíche Shamhna.

Ga: Bhí sprioc aici: rud éigin speisialta a dhéanamh a mbeadh cuimhne air.
En: She had a goal: to create something special that would be remembered.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán ag smaoineamh ar ealaín shamhailt a chruthú.
En: Siobhán was thinking of creating imitation art.

Ga: Bhí am ag rith amach, agus níor chuala sí aon iarratas ar a smaointe go fóill.
En: Time was running out, and she hadn't heard any requests for her ideas yet.

Ga: Mar sin, chinn sí a saothar a dhéanamh agus é a fhágáil gan ainm.
En: So, she decided to make her work and leave it anonymous.

Ga: Agus an cóisir ag druidim níos gaire, d'oibrigh sí go dian ar a tionscadal.
En: As the party drew nearer, she worked hard on her project.

Ga: D'oibrigh oícheanta déanacha san oifig, ag péinteáil íomhánna draíochtúla, lán le dathanna geala agus siombailí samhain.
En: She spent late nights in the office, painting magical images, full of bright colors and samhain symbols.

Ga: Nuair a bhí an tionscadal críochnaithe aici, thaiseal Siobhan an ealaín go cúramach leis an oifig.
En: When her project was finished, Siobhán carefully carried the art to the office.

Ga: Nóiméad féile ar Oíche Shamhna, thaispeánadh an saothar ealaíne ag an gcóisir.
En: On Oíche Shamhna itself, the art was displayed at the party.

Ga: D’fhéach na daoine ar an ealaín le hiontas, agus d’ardaigh scairsiúlacht agus spéis.
En: People looked at the art with wonder, and curiosity and interest surged.

Ga: Bhí Ciara, ceannaire a rannóige, ionadh agus meas ar an ealaín álainn.
En: Ciara, the head of her department, was amazed and impressed by the beautiful art.

Ga: "An bhfuil a fhios ag aon duine cé a rinne seo?
En: "Does anyone know who made this?"

Ga: " d'fhiafraigh sé, braon díphléidheachta ar a aigne.
En: he asked, his mind a bit bewildered.

Ga: Thóg Siobhán céim eile chun tosaigh, a croí buailte.
En: Siobhán stepped forward, her heart pounding.

Ga: "Is mise," a dúirt sí, leis an guth iontach beagán achochantaithe.
En: "It's me," she said, her voice wonderfully slightly echoing.

Ga: Chuir moladh na gcomhghleacaithe a croí ag léim le gliondar.
En: The praise from her colleagues made her heart leap with joy.

Ga: Thóg Connor, a bainisteoir, faoi deara an tallann sa chruinnithe.
En: Connor, her manager, took note of the talent at the meeting.

Ga: "Ba mhaith liom go mbainfí úsáid as do scileanna cruthaithacha i dtionscadal nua,” a dúirt sé, ag miongháire, dóchasach.
En: "I would like your creative skills to be used in a new project,” he said, smiling, hopeful.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán iontach sásta.
En: Siobhán was incredibly happy.

Ga: Ar deireadh, mhothaigh sí go raibh sí mar chuid den phobal oifige.
En: Finally, she felt like part of the office community.

Ga: Tháinig athrú ina saol, d'oscail súile daoine go dtí a cumas nua, agus níor bhraith sí mar lasair insamhlaithe a thuilleadh.
En: There was a change in her life; people's eyes were opened to her newfound abilities, and she no longer felt like an imitation flame.


Vocabulary Words:

• autumn: Fómhair
• uneasy: míshuaimhneach
• creativity: cruthaitheacht
• concoct: concoiste
• imitation: shamhailt
• request: iarratas
• anonymous: gan ainm
• magic: draíochtúla
• displayed: thaispeánadh
• wonder: iontas
• curiosity: scairsiúlacht
• bewildered: díphléidheachta
• pounding: buailte
• praise: moladh
• glimpse: gliondar
• community: pobal
• change: athrú
• abilities: cumas
• imitation flame: lasair insamhlaithe
• decorated: maisithe
• cobwebs: damhna falsa
• streamers: sruthanna
• atmosphere: atmaisféar
• outskirts: imeall
• bubbling: bruachadh
• goal: sprioc
• remembered: cuimhne
• carefully: cúramach
• project: tionscadal
• taking note: thóg faoi deara

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Peace Amidst the Pressure: Eamon's Story
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí fuinneamh sa seomra oifige.
En: There was energy in the office room.

Ga: D'oscail na duilleoga dorais ag obair go mór, agus bhí pacáiste déantúsán iata le pumpkins oráiste anseo agus ansiúd.
En: The door leaves opened with a flurry, and a box of decorations filled with orange pumpkins was here and there.

Ga: Tháinig Lá Samhna go tapa agus bhí maisiú beagán i ngach cúinne.
En: Lá Samhna was coming quickly, and there was a little decoration in every corner.

Ga: Bhí Saoirse ag deisiú a cóipleabhar agus Eamon ar a ríomhaire, ag taibhreamh faoi chónaí i ndomhan beagán níos suaimhní.
En: Saoirse was fixing her notebook, and Eamon was on his computer, dreaming of living in a slightly more peaceful world.

Ga: Bhí brionglóid ollmhór aige – ardú céime tuillte go maith – ach bhí brú ag teannadh ar a chroí.
En: He had a big dream—a well-deserved promotion—but the pressure was tightening around his heart.

Ga: Ní raibh sé d’ardaigh tonn an strus ó shin riamh.
En: He had never lifted the wave of stress since then.

Ga: Rinne sé breacadh síos protacal tábhachtach don tionscadal, agus mhothaigh sé na palpitations a ghlac a chorp.
En: He started jotting down an important protocol for the project and felt the palpitations taking over his body.

Ga: "Ceart go leor," a dúirt sé leis féin, "níl de rogha agam anseo."
En: "Okay," he told himself, "I have no choice here."

Ga: Sna laethanta sin, bhí Saoirse mar chara dílis dó, cé nach raibh a fhios aici go díreach cé chomh dona a bhí na rudaí.
En: In those days, Saoirse was a loyal friend to him, though she didn't know exactly how bad things were.

Ga: Chaith Eamon am ag dul tríd a phlean oibre leis féin arís agus arís eile, ach suas an staighre, chuaigh sé isteach i Saoirse, éide ag gol le strus agus anáil gairid.
En: Eamon spent time going through his work plan again and again, but while going upstairs, he ran into Saoirse, his face tense with stress and breathing short.

Ga: "An bhfuil tú ceart go leor, Eamon?" a d'fhiafraigh Saoirse, an imní le feiceáil ar a haghaidh bána.
En: "Are you okay, Eamon?" Saoirse asked, concern visible on her pale face.

Ga: "Níl mé cinnte," admhaigh sé leis. "Bhí mé ag mothú brú. Mo chroí... tá sé ag mothú gan smacht."
En: "I'm not sure," he admitted. "I've been feeling pressure. My heart... it feels out of control."

Ga: D'fhéach Saoirse air go géar. "Tá a fhios agat gur féidir leat brath sa mhuinín dom, bhuel? B'fheadar an mbeidh cúnamh uaim agat sa chruinniú thábhachtach?"
En: Saoirse looked at him intently. "You know you can confide in me, right? Maybe I could help you in the important meeting?"

Ga: Agus iad araon ag suí i seomra an chruinnithe, bhí léarscáil na hoíche socraithe ar an ríomhaire.
En: As they both sat in the meeting room, the night's agenda was set on the computer.

Ga: Thosaigh an cruinniú, agus bhí cóir leana an troma ag fanacht air.
En: The meeting began, and the weighty responsibility awaited him.

Ga: Gach duine súil le chéile, agus an brú ag teacht.
En: Everyone was watching, and the pressure mounted.

Ga: I dtreo lár an chruinnithe, bhí palpitations chroí Eamon chomh maith.
En: Towards the middle of the meeting, Eamon's heart palpitations were significant.

Ga: D'fhéach sé ar Saoirse, agus le súile go simplí chuaigh sí isteach sa ról fhéinmhuiníneach.
En: He looked at Saoirse, and with a simple glance, she stepped into the confident role.

Ga: Ba é an sos a theastaigh uaidh.
En: It was the break he needed.

Ga: Thabhairt Saoirse aghaidh le heachtra, chuir sí a cuid cainteanna leis, agus lean an cruinniú ar aghaidh.
En: Saoirse faced the situation, added her remarks, and the meeting continued.

Ga: Tharraing sé sos cosúil le compás agus síneadh amach go ciúin.
En: It drew to a close like a compass reaching its rest point, and they relaxed quietly.

Ga: Tar éis an chruinnithe, bhí Saoirse ina seasamh in aice leis. "Bhí tú bródúil, Eamon," a dúirt sí.
En: After the meeting, Saoirse stood beside him. "You did well, Eamon," she said.

Ga: "Ach cuimhnigh, is é do shláinte an tosaíocht is tábhachtaí."
En: "But remember, your health is the most important priority."

Ga: Agus leis sin, d'fhoghlaim Eamon gur féidir le cabhair ó chara an saol a athrú.
En: And with that, Eamon learned that help from a friend can change your life.

Ga: An rud a bhí soiléir – ní raibh an ardú céime níos tábhachtaí ná a shuaimhneas intinne.
En: What was clear—was that the promotion wasn't more important than his peace of mind.

Ga: Anois thóg sé an chéad chéim chun aire a thabhairt dá shláinte.
En: Now he took the first step to take care of his health.

Ga: Bhí duilleoga an Fhómhair tarraingthe anuas i ndathanna geala, le Saoirse agus Eamon ag bualadh amach ón oifig faoi chrann liathróid Lia an oíche úd.
En: The autumn leaves swept down in bright colors, with Saoirse and Eamon stepping out of the office under the silver ball tree that night.


Vocabulary Words:

• energy: fuinneamh
• flurry: ag obair go mór
• decorations: déantúsán
• pumpkins: pumpkins
• dreaming: ag taibhreamh
• deserved: tuillte
• promotion: ardú céime
• pressure: brú
• tightening: ag teannadh
• jotting down: breacadh síos
• protocol: protacal
• palpitations: palpitations
• intently: go géar
• confide: brath sa mhuinín
• agenda: léarscáil na hoíche
• weighty: troma
• responsibility: cóir leana
• mounted: ag teacht
• confident: fhéinmhuiníneach
• break: sos
• remarks: cainteanna
• drew to a close: tharraing sé sos
• compass: compás
• beside: in aice leis
• priority: tosaíocht
• peace of mind: suaimhneas intinne
• autumn: Fómhair
• swept down: tarraingthe anuas
• bright: dathanna geala
• step out: ag bualadh amach

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Unveiling Magic: When Creativity Meets Tradition at Oíche Shamhna
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí brat de dhuilleoga donn agus órga ag clúdach na bhfaiche néata sa phobal faoi ghlas, agus bhí maisiúcháin Oíche Shamhna ag crochadh ó na tithe go léir.
En: A blanket of brown and golden leaves covered the neat lawns in the enclosed community, and Oíche Shamhna decorations were hanging from all the houses.

Ga: Bhí an geimhreadh ag druidim linn go tapaidh, agus d'eagraigh an scoil bailiúchán airgid sna coillte deireadh le haghaidh cláir ealaíne na scoile.
En: Winter was quickly approaching, and the school organized a fundraising event in the woods for the school's art programs.

Ga: Bhí Caitríona, ceannaire díograiseach, lán díograis agus dírithe ar an méid a bhí le déanamh aici.
En: Caitríona, an enthusiastic leader, was full of enthusiasm and focused on what she had to do.

Ga: Bhí liosta fada ag Caitríona ina fáiltiú.
En: Caitríona had a long list in her reception.

Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh go n-éireodh thar barr leis an mbailiúchán airgid seo.
En: She wanted this fundraising event to be a great success.

Ga: Bhí sí eagraithe agus ullmhaithe, ach bhí amhras bídeach ina croí faoi a cumas rudaí a dhéanamh spraoi.
En: She was organized and prepared, but there was a slight doubt in her heart about her ability to make things fun.

Ga: Ar an lámh eile, bhí Éamon, mac léinn cruthaitheach agus réchúiseach, ag iarraidh a gcuid smaointe uathúla a roinnt ach mhothaigh sé nach raibh a guth le cloisint.
En: On the other hand, Éamon, a creative and laid-back student, wanted to share his unique ideas but felt that his voice wasn't being heard.

Ga: Bhí sé ag iarraidh go dtabharfaí aird ar a chuid cruthaitheachta.
En: He wanted his creativity to be acknowledged.

Ga: Ba chuid lárnach de Éamon é freisin a bheith ag smaoineamh lasmuigh den ghnáth.
En: It was essential for Éamon to think outside the box.

Ga: Bhí a chuid moltaí ag teacht salach le pleananna Caitríona.
En: His suggestions clashed with Caitríona's plans.

Ga: Bhí cothromaíocht chuile sarxhrata ann, ghabh achrannán Caitriona fós d'aon chath.
En: There was a delicate balance at play, but Caitríona had not yet engaged in any fight.

Ga: Ríomhaire nó nach raibh mar d'éirigh níor mhaith le Éamon a bheith cur chun sháimhín so le i.
En: Whether it was computing or not, Éamon did not like to be sidelined.

Ga: Lá amháin, shocraigh Caitríona suí síos le Éamon.
En: One day, Caitríona decided to sit down with Éamon.

Ga: Thug sí aird ghéarchúiseach air nuair a roinn sé a smaoineamh dearfach amháin eile le mianta a scoile féin – sliocht oíche spraoi lasmuigh le laithreacha scanrúla sa pháirc.
En: She paid close attention when he shared one more positive idea that aligned with the school's desires – an outdoor fun night with spooky setups in the park.

Ga: Bhí aigear deurtha diolún ó Caitriona ag an dóigh mhí-sásúil. "Bhuel, déanaimis iarracht," ar sí faoi dheireadh, cé nach raibh sí cinnte go hiomlán faoin smaoineamh dainséarach sin.
En: Caitríona was initially skeptical of this dangerous idea, saying, "Well, let's give it a try," though she wasn't entirely sure about the plan.

Ga: Oíche Shamhna a bhí ann.
En: It was Oíche Shamhna.

Ga: Ar maidin, bhí sneachta beag leagtha síos ar na fossáidí, ach bhí an spleodar sa gcruinniú ard.
En: In the morning, a light snow had settled on the facades, but the excitement at the gathering was high.

Ga: Rinne na páistí gleoite ag dul ó sheasamh go seasaigh.
En: The children were delightful, moving from stall to stall.

Ga: Bhí na haonach i gcomhairliú go léir bhaint.
En: All sections of the fair were involved.

Ga: Tháinig athrú iontach ar an oíche mar bhuail an slua isteach sa pháirc.
En: The night transformed dramatically when the crowd entered the park.

Ga: Bhí lasair na tinte ag soilsiú an dorchadais, agus bhí eachtraí scanrúla dáiríre ag gach clúdach.
En: The flames of the fires lit up the darkness, and there were truly scary activities at each station.

Ga: Bhí gáire agus sceitimíní ann agus bhí an bhailiúchán airgid iontach rathúil.
En: There was laughter and excitement, and the fundraising was remarkably successful.

Ga: Thuig Caitríona go raibh guth Éamon riachtanach do rath an imeachta.
En: Caitríona realized that Éamon's voice was essential to the event's success.

Ga: Bhí sí lán bród mar thug sí aitheantas don ógánach cruthaitheach.
En: She was full of pride as she acknowledged the creative youth.

Ga: Bhí gné de chlóscríobh na ndánta mar chrann cuibhríochta ar faiche a ndúradh go raibh a chuid oibre ríthábhachtach.
En: There was a part of the script of poems as a lynchpin on the lawn, acknowledging that his work was essential.

Ga: Chuaigh an oíche chun cinn go hiontach, lán de mhacasamhla.
En: The night progressed wonderfully, full of reflections.

Ga: Thuig Caitríona an tábhacht a bhaineann le smaointe a bheith eagraithe, ach freisin le glacadh le cruthaitheacht eile.
En: Caitríona understood the importance of having organized ideas but also of embracing other creativity.

Ga: Agus Éamon?
En: And Éamon?

Ga: Bhraith sé go raibh sé aitheanta sa deireadh, agus mar sin bhí sé réidh go maith chun a chuid smaointe a roinnt amach anseo gan fhaitíos.
En: He finally felt recognized, and so he was ready to share his ideas in the future without fear.

Ga: Bhí sé cruthaithe anois gur fiú a chuid smaointe, fiú nuair a bhíonn siad lasmuigh den bhosca.
En: He had proven that his ideas were worthy, even when they were outside the box.

Ga: Dáiríre, bhain gach duine sult as, ag críochnú na hoíche lán brí, agus iad ag imeacht go cumhdach. Oíche nárbh iad ag maíomh gurbh é an bhailiúchán airgid Oíche Shamhna is fearr a tharla riamh ar bhealach eile.
En: Indeed, everyone enjoyed themselves, ending the night full of meaning, while they departed contentedly, claiming that it was the best Oíche Shamhna fundraising event that had ever taken place.


Vocabulary Words:

• blanket: brat
• neat: néata
• fundraising: bailiúchán airgid
• enthusiastic: díograiseach
• skeptical: amhras
• unique: uathúla
• delicate: cothromaíocht chuile
• engaged: dul i gcleachtadh
• facades: fossáidí
• spooky: scanrúla
• lynchpin: crann cuibhríochta
• reflections: macasamhla
• contentedly: imeacht go cumhdach
• approaching: ag druidim linn
• organized: eagraith
• acknowledged: aitheantas
• enthusiasm: spleodar
• outdoor: amach lasmuigh
• dangerous: dainséarach
• excited: sceitimíní
• remarkably: iontach
• pride: bród
• creative: cruthaitheach
• align: oiriúnach
• gathering: cruinniú
• acknowledged: aitheantas
• settled: leagtha síos
• flames: lasair
• laughter: gáire
• proven: cruthaithe

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Pumpkins & New Beginnings: A Heartfelt Tale of Friendship
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Is lá álainn geimhridh a bhí ann i mbaile bruachbhailteach i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: It was a beautiful winter's day in a suburban town in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag scaoileadh a soilse óir ar an bpáirc puimcin a bhí lonnaithe taobh istigh de phobal faoi choimirce.
En: The sun was casting its golden light on the pumpkin patch located within a sheltered community.

Ga: Bhí duilleoga de gach dath ag titim go réidh ón gcrann, ag clúdach an talamh le brat dearg is ór.
En: Leaves of every color were gently falling from the trees, covering the ground with a red and gold blanket.

Ga: Bhí Aoife ag siúl go mall tríd an bpáirc puimcin, a croí lán le súil agus eadóchas in aithne a dhéanamh sa phobal nua.
En: Aoife was walking slowly through the pumpkin patch, her heart full of hope and slight despair at getting to know her new community.

Ga: Bhí sí ina healaíontóir i gconaí, ábalta áilleacht d'aimsiú fiú amháin i ngnáth-rudaí.
En: She had always been an artist, able to find beauty even in ordinary things.

Ga: Agus í ag brabhsáil, chonaic sí puimciní móra, beaga, ciorclacha, agus chatacha, ag cur spéis sa charachtar a raibh gach ceann acu.
En: As she browsed, she saw large pumpkins, small ones, round and lumpy, taking an interest in the character each one held.

Ga: Ar an taobh eile den pháirc, bhí Liam tar éis teacht freisin, a súile mínádúrtha ghorm lán le gliondar na saoire is fearr leat aige - Oíche Shamhna.
En: On the other side of the patch, Liam had also arrived, his unnaturally blue eyes full of the joy of his favorite holiday - Halloween.

Ga: Bhí sé cinnte gur ar bhua an chomórtais puimcin a bheadh an lámh in uachtar aige i mbliana.
En: He was certain that victory in the pumpkin contest would be his this year.

Ga: "Haigh!" a dúirt Liam, aoibh an gháire ar a aghaidh, agus é ag seasamh lena thaobh, puimcin ollmhór in aice láimhe aige.
En: "Hi!" said Liam, a cheerful smile on his face, standing beside a gigantic pumpkin.

Ga: D'fhéach Aoife suas, léi an fuinneamh fuinniúil á choibhneas.
En: Aoife looked up, connecting with his vibrant energy.

Ga: "Haigh," d'fhreagair sí le miongháire cúthail.
En: "Hi," she replied with a shy smile.

Ga: Thosaigh siad ag caint, Liam ag insint scéalta faoi na comórtais roimhe seo agus Aoife ag roinn a tuiscint ealaíonta ar na foirmeacha suimiúla a chonaic sí i ngach puimcin.
En: They began to talk, Liam sharing stories about previous contests and Aoife offering her artistic insights on the interesting forms she saw in each pumpkin.

Ga: Bhí Liam dírithe ar an gcomórtas, meáite ar bhuachan.
En: Liam was focused on the contest, determined to win.

Ga: Ach, chomh luath agus a thosaigh Aoife ag roinnt lena smaointe cruthaitheacha, thuig sé go mbeadh comhghleacaí iontach aige seachas rival.
En: However, as soon as Aoife began to share her creative thoughts, he realized he had found a wonderful partner instead of a rival.

Ga: Fiafraigh sé dó féin: “Cad mar gheall ar cheard a dhéanamh le chéile?”
En: He asked himself, "What if we worked together?"

Ga: Bhí ionadh ar Aoife ar dtús, ach bhí sé soiléir go raibh Liam dáiríre.
En: Aoife was surprised at first, but it was clear that Liam was sincere.

Ga: Chonaic sí deis ní hamháin sa chomórtas, ach i gcairdeas féideartha freisin.
En: She saw an opportunity not only in the contest but also in a potential friendship.

Ga: Agus iad ag caibeáil le chéile, ag scaoileadh na puimcin, bhí a scéalta pearsanta ag dul in ísle bhrí.
En: As they carved together, letting the pumpkin set free, their personal stories became lighter.

Ga: Aoibh siad is gháir siad ó chroí, dearmad iomlán déanta ar an gcomórtas.
En: They laughed and smiled wholeheartedly, having completely forgotten about the competition.

Ga: Nuair a d'éirigh oíche Shamhna, bhí a gcuid puimcin ar an mbord, ag lonradh le solas faoi leith.
En: When Halloween night arrived, their pumpkins were on display, shining with a unique light.

Ga: Fuair siad an bua agus ghlac an chomharsanacht iad ina n-éadan.
En: They won and were embraced by the neighborhood.

Ga: Níorbh é an bua an rud ab fhearr a bhí acu, ach cairdeas nua a rugadh faoin ngealach.
En: The victory was not their greatest gain, but rather the new friendship born under the moon.

Ga: Bhí Aoife níos oscailte anois, rud a tharla toisc gur leaning sí ar Liam.
En: Aoife was more open now, something that happened because she leaned on Liam.

Ga: Feictear le Liam go raibh an cairdeas i bhfad níos luachmhaire ná aon rath comórtais.
En: Liam saw that the friendship was far more valuable than any contest success.

Ga: D’fhág siad an oíche sin, lámh i lámh, aoibh ar a n-aghaidh, ag tabhairt aghaidh ar na réaltaí.
En: They left that night, hand in hand, smiles on their faces, reaching for the stars.

Ga: Agus mar sin thosaigh caibidil nua dá scéalta sa phobal beag, lán d’iontas agus de chuimhní ciúine i bPáirc na bPuimcíní.
En: And so began a new chapter of their stories in the small community, full of wonder and quiet memories in Páirc na bPuimcíní.


Vocabulary Words:

• suburban: bruachbhailteach
• casting: ag scaoileadh
• golden: óir
• sheltered: faoi choimirce
• gentle: déidín
• blanket: brat
• despair: éadóchas
• browsed: ag brabhsáil
• lumpy: chatacha
• vibrant: fuinniúil
• cheerful: aoibh an gháire
• determined: meáite
• creative: cruthaitheacha
• opportunity: deis
• carved: ag caibeáil
• victory: bua
• embraced: glac
• new chapter: caibidil nua
• wonder: iontas
• shining: ag lonradh
• unnaturally: mínádúrtha
• partner: comhghleacaí
• potential: féideartha
• unique: faoi leith
• sincere: dáiríre
• personal: pearsanta
• forgotten: dearmad
• display: bord
• aimed: meáite
• community: pobal

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Homecoming Revelations: A Sibling Reunion Amidst Oíche Shamhna
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an lá dorcha agus feadán fuar ag séideadh timpeall Aerfort Idirnáisiúnta na Sionainne.
En: The day was dark and a cold wind was blowing around Aerfort Idirnáisiúnta na Sionainne.

Ga: Bheith na haerfoirt lán le giúmar Oíche Shamhna, le puimcíní móra agus maisiúcháin taibhsí ar fud na háite.
En: The airport was full of Oíche Shamhna spirit, with large pumpkins and ghost decorations all over the place.

Ga: Bhí na pasáistí ag béicíl le hamhráin traidisiúnta agus féiríní breosla.
En: The corridors echoed with traditional songs and lively treats.

Ga: Tháinig Eoin amach ón eitleán.
En: Eoin stepped off the plane.

Ga: Bhí eireaball ar thaobh amháin agus tonn mearbhlach mothúchán ar an taobh eile.
En: There was a tailwind on one side and a tumultuous wave of emotion on the other.

Ga: Fear óg cúthail ab ea Eoin, ach bhí dóchas ina chroí.
En: Eoin was a shy young man, but hope was in his heart.

Ga: Bhí sé ag filleadh abhaile tar éis cúpla bliain thar lear, ag staidéar.
En: He was returning home after a few years abroad, studying.

Ga: Bhí a chás leaistithe aige, réidh chun a chlann a fheiceáil.
En: He had his expandable suitcase with him, ready to see his family.

Ga: Agus é ag siúl tríd an slua, d'aithin Eoin a dheirfiúr, Siobhán.
En: As he walked through the crowd, Eoin recognized his sister, Siobhán.

Ga: Bhreathnaigh sí air le meascán de néaróg agus aoibh.
En: She looked at him with a mix of nerves and a smile.

Ga: Bhí cúpla bliain caite freisin ó bhí siad le chéile, agus thug sé sin orm guaim le teannas beo.
En: It had been a few years since they were together, and that brought a palpable tension.

Ga: Bhí eaid a bhí idir iad imithe, ach fós bhí neamhní na dtréimhsí fada ann.
En: The distance between them had vanished, but the void of long periods remained.

Ga: Bhí Liam, a n-athair, ina sheasamh taobh leis.
En: Liam, their father, stood beside her.

Ga: Duine stuama a bhí ann, ag déanamh iarracht an bhearna idir a pháistí a dhruidim.
En: He was a steady presence, attempting to close the gap between his children.

Ga: Bhí socracht ina shúile, ach d'fhéadfaí normónta mothúcháin a fheiceáil.
En: There was calm in his eyes, but a normal multitude of emotions could still be seen.

Ga: "Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú a mhac?
En: "How are you, my son?"

Ga: " arsa Liam, ag glacadh barróg ar Eoin.
En: said Liam, giving Eoin a hug.

Ga: Níorbh fhada gur rug Siobhán air.
En: It wasn't long before Siobhán embraced him too.

Ga: "Tá mé go maith," a dúirt Eoin, ag roghnú an modh ciúin in ionad a chroí a oscailt.
En: "I'm good," Eoin said, choosing a quiet manner instead of opening up his heart.

Ga: Ach bhí rudaí difriúil inniu.
En: But today was different.

Ga: Bhí cinneadh déanta aige.
En: He had made a decision.

Ga: Bhí sé ag iarraidh an féidir leis an mothúchán tionchar a bheith aige, ghnéithe a chaitheamh.
En: He wanted to see if emotion could have an impact, shedding past features.

Ga: Bhí cóisir bheag Oíche Shamhna socraithe acu san aerfort do chách.
En: A small Oíche Shamhna party was arranged at the airport for everyone.

Ga: Ceol, bia agus greann – mar a bhí ar siúl.
En: Music, food, and fun – all in abundance.

Ga: Bhí go leor le déanamh, le cainte agus le gáire ann.
En: There was much to do, much to talk about, and laughter everywhere.

Ga: Bhí an t-atmaisféar lán dhraíochtach agus cruthaithech.
En: The atmosphere was magical and creative.

Ga: Le linn an cheiliúraidh, bhí Eoin ag iarraidh níos mó a insint dá dheirfiúr ach bhraith sé greamaithe.
En: During the celebration, Eoin wanted to share more with his sister, but he felt stuck.

Ga: Rinne a intinn machnamh faoina ghoilliúint agus faoina uaigneas thar na blianta.
En: His mind reflected on his vulnerability and loneliness over the years.

Ga: Faoi deireadh, tar éis macalla rince coitianta, chuir Siobhán lámh ar a gualainn.
En: Finally, after the echo of a common dance, Siobhán placed a hand on his shoulder.

Ga: "Tchím go bhfuil rudaí le rá agat, a Eoin," arsa Siobhán le dearfacht.
En: "I see you have things to say, Eoin," said Siobhán with certainty.

Ga: D'iompaigh Eoin ionas go raibh sé os comhair a súl.
En: Eoin turned to face her.

Ga: "Tá brón orm," a d'admhaigh sé go ciúin.
En: "I'm sorry," he admitted softly.

Ga: "Bhí sé deacair agus bhraith mé i bhfad uait.
En: "It was hard, and I felt far from you.

Ga: Nuair a bhí mé i bhfad, mhothaigh mé go raibh bearna móralach eadrainn.
En: When I was away, I felt a huge gap between us."

Ga: ""Tá tuiscint agam," d'fhreagair Siobhán, ag seoladh cúpla deora.
En: "I understand," replied Siobhán, shedding a few tears.

Ga: "Ach tá chomh maith a bheith linn anois.
En: "But it's good to be together now.

Ga: Tá muid le chéile.
En: We are united."

Ga: "Ag an nóiméad sin, bhris na constaicí roimhe seo.
En: At that moment, past obstacles broke down.

Ga: Bhí an scéal foirfe chun náire agus amadánas an ama caite a chur ar leataobh.
En: The story was perfect to set aside the shame and foolishness of past times.

Ga: Bhí na deartháir agus deirfiúr ar ais i dteagmháil, an gaol a bhí acu athbheothaithe agus níos láidre.
En: The brother and sister were back in touch, their relationship renewed and stronger.

Ga: Ag deireadh an lae, bhí Eoin ag mothú níos fearr.
En: At the end of the day, Eoin felt better.

Ga: D'fhoghlaim sé go raibh sé in ann na rudaí a bhí ag ísleáil i bhfad rómhór a scaoileadh.
En: He learned he could let go of things that weighed him down too much.

Ga: Bhraith sé go raibh áit aige arís ina theaghlach.
En: He felt he had a place again in his family.

Ga: Bhí an Oíche Shamhna seo speisialta, ní amháin mar fhéile, ach mar shlí le himeachtaí a chothú sa sliocht eile an scéil dá theaghlach.
En: This Oíche Shamhna was special, not just as a celebration, but as a way to nurture events for the next chapter of his family's story.


Vocabulary Words:

• tumultuous: mearbhlach
• palpable: guaim
• stead fast: stuama
• echoed: béicíl
• vulnerability: goilliúint
• abundance: saibhreas
• void: neamhní
• hug: barróg
• expandable: leaistithe
• nurture: cothú
• certainy: dearfacht
• obstacles: constaicí
• tension: teannas
• steadfastness: socracht
• lively: fáiniciúil
• corridors: pasáistí
• laughter: gáire
• abroad: thar lear
• features: ghnéithe
• decay: lobhadh
• vividness: dearfachta
• admitted: d'admhaigh
• shame: náire
• hollow: lag
• sparkling: lonrach
• in abundance: i nglúinse
• salient: sárachas
• renewed: athbheothaithe
• loneliness: uaigneas
• steady presence: láithreacht shocair

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Samhain Skies: A Dublin Departure and New York Dreams
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fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-ga

Story Transcript:

Ga: Ba é oíche Shamhna i Aerfort Idirnáisiúnta Bhaile Átha Cliath, áit a raibh Eoin, Saoirse, agus Ronan sa teannas faoi cheannteideal gnó Eoin i Nua-Eabhrac.
En: It was oíche Shamhna at Aerfort Idirnáisiúnta Bhaile Átha Cliath, where Eoin, Saoirse, and Ronan were under tension about Eoin's business venture in Nua-Eabhrac.

Ga: Bhí Eoin amhrasach, sclábhaíoch lena ullmhúchán.
En: Eoin was doubtful, laboring tirelessly with his preparations.

Ga: Bhí Saoirse ag tabhairt tacaíochta dó, agus bhí Ronan ag faire go gáirsiúil agus beagáinín scéiniúil faoi rath an taispeántais.
En: Saoirse was supporting him, while Ronan was observing crudely and somewhat apprehensive about the success of the presentation.

Ga: Bhí na hallaí lán le daoine, cuid acu i gculaith gnó, cuid eile gléasta suas le haghaidh Samhain.
En: The halls were full of people, some in business attire, others dressed up for Samhain.

Ga: Bhí boladh milis na bhféilte i ngach áit.
En: The sweet smell of festivities was everywhere.

Ga: Chuaigh an t-aer úr isteach trí na doirse sleamhnáin, ag breithiúnas ar ghéire Eoin.
En: Fresh air flowed through the sliding doors, judging Eoin’s sharpness.

Ga: “Tá sé thar a bheith tábhachtach an taispeántas seo a thabhairt i gceart,” a dúirt Saoirse le ton chomhbhadhach.
En: “It’s extremely important to deliver this presentation right,” Saoirse said sympathetically.

Ga: D’éirigh siad na foláirimh sa chlár.
En: They triggered the alarms in the plan.

Ga: "Is féidir liom cabhrú leat cleachtadh a dhéanamh.
En: "I can help you practice."

Ga: "Bhí imní ar Eoin faoi eitilt ar oíche Shamhna, ach bhí a fhios aige go raibh a bhrionglóidí ar an doirse sa chontúirt.
En: Eoin was worried about flying on oíche Shamhna, but he knew his dreams were at the doors of danger.

Ga: D'fhreagair sé an tairiscint Saoirse.
En: He accepted Saoirse's offer.

Ga: “Cabhair uait go mór, Saoirse,” a d’admhaigh sé, ag mothú buíoch.
En: “I greatly need your help, Saoirse,” he admitted, feeling grateful.

Ga: I rith na huaireanta, d'oibrigh an bheirt go díograiseach in aon chúinne amháin den chaifitéire.
En: Throughout the hours, the two worked diligently in one corner of the cafeteria.

Ga: Bhí léarscáileanna agus bizúirí ag bogadh timpeall orthu, rud a choinnigh spiorad na féile beo.
En: Maps and briefcases moved around them, keeping the spirit of the festival alive.

Ga: De réir a chéile, d'fhás muinín Eoin.
En: Gradually, Eoin's confidence grew.

Ga: Go tobann, buzzáladh a fhón.
En: Suddenly, his phone buzzed.

Ga: Bhí tuairisc thábhachtach ann a d’fhéadfadh iompú air.
En: It was an important report that could be pivotal.

Ga: Bhí sé eolais gnoitheach, an ríthábhachtach.
En: It was business information, crucial.

Ga: D’úsáid Eoin an fhaisnéis nua chuige i gceart, ag tabhairt an deis chun an taispeántas síoraíochach a mheabhrú.
En: Eoin used the new information correctly, seizing the chance to recall the timely presentation.

Ga: Chuaigh sé go dtí an geata le crógacht nua faighte aige.
En: He went to the gate with newfound courage.

Ga: Bhí Ronan ag feitheamh, ag zipáil a chulaith dochrach, fós amhrasach.
En: Ronan was waiting, zipping up his formal suit, still doubtful.

Ga: Glachadh na foirne le chéile.
En: The team gathered together.

Ga: Bhí muinín nua ag Eoin, é a bheith á rá nach raibh sé leis féin.
En: Eoin had a new confidence, realizing he wasn’t alone.

Ga: Bhí duil an rath anois réite.
En: Success now seemed within reach.

Ga: Mar a sheas sé chun bordáil, d'fhéach Eoin amach ar na scáileáin ag solas na n-oíche, ag fáil spreagadh ón gcluiche míchruinn, chreid sé níos mó agus níos mó i dtacaíocht Saoirse agus as a chumas féin.
En: As he stood to board, Eoin looked out at the screens in the night light, gaining inspiration from the improbable game, believing more and more in Saoirse's support and his own ability.

Ga: Agus an t-eitleán á réiteach don thuras, bhí Eoin calma, agus d’fhéach sé go cinntitheach sa todhchaí.
En: As the plane prepared for the journey, Eoin was calm, and he looked decisively into the future.

Ga: Ag cur fáilte roimh an taithí nua.
En: Welcoming the new experience.

Ga: An taithí a thabharfaidh leathnú maireachtála agus rathúnas sa séasúr Samhna.
En: The experience that would bring an expansion of life and prosperity in the Samhain season.

Ga: Bhí muinín Eoin faighte thar na ceisteanna sin le teinm na hoíche ghealaí, lán le faisnéis nua, agus mothú dóchasach roimh an leathnú a bhí le teacht.
En: Eoin's confidence surpassed those questions with the touch of the bright night, full of new information, and a hopeful feeling for the expansion that was to come.

Ga: Mar sin chuaigh sé ar ghile bláithreach, cuid de rud éigin mór ná é féin, agus níos gaire ar a thréana.
En: Thus, he went forth with a blossomed brightness, part of something bigger than himself, and closer to his destiny.


Vocabulary Words:

• venture: ceannteideal
• doubtful: amhrasach
• laboring: sclábhaíoch
• observing crudely: ag faire go gáirsiúil
• apprehensive: scéiniúil
• success: rath
• festivities: féilte
• flowed: chuaigh
• sharpness: géire
• sympathetically: le ton chomhbhadhach
• triggered: d’éirigh
• alarms: foláirimh
• accept: d'fhreagair
• grateful: buíoch
• diligently: díograiseach
• corner: cúinne
• briefcases: bizúirí
• confidence: muinín
• pivotal: iompú
• crucial: ríthábhachtach
• timely: síoraíochach
• courage: crógacht
• formal: dochrac
• gathered: glachadh
• inspiration: spreagadh
• improbable: míchruinn
• decisively: go cinntitheach
• welcoming: fáilte roimh
• expansion: leathnú
• hopeful: dóchasach

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Rainy Serendipity: A Tale of New Companionship in Gleann Dá Loch
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fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-10-27-22-34-02-ga

Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an ghaoth fhionnuar ag séideadh tríd na coillte nuair a shiúil Cillian síos an cosán i nGleann Dá Loch.
En: The cool wind was blowing through the woods as Cillian walked down the path in Gleann Dá Loch.

Ga: Bhain sé taitneamh as an aerlár nádúrtha, faoi scáth na sléibhte agus na gcrann donn-órga.
En: He enjoyed the natural atmosphere, under the shade of the mountains and the golden-brown trees.

Ga: Bhí sé ag scríobh úrscéil faoi stair ársa na hÉireann, agus bhí na ballaí cloiche crúiteach ina spreagadh dó.
En: He was writing a novel about ancient Éire history, and the rugged stone walls inspired him.

Ga: Bhí Fiona ann, ag spaisteoireacht tríd na cosáin, ag éalú ó rí rá na cathrach.
En: Fiona was there, strolling through the paths, escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Ga: D'aimsigh sí síocháin sa nadúr agus thug áilleacht an toirní órga tuiscint di.
En: She found peace in nature, and the beauty of the golden foliage gave her understanding.

Ga: Bhí sí á sáill san áit seo, áit a raibh scéalta an ama atá caite caomhnaithe go binn ag na fothracha.
En: She was captivated by this place, where the stories of the past were gently preserved by the ruins.

Ga: Ar chaoi éigin, bhuail a gcosán le chéile.
En: Somehow, their paths crossed.

Ga: D'fhéach Cillian, ag cailliúint a fhócas ar an áilleacht staíriúil timpeall air nuair a chonaic sé Fiona ag teacht i dtreo a chosáin.
En: Cillian looked up, losing his focus on the historical beauty around him when he saw Fiona approaching his path.

Ga: Bhí rud éigin faoina féin a mheall é, cé gur bhac sé leis an tús.
En: There was something about her that intrigued him, although he hesitated at first.

Ga: Cé gur i ndán di féin suaimhneas a aimsiú, bhí deacracht ag Fiona muinín a chur i ndaoine nua.
En: Though she was meant to find solace on her own, Fiona found it difficult to trust new people.

Ga: Ach bhí rud éigin faoin gcaoi ar labhair Cillian faoi na scéalta ársa a bhí suimiúil, agus gan choinne, thosaigh siad ag comhrá go domhain níos mó ná mar a bhí beartaithe aige.
En: But there was something about how Cillian spoke about the ancient stories that was interesting, and unexpectedly, they began a deeper conversation than he had intended.

Ga: Faoin Samhain, bhí an spéir dorcha, agus gan choinne, thosaigh sé ag stealladh báistí.
En: By Samhain, the sky was dark, and suddenly, it started pouring rain.

Ga: Rith siad chuig na fothracha, ag lorg dídean ón tuile tobann.
En: They ran to the ruins, seeking shelter from the sudden downpour.

Ga: Cé go raibh na fothracha fuar agus garbh, thug siad seilbh tuisceanach do chómhrá Cillian agus Fiona.
En: Though the ruins were cold and rough, they provided an insightful space for Cillian and Fiona's conversation.

Ga: D'inis siad scéalta pearsanta dá chéile faoin mbáisteach.
En: They shared personal stories with each other under the rain.

Ga: Bhí Fiona níos oscailte, ag scaoileadh a cuid amhras faoin am atá caite.
En: Fiona was more open, letting go of her doubts about the past.

Ga: Labhair Cillian ar a úrscéal agus a cuid dúil sna scéalta a chabhraigh leis inspioráid a fháil.
En: Cillian spoke about his novel and how the stories helped him find inspiration.

Ga: Bhí siad compordach, in ainneoin na toiscí.
En: They were comfortable, despite the circumstances.

Ga: Nuair a stad an báisteach, shiúil siad amach, an fhéile sna réalta thar a gceann.
En: When the rain stopped, they walked out, the festivity of the stars overhead.

Ga: Bhí comhluadar nua aimsithe acu, mothú nua d'oscailt intinne agus cruthaitheacht.
En: They had found new companionship, a new sense of openness and creativity.

Ga: "Buailfimid le chéile arís," a dúirt Cillian go muiníneach, agus d'fhreagair Fiona le miongháire geal, réidh aghaidh a thabhairt ar ghliondar mór na féasóige.
En: "We’ll meet again," said Cillian with confidence, and Fiona responded with a bright smile, ready to face the great joy of the adventure.

Ga: Sa ghlanadh tar éis an tuil, bhí siad túsach ar aistear nua le chéile.
En: In the clearing after the flood, they were at the start of a new journey together.


Vocabulary Words:

• woods: coillte
• path: cosán
• shade: scáth
• rugged: crúiteach
• inspired: spreagadh
• strolling: spaisteoireacht
• hustle and bustle: rí rá
• foliage: toirní
• preserved: caomhnaithe
• ruins: fothracha
• captivated: á sáill
• intrigued: mheall
• salutary: tuisceanach
• doubts: amhras
• companionship: comhluadar
• creative: cruthaitheacht
• journey: aisteár
• confidence: muiníneach
• flood: tuile
• conversation: cómhrá
• downpour: tuile tobann
• circumstances: toiscí
• atmosphere: aerlár
• historical: staíriúil
• stories: scéalta
• adventure: féasóige
• festivity: féile
• shelter: dídean
• novel: úrscéal
• understanding: tuairim