Fluent Fiction - Irish: Niamh's Enigmatic Note: Unpacking Secrets in a Snowbound Village
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Ga: I measc na sráideanna coisricthe le sneachta, bhí teach Niamh.
En: Among the snow-covered streets was Niamh's house.

Ga: Beagán droimneach ón áit a dtagann na brionglóidí a bhfuil pháirteach iad i laethanta geimhridh, bhí sí díreach i dteagmháil lena céad bhaile nua sa tsráidbhaile beag, áit a raibh títhe leana ag ceiliúradh an Athbhliana trí shoilse geala.
En: A little way behind from where dreams that partake in winter days come from, she was just settling into her first new home in the small village, where children's houses celebrated New Year's through bright lights.

Ga: Maidin fuar a bhí ann nuair a chonaic sí é.
En: It was a cold morning when she saw it.

Ga: Nóta beag, gan dath ach brón, ar leac a doras.
En: A small note, colorless but sad, on her doorstep.

Ga: Ní raibh focal amháin air, ach siombail amháin - réalta lena trí róbhrat.
En: It had not a single word, only one symbol - a star with three tails.

Ga: D’aimsigh sé a fhiosracht.
En: It piqued her curiosity.

Ga: Bhain sí an nóta suas agus rinne sí a bealach chuig an gcistin lena caife a dhéanamh.
En: She picked up the note and made her way to the kitchen to make her coffee.

Ga: San oiche, áfach, ba dhóigh léi gur láithreacht diail féithitheach idir na comharsana.
En: That night, however, she could sense a whispered presence among the neighbors.

Ga: Cé a chuir an nóta?
En: Who left the note?

Ga: Céard ba chiall leis?
En: What did it mean?

Ga: Le hionsint nua, d'fhéach sí ar na comharsana a bhí thíos staighre, amhail is dá mba sheacht sheanchas a bhí ag agairt aird.
En: With newly found resolve, she looked at the neighbors downstairs, as if seeking their attention.

Ga: Bhí Tadhg i measc na gcéad daoine a bhuail sí lena fáscadh a leithéid, fear deas cairdiúil a bhí cosúil leis an cineál muiníneach.
En: Among the first people she met was Tadhg, who gave her a warm greeting, a friendly man who seemed to exude confidence.

Ga: "Maidin mhaith, a Niamh!
En: "Good morning, Niamh!"

Ga: " a d'fháiltigh Tadhg, agus é ag scaipthe cúpla lascaire sneachta ar a shlí.
En: greeted Tadhg, scattering a few snowflakes in his path.

Ga: "Cén bhfuacht!
En: "What a chill!"

Ga: " a dúirt Niamh, ag bogadh níos gaire.
En: said Niamh, moving closer.

Ga: Ba é sílim dáiríre go raibh baint ag Tadhg leis an nóta céanna.
En: She genuinely suspected Tadhg might be connected to the note.

Ga: Bhí aici i gcúil a hintinne ceist ar a údarás.
En: She had a question at the back of her mind regarding its authorship.

Ga: Ar lá eile, d'ullmhaigh sí í féin agus thug sí fiosracht nach raibh athrú ar, gan a cuir eagla uirthi faoi a cumas BREÁN a chur in iúl.
En: On another day, she prepared herself and approached with unyielding curiosity, undeterred by her ability to express her inquiries.

Ga: "Comharsa, tá rud éigin suimiúil ag tarlú anseo," a dúirt sí le misneach.
En: "Neighbor, something interesting is happening here," she said with courage.

Ga: "Déan iarracht áireamh a thabhairt faoi mo dhoras," a d'iarr sí, ag imirt a cártaí go seiftiúil.
En: "Try leaving something at my door," she suggested, playing her cards shrewdly.

Ga: Ach, is cosúil go raibh aithne níos géire ag Tadhg air.
En: But it seemed Tadhg was acutely aware.

Ga: Thosaigh sé ag insint do Niamh faoi scuain thoghchán sa chomharsa, rud a tharla blianta ó shin, agus go raibh roinnt na ndaoine sásta gach rud a cealú.
En: He began telling Niamh about a neighborhood election meeting that had happened years ago, where some people were willing to cancel everything.

Ga: "Bhí gá le cuidiú," a dúirt Tadhg go macánta.
En: "Help was needed," said Tadhg honestly.

Ga: "Rialáil ar chothrom, idir phríobháideacht agus phobal ná mar a shíl tú a d'iarr orm.
En: "Balancing privacy and community regulation is not as simple as you think, they asked me."

Ga: "Chomh luath is a bhí an rúndiamhair logtha anseo, bhí Niamh sásta cuidiú a thabhairt.
En: Once the mystery settled here, Niamh was happy to help.

Ga: D'oibrigh Niamh agus Tadhg chun an cíor in airde a chur ar na nascanna a rinne caillte, ag dul i dteagmháil leis na comharsana agus réiteach, ní amhrasach, ar na ceisteanna adhaltaí.
En: Niamh and Tadhg worked to rekindle lost connections, engaging with the neighbors and finding a resolution, not suspicion, to pressing issues.

Ga: Le himeacht ama, tháinig Niamh go héadrom sa phobal.
En: Over time, Niamh became comfortable in the community.

Ga: Rinne sí soiléir na caidrimh nua, agus thosaigh sí ag mothú go fíor mar chuid den phobal seo.
En: She made new relationships clear and began to feel truly part of this community.

Ga: Bhí meas aici anois ar a máegais - curam ar son puzzles riailóidh mar an nóta fós tráthúil.
En: She now appreciated her skills in solving puzzles as timeless as the note.

Ga: Ina bun grásta anois, d'fhill sí a chumhacht idir an gá a thrasnú agus a sreabhadh chomhbheartach.
En: In her newfound grace, she found her strength between crossing boundaries and collaborative flow.

Ga: Ar deireadh, bhí bainn ag na comharsana i bhfad níos is cuid sár fhoirne, a bhí in ann glacadh leis an ndomhandú sin féin áorns.
En: In the end, the neighbors became a much greater team, capable of embracing globalization with resilience.


Vocabulary Words:

• snow-covered: coisricthe le sneachta
• partake: páirteach
• dreams: brionglóidí
• settling: i dteagmháil
• celebrated: ag ceiliúradh
• symbol: siombail
• pique: a fhiosracht
• resolve: hionsint
• neighbor: comharsa
• greeted: d'fháiltigh
• scatter: ag scaipthe
• suspect: sílim
• authorship: údarás
• unwavered: nach raibh athrú ar
• shrewdly: go seiftiúil
• faint: diail féithitheach
• genuine: macánta
• balances: cothrom
• privacy: príobháideacht
• connections: nascanna
• pressing: adhaltaí
• engage: ag dul i dteagmháil
• resolution: réiteach
• comfortable: tháinig go héadrom
• community: pobal
• skills: máegais
• timeless: riailóidh
• boundary: trasnú
• collaborative: comhbheartach
• resilience: a bhí in ann

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Secrets in the Shadows: A Cathedral's Silent Drama
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Ga: Sa gheimhreadh crua, bhí sé fuar istigh i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: In the harsh winter, it was cold inside Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ag siúl go tapa trí Ardeaglais Chríost, éadóchas ina súile.
En: Niamh was walking quickly through Ardeaglais Chríost, desperation in her eyes.

Ga: Bhí scáthán fuar ag teacht isteach trí na fuinneoga móra, ag soilsiú na bpewanna ársa.
En: A cold light was coming in through the large windows, illuminating the ancient pews.

Ga: Bhí sí ag cuardach litreacha tábhachtacha, litir rúnmhar a raibh eagla uirthi go léifí í.
En: She was searching for important letters, a secret letter she feared might be read.

Ga: Rinne an séasúr fuar, na cloganna ciúine, agus torann na turasóirí an chuardach níos déacra.
En: The cold season, the quiet bells, and the noise of tourists made the search more difficult.

Ga: Fadó agus istigh sa ardeaglais, chonaic sí Cillian.
En: Long ago and inside the cathedral, she saw Cillian.

Ga: Fuair sé an litir, a raibh Niamh imníoch faoi.
En: He had found the letter Niamh was worried about.

Ga: Bhí sé ina sheasamh, ag stánadh ar pháipéar beag ina lámh, smaointe ag dul trína chloigeann.
En: He was standing, staring at the small paper in his hand, thoughts running through his mind.

Ga: Cad atá sa litir? Cén fáth a bhfuil sí chomh tábhachtach?
En: What is in the letter? Why is it so important?

Ga: Bhí Niamh ag druidim leis, a gcosa ag bualadh go tapa ar an urlár cloiche.
En: Niamh was approaching him, her feet tapping quickly on the stone floor.

Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh gan ligean don eagla a cuid beagán féin-rialaithe a bhaint.
En: She was trying not to let fear take away her bit of self-control.

Ga: Ach bhí sí réidh le dul i gcomórtas lena rún beag.
En: But she was ready to confront her little secret.

Ga: Tháinig sí níos gaire, faoi scáthanna altráthacha agus cloch na hardteampaill.
En: She came closer, under the shifting shadows and the stone of the high temple.

Ga: “Tá an litir sin agam,” a bhí iontach di.
En: "I have that letter," she said with urgency.

Ga: Bhí a guth íseal, ach briseadh imní tríd.
En: Her voice was low, but worry broke through.

Ga: “Tabhair ar ais é, le do thoil. Tá sé persoanta.”
En: "Give it back, please. It's personal."

Ga: Bhí Cillian ag iarraidh an rogha a dhéanamh.
En: Cillian was trying to make the decision.

Ga: Féachann sé ar aghaidh Niamh, a súile lán le himní agus dóchas.
En: He looked at Niamh's face, her eyes full of anxiety and hope.

Ga: Bhí a fhios aige go raibh rogha aige: príobháideacht a urramú nó fiosracht a shásamh.
En: He knew he had a choice: respect privacy or satisfy curiosity.

Ga: Tar éis nóiméad ciúnais, d'fhill sé ar an gceartas.
En: After a moment of quiet, he returned to fairness.

Ga: "Seo duit," a dúirt sé, ag tabhairt ar ais an litir.
En: "Here you go," he said, handing back the letter.

Ga: "Tá súil agam nach ndearna mé damáiste."
En: "I hope I haven't caused any harm."

Ga: Ghlac Niamh an litir go buíoch.
En: Niamh accepted the letter gratefully.

Ga: Bhí faoiseamh ina aghaidh.
En: There was relief on her face.

Ga: "Go raibh maith agat, Cillian," a d’fhreagair sí go bog, ag mothú muiníne dá bharr.
En: "Thank you, Cillian," she replied softly, feeling confidence as a result.

Ga: Chuaigh sí amach as an alcove, céim níos éadroime uirthi.
En: She walked out of the alcove, a lighter step upon her.

Ga: Fágadh Cillian ina sheasamh, mothú sásamh ag líonadh a chroí.
En: Cillian was left standing, a feeling of satisfaction filling his heart.

Ga: Thuig sé anois an tábhacht atá le cineáltas thar fiosracht.
En: He now understood the importance of kindness over curiosity.

Ga: Rinneadh cinneadh; d'fhoghlaim Niamh muinín níos mó a bheith aici as daoine eile, agus d'fhoghlaim Cillian go raibh an sásamh ó chabhraíodh le duine eile i bhfad níos fearr ná fiosracht a shaothrú.
En: A decision was made; Niamh learned to trust others more, and Cillian learned that the satisfaction from helping someone else was far better than pursuing curiosity.

Ga: Bhí an t-ardeaglais fós san fhaoileán, chomh séimh, chomh sean céanna agus iad san áthais go ndeachaigh an eachtra i dtreo cóir.
En: The cathedral remained in the quiet, as serene, as old as ever, content that the event went in a fair direction.


Vocabulary Words:

• harsh: crua
• desperation: éadóchas
• illuminating: ag soilsiú
• pews: pewanna
• secret: rúnmhar
• approaching: ag druidim
• alcove: alcove
• urgency: iontach
• privacy: príobháideacht
• satisfy: sásamh
• curiosity: fiosracht
• fairness: ceartas
• relief: faoiseamh
• anxiety: imní
• temple: teampaill
• shadows: scáthanna
• gratitude: buíoch
• ancient: ársa
• shadow: scáthán
• fear: eagla
• self-control: féin-rialaithe
• decision: cinneadh
• satisfaction: sásamh
• whispered: d’fhreagair sí go bog
• serenity: séimh
• ancient: sean
• content: sásta
• harm: díobháil
• hope: dóchas
• whisper: briseadh imní tríd

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Rediscovering Joy in the New Year's Winter Wonderland
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Lá geal sa Gheimhreadh a bhí ann, agus bhí an chathair uile faoi bhrat sneachta bán.
En: It was a bright day in winter, and the entire city was under a blanket of white snow.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ar bís i gcroílár Brooklyn, ag tolgadh an lá le Cormac agus Saoirse, a mic óg is a hiníon bheag.
En: Niamh was excited in the heart of Brooklyn, spending the day with Cormac and Saoirse, her young son and little daughter.

Ga: Shocraigh sí a fón póca a fhágáil sa bhaile inniu.
En: She decided to leave her cell phone at home today.

Ga: Ina ionad sin, bheadh sí ag díriú ar an lá speisialta seo leo i Lár na Páirce.
En: Instead, she would focus on this special day with them in Central Park.

Ga: Bhí an pháirc lán le glórtha aoibhneacha agus ceol na hoíche nua.
En: The park was full of joyful sounds and the music of the New Year's Eve.

Ga: Bhí bóiséir ag díol seacláide te, a líonadh an t-aer le boladh milis.
En: Vendors were selling hot chocolate, filling the air with a sweet smell.

Ga: Bhí leanaí agus daoine fásta ag sleamhnú ar an áis scátála.
En: Children and adults were sliding on the skating rink.

Ga: Phléasc gáire ó ghasúir ag imeartha ar an oighear.
En: Laughter burst out from children playing on the ice.

Ga: Rinne Niamh iarracht súil a choinneáil ar Cormac agus Saoirse, a bhí ag gealgháire agus ag triall go sciobtha timpeall na háite.
En: Niamh tried to keep an eye on Cormac and Saoirse, who were smiling brightly and rushing quickly around the place.

Ga: “Seo feicim tú!” ghlaoigh sí, ag braith sásta agus buíoch don alt le linn an amaipnseanta seo.
En: “There I see you!” she called, feeling happy and grateful for the pause during this precious time.

Ga: Thug Cormac taispeántas do Lana as a chumas scátála, ag déanamh ingeartha beag.
En: Cormac gave a demonstration to Lana of his skating ability, making a small jump.

Ga: Rinne Saoirse iarracht a cuid luas a mhéadú, ag iarraidh léim a dhéanamh mar bhí sí ag faire ar bhanríonóga a bhí ag scátáil cosúil le réalta ar an teilifís.
En: Saoirse tried to increase her speed, attempting to jump as she watched queens skating like stars on television.

Ga: Lig Niamh scaoileadh amach agus thosaigh sé ag mhúineadh scilleanna simplí scátála dóibh.
En: Niamh let go and started teaching them simple skating skills.

Ga: Bhí lán gáire agus gáire i ngach áit.
En: There was much laughter everywhere.

Ga: Ó am go chéile, bhí Niamh ag smaoineamh ar an obair, ar na rudaí a bhí uirthi a dhéanamh, ach rinne sí iarracht iad a bhrú óna hintinn.
En: From time to time, Niamh was thinking about work, about the things she had to do, but she tried to push them out of her mind.

Ga: Bhí a croí brónach mar go raibh uirthi a bheith i gcomórtas i gcónaí idir an obair agus an saol teaghlaigh.
En: Her heart was sad because she always had to be in competition between work and family life.

Ga: Ach ní raibh aon áit ann dá chuid smaointe páirteanna, ní anseo, ní inniu.
En: But there was no place for those partitioned thoughts, not here, not today.

Ga: Nuair a chríochnaigh siad ag scátáil, shuigh na triúr clann le chéile, ag crochadh barróg ar a chéile agus ag fáil suas le cupán seacláide te.
En: When they finished skating, the three family members sat together, embracing each other and warming up with a cup of hot chocolate.

Ga: D'fhéach siad amach ar an ngrian a bhí ag dul faoi os cionn na bcrann súilíneach sneachta.
En: They watched the sun setting over the sparkling snow-laden trees.

Ga: Bhraith Niamh an tábhacht agus an soilsiú a lean uirthi ó ham mar seo.
En: Niamh felt the importance and enlightenment that continued to follow her from times like this.

Ga: Bhí a croí iomlán le sonas agus síocháin nach bhféadfadh aon rath gairmiúil a sholáthar.
En: Her heart was filled with happiness and peace that no professional success could provide.

Ga: “Tá gach rud a theastaíonn uainn anseo,” a dúirt sí go ciúin, ag druidim Cormac agus Saoirse níos gaire.
En: “Everything we need is here,” she said quietly, bringing Cormac and Saoirse closer.

Ga: Bhí Niamh cinneadh déanta.
En: Niamh had made a decision.

Ga: Beidh tábhachtach an teaghlach ar an gcéad dul síos.
En: Family would be the first priority.

Ga: Bhí ag an Nóuathá seo ar an tús nua sa saol.
En: This New Year signified a new beginning in life.

Ga: Agus ó anois amach, bheadh am na gcuid oibre ar leataobh, ag tairiscint na magairle solasú de theaghlach shona sa tóir ar éachtaí eile.
En: And from now on, work time would be set aside, offering the radiant delight of a happy family in pursuit of other achievements.


Vocabulary Words:

• blanket: bhrat
• sparkling: súilíneach
• vendors: bóiséir
• partitioned: smaointe páirteanna
• competition: comórtas
• priority: tábhachtach
• glorious: aoibhneacha
• embracing: barróg
• enlightenment: soilsiú
• pursuit: tóir
• precious: amaipnseanta
• delight: magairle
• laughter: gáire
• grateful: buíoch
• competition: comórtas
• attempting: iarracht
• warming: ag fáil suas
• decision: cinneadh
• achievements: éachtaí
• radiant: solasú
• thoughts: smaointe
• filled: iomlán
• demonstration: taispeántas
• skating rink: áis scátála
• focus: díriú
• scent: boladh
• slide: sleamhnú
• skating: scátáil
• endeavor: iarracht
• sparkle: súilíneach

Fluent Fiction - Irish: A Winter's Respite: Finding Light in a Psychiatric Hospital
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an gheimhreadh ag teacht go trom ar an gclós lasmuigh den ospidéal síciatrach.
En: Winter was descending heavily on the yard outside the psychiatric hospital.

Ga: Bhí solas éadrom na gealaí geimhridh ag scinneadh faoi na fuinneoga iarainn ar an urlár.
En: The pale light of the winter moon was glimmering beneath the iron windows on the floor.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán, altra chomhbhách, ina seasamh ag an deasc le cúram faoi na hothair óna Nollaig féin.
En: Siobhán, a compassionate nurse, was standing at the desk with care for her patients instead of focusing on her own Christmas.

Ga: Bhí bratacha na hAthbhliana ag crochadh ar fud na seomraí, iarracht bheag chun an áit a théamh.
En: New Year’s decorations were hanging throughout the rooms, a small attempt to warm the place.

Ga: Is beag an fhoireann a bhí ann inniu toisc an lá saoire.
En: There was little staff today due to the holiday.

Ga: Bhí an méid oibre ag cur brú ar Siobhán, ach bhí fonn uirthi sólás a thabhairt dá hothair.
En: The amount of work was putting pressure on Siobhán, but she was eager to offer comfort to her patients.

Ga: Bhí sí ar a coimeád aici féin freisin, brón síoraí diúltaithe ag dul i bhfeidhm uirthi le míonna anuas.
En: She was also keeping an eye on herself, as an eternal sorrow of rejection had been affecting her for months.

Ga: Chinn Siobhán rud difriúil a dhéanamh.
En: Siobhán decided to do something different.

Ga: Thug sí na hothair le chéile le chéile chun gníomhaíocht spraíúil a dhéanamh.
En: She gathered the patients together to engage in a fun activity.

Ga: "Déanfaimid cártaí na hAthbhliana," ar sí leo, ag iarraidh suim a bhaint astu.
En: "Let’s make New Year’s cards," she said to them, trying to pique their interest.

Ga: Chuir sé brón uirthi roinnt nanáthar a bheith uaigneach ar lá mar seo.
En: It saddened her that some of them were lonely on a day like this.

Ga: Fionn, othar a raibh fadhbanna móra aige, bhí ina shuí ar thaobh an seomra.
En: Fionn, a patient who had significant issues, was sitting on the side of the room.

Ga: Go minic, b'fhéidir go rabhais go róchiúin, ach bhí maon dobhrónach air inniu.
En: Often, he might have been too quiet, but today he had a brooding expression.

Ga: Thosaigh sé ag tarraingt línte le peann luaidhe ar chupán páipéir.
En: He started drawing lines with a pencil on a paper cup.

Ga: Le himeacht aimsire, thosaigh sé ag labhairt le cúramach leis an ngrúpa.
En: Over time, he began to speak cautiously with the group.

Ga: "Tá mo bhlianta caite i gruaim," a mhaigh sé, a ghlór bog go hiontach.
En: "I have spent my years in gloom," he claimed, his voice surprisingly gentle.

Ga: "Ach tú, Siobhán, tá tú go maith liom."
En: "But you, Siobhán, you are kind to me."

Ga: Agus ansin, go tobann, bhí an seomra líonta le geasa bréagsúnúla.
En: And then, suddenly, the room was filled with sparks of unexpected magic.

Ga: Bhí cuidiú thar a bheith simplí ag obair ina míorúilt.
En: A simple act of helping was working wonders.

Ga: Fonn éadrom ag cur ar Siobhán, bronn sé áthas uirthi.
En: A light-hearted feeling arose in Siobhán, bestowing joy upon her.

Ga: Bhain an sos beag teolaí din a mbraitheann na hothair amach mar ghearradh isteach íona duit.
En: The warm little break allowed the patients to feel as if they were cutting through the isolation.

Ga: Bhí foireann ann arís le barróg sóláis.
En: The staff was embraced by comfort once again.

Ga: Tar éis an chruinniú, chonaic Siobhán litir bheag ó Aisling, comhghleacaí aici.
En: After the meeting, Siobhán noticed a small note from Aisling, a colleague.

Ga: “Más maith leat teacht chugainn tar éis an tseal,” a bhí scríofa, “chun béile beag a roinnt in éineacht.
En: "If you’d like to come to us after your shift," it read, "to share a small meal together.

Ga: Ní féidir le daoine caoin mar thú a bheith gan chomhluadar."
En: Kind people like you shouldn’t be without company."

Ga: Sa nóiméad sin, thuig Siobhán go raibh sí cneasta agus nach raibh aonair.
En: In that moment, Siobhán realized she was kind and not alone.

Ga: Bhí a cuid bróin ag tuileadh amach mar eas, agus í á théamh le grá nua-shásta agus cairdeas dothine.
En: Her sorrows were pouring out like a waterfall, warming her with newfound love and enduring friendship.

Ga: Bhí an Geimhreadh fós cruaibuí, ach bhí teannas solais a bhí cóirithe ag siúl isteach sa saol.
En: Winter was still harsh, but a gentle light was gradually walking into life.


Vocabulary Words:

• descend: teacht
• gleam: scinneadh
• pale: éadrom
• compassionate: chomhbhách
• pressure: brú
• sorrow: brón
• engage: gníomhacht
• brooding: dobhrónach
• cautiously: cúramach
• gloom: gruaim
• gentle: bog
• unexpected: tobann
• magic: geasa
• wonders: míorúilt
• light-hearted: éadrom
• bestow: bronn
• isolation: uaigneach
• embrace: barróg
• endure: dothine
• pour: tuileadh
• enduring: dothine
• gradually: de réir a chéile
• harsh: cruaibuí
• gather: chruin
• attempt: iarracht
• gather: chruinniú
• spark: splanc
• comfort: sólás
• warmth: teolaí
• nurture: altracht

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Mystery of Baile Átha Cliath: Unveiling Secrets of a Letter
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Ga: I lár geimhreadh ciúin i mBaile Átha Cliath, bhí an teach ospidéil stairiúil ina chíor thuathail ag deireadh na bliana.
En: In the quiet midwinter of Baile Átha Cliath, the historic hospital building was in chaos at the year's end.

Ga: Bhí fuinneoga móra mullionáilte ag ligean solas lag an gheimhridh isteach.
En: Large mullioned windows were letting in the faint winter light.

Ga: Scaip braoiníní deannaigh tríd an aer, agus éinín na Gaoithe ag dul tríd na scoilteanna.
En: Dust motes floated through the air, with a small wind bird fluttering through the cracks.

Ga: Bhí crith istigh in Maeve, a luigh ina leaba sa bharda síciatrach.
En: There was a tremor within Maeve, who lay in her bed in the psychiatric ward.

Ga: Ar an gcéad lá den Bhliain Nua, fuair sí rud aisteach.
En: On the first day of the New Year, she received something strange.

Ga: Litir anaithnid, suite go neatly ar a leathán bán.
En: An anonymous letter, neatly placed on her white sheet.

Ga: Bhí suim aici, ach bhí eagla uirthi freisin.
En: She was curious but also afraid.

Ga: Níor thuig sí conas a tháinig sé ann.
En: She didn't understand how it had gotten there.

Ga: Bhuail an doras go ciúin agus tháinig Cian isteach.
En: The door opened quietly, and Cian entered.

Ga: Deartháir buartha, i gcónaí an cosantóir, bhí eagla air faoin staid go raibh Maeve ag dul trí.
En: A worried brother, always the protector, he was concerned about the state Maeve was going through.

Ga: "Cé a thug chugat é?" a d'fhiafraigh sé.
En: "Who brought it to you?" he asked.

Ga: "Níl a fhios agam," a d'fhreagair Maeve go faailteach,
En: "I don't know," Maeve replied tentatively,

Ga: "Ach tá rómhéid ag dul tríd mo cheann chun go n-éireoinn amach."
En: "But there's too much going through my head to figure it out."

Ga: Bhí a intinn scamallach, iad na cuimhní ceilteará dorcha mar scáthanna.
En: Her mind was cloudy, her memories hidden away darkly like shadows.

Ga: Bhí Cian diongbháilte.
En: Cian was determined.

Ga: "Caithfidh mé a fháil amach cé hé nó cé hí," a dúirt sé, agus a phósta ar a chasóg á dhúnadh air.
En: "I need to find out who he or she is," he said, buttoning his coat.

Ga: Amhail an fear ceilí, bhí sé réidh le fiosrú.
En: Like a gentleman, he was ready to investigate.

Ga: Chuaigh sé síos pasáistí na hospidéil, áit a raibh páipéar balla a bhí ag feo ag cuimhneamh ar laethanta níos gile.
En: He walked down the hospital corridors, where faded wallpaper recalled brighter days.

Ga: Ní raibh na hoibrithe freagraíoch.
En: The staff were unresponsive.

Ga: Bhí an oiread teagmhála acu ag caitheamh ar an Bhliain Nua gan mórán ama dó.
En: They were so engaged in celebrating the New Year that they had little time for him.

Ga: Tugadh air labhairt go discréideach le cúpla othar eile.
En: He discreetly talked to a few other patients.

Ga: Bhí an ospidéal lán le hothair a raibh a scéalta féin acu.
En: The hospital was full of patients with their own stories.

Ga: D'fhoghlaim sé fíric tábhachtach ó Gerard, othar ainmhiúil ar a bhfuil dúil aige siúl timpeall na háite go minic.
En: He learned an important fact from Gerard, a notable patient who often liked to walk around the place.

Ga: "Chonaic mé fear ag órdú pile crotaí, bhí litir leis.
En: "I saw a man ordering a pile of croissants, he had a letter with him.

Ga: Bhí cuma air cosuil le cúiréire," a d'fhógair sé go heolach.
En: He looked like a courier," he announced knowledgeably.

Ga: Idir an dá linn, thóg Maeve an litir, a lámha bhí creathadh, agus d'oscail í.
En: Meanwhile, Maeve took the letter, her hands trembling, and opened it.

Ga: An tonn eile eagla, foghlaimníonn sí go mall, gach líne ag ligean solas ar nathanna a bhí curtha faoi na matas.
En: Another wave of fear, as she gradually learned, each line shedding light on expressions buried under the layers.

Ga: Bhí gach céim Cian níos cosúla le himscrúdaitheoir, agus choinnigh sé súil ar Gerard, cúis bhéisíd eachtraí anois comhdhlúthaithe le crankiness.
En: With each step, Cian became more like an investigator, keeping an eye on Gerard, whose tales were now compounded with crankiness.

Ga: Ach bhí rud éigin ciallmhar ina meascán focal.
En: But there was something sensible in his jumble of words.

Ga: Tháinig sé ar ais maidineach liom, áit ar chríochnaigh Maeve ag léamh - súile nimhneach ann.
En: He returned in the early morning, where Maeve finished reading - eyes filled with emotion.

Ga: "Ligare," ar sí, os ard, fara léirmheas as a súile,
En: "Ligare," she said out loud, with a gaze of revelation in her eyes,

Ga: "Bhí sé ag caint faoinár nDaid... rudaí nár éist muid leo roimhe seo.
En: "He talked about our Dad... things we hadn't listened to before.

Ga: Caithfimid labhairt faoi."
En: We need to talk about it."

Ga: Níor bhailigh an gcéad litir amháin é, ach bhí anifeonann éigin ag deireadh.
En: The first letter alone didn't gather it, but there was some unrest at the end.

Ga: Ní bheadh aon chinneadh fosta go ceann cúpla nóiméadach ar chrídhíreach, ní féidir nach raibh tábhacht aici sin.
En: No decision would be made for a few minutes that weren't entirely direct, ensuring its importance could not be denied.

Ga: D'fhan an cúltach as áit litir gan fógraíonn ceart - ach ba raibh rud nua ag an bhfaighteoir dola chun a gróige.
En: The letter kept its place, unnoticed - but there was something new for the recipient to ponder.

Ga: Níorbh fhéidearge Cian ar aghaidh faoi dheireadh an céim coimeád ó súil dá mhú saor in iomlán.
En: Ultimately, Cian couldn't move forward without keeping an eye on everything around.

Ga: Bhí gean ag ceacht céanna sin: taithí a bhfoghlaimíodh as an breiseán beider, agus tacú mar is cóir do dheartháir measardha a dearadh féin a thuig.
En: The same lesson had a fondness for all involved: to learn from the additional stories intertwined and to support a brotherly design that understood itself.

Ga: D'athraigh Cian agus Maeve as an am seo, agus cé gur bhain rún litir leis fós cuid dá gcroithe, tháinig an t-áthas orthu chun réitigh lena chéile faoi roimhe seo nár ghlac saor in iomlán iad.
En: Cian and Maeve changed from this time, and although the secret of the letter still held a part of their hearts, they found joy in reconciling past understandings that had not fully embraced them before.


Vocabulary Words:

• midwinter: geimhreadh ciúin
• chaos: cíor thuathail
• mullioned: mullionáilte
• tremor: crith
• anonymous: anaithnid
• tentatively: go faailteach
• cloudy: scamallach
• corridors: pasáistí
• unresponsive: gan fhreagra
• discreetly: go discréideach
• courier: cúiréire
• trembling: creathadh
• investigator: imscrúdaitheoir
• compounded: comhdhlúthaithe
• sensible: ciallmhar
• unrest: anifeonann
• ponder: dola chun a gróige
• reconciliation: réitigh
• brotherly: deartháir measardha
• embraced: ghlac
• fluttering: ag dul tríd
• investigate: fiosrú
• faded: ag feo
• patients: othair
• notable: ainmhiúil
• crankiness: crankiness
• revelation: léirmheas
• expressions: nathanna
• design: dearadh
• reconciling: réitigh

Fluent Fiction - Irish: A Dublin New Year: Trust and Mystery by the Fireside
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí sé stoirmiúil i mBaile Átha Cliath ar Lá Caille.
En: It was stormy in Baile Átha Cliath on New Year's Day.

Ga: Thug an gaoth fuar splanc ar dhroim an chathair, ach taobh istigh sa teach tábhairne, bhí sé te agus fáilteach.
En: The cold wind struck across the city, but inside the pub, it was warm and welcoming.

Ga: Bhí Aoife agus Cillian ina suí ag bord i gcúinne ciúin, an tine ghual ag lasadh go comhghairdealta ina dteannta.
En: Aoife and Cillian were sitting at a table in a quiet corner, the coal fire burning congenially beside them.

Ga: Bhí an pub ollmhór, le huasteorainn adhmaid láidir agus radharc ar an tsráid gheimhridh.
En: The pub was huge, with a strong wooden ceiling and a view of the winter street.

Ga: Choinnigh Aoife a súile socair ar Cillian, a raibh mearbhall le feiceáil air.
En: Aoife kept her calm eyes on Cillian, who appeared confused.

Ga: “Cillian,” a dúirt sí go láidir ach go mall, “ní mise a ghoid an muince.
En: "Cillian," she said firmly but slowly, "I did not steal the necklace."

Ga: ”Roimh lá imithe an bhliain roimhe, bhí Aoife páirteach i bpáirtí mór chun an Athbhliain a cheiliúradh.
En: The year before had vanished just a day prior, as Aoife was participating in a large party to celebrate the New Year.

Ga: Sa bhuille ar a dó dhéag, bhí an muince luachmhar imithe as leiceann Aoife, agus chuaigh clú mhíthreorach ar Aoife.
En: At the stroke of twelve, the valuable necklace had disappeared from Aoife's neck, and she gained an undeserved reputation.

Ga: Bhí díomá ar Cillian, “Chonaic mé thú gar don leiceann,” a d’fhreagair sé, a ghuth beagáinín amhrasach.
En: Cillian was disappointed, "I saw you near the mantelpiece," he replied, his voice somewhat suspicious.

Ga: Bhí Aoife foighneach.
En: Aoife was patient.

Ga: “Cillian, tá uaim go mbéifeá liomsa.
En: "Cillian, I want you to be with me.

Ga: Fuair mé rud éigin,” a dúirt sí agus thabhar sí clúdaigh bhán amach lena láimh.
En: I found something," she said and took out a white envelope with her hand.

Ga: Thaispeáin sí píosa beaga páipéar.
En: She showed him small pieces of paper.

Ga: Thóg sé le faoiseamh.
En: He took it with relief.

Ga: Bhí ainm eile scríofa go géar ar an bpáipéir, ainm a raibh aithne acu ar bheirt.
En: Another name was sharply written on the paper, a name both of them recognized.

Ga: Choinnigh Cillian a anáil le hiontas.
En: Cillian held his breath in astonishment.

Ga: “Ó!
En: "Oh!

Ga: Bhí an duine seo gar do ngailearaí san oíche sin,” a dúirt sé.
En: This person was near the gallery that night," he said.

Ga: Chuaigh radharc na súl i gCillian agus Aoife.
En: Both Cillian and Aoife's eyes met.

Ga: Fuair an dá cheann acu dearbhú go raibh an ruaig eile ann iontu féin, duine ó thuaidh a bhí ina scáth san oíche mhór sin.
En: They both found confirmation of another suspect, someone who was a shadow to the north on that big night.

Ga: Bhí dearcadh athraithe ag Cillian, muiníneach i gcumhacht agus macántacht Aoife anois.
En: Cillian's outlook had changed, now confident in Aoife's power and honesty.

Ga: “Tá uaim go rachaimid i ngleic leis an gcoir ina n-iomláine,” a chuir Cillian lena stór focal nuair a bheartaigh sé dul lena cara.
En: "I want us to tackle the crime in its entirety," Cillian added to his vocabulary when he decided to side with his friend.

Ga: Thosaigh an bheirt chun plean a chruthú, lena scéal a mhúnlú agus a gceangal á doimhniú.
En: The two began to create a plan, shaping their story and deepening their connection.

Ga: Ní raibh na ciotaí scéalta críochnaithe, ach bhí tús curtha leo leis an dea-chraiceann agus an muinín achrannach.
En: The clumsy stories weren't finished, but they had started with good humor and contentious trust.

Ga: Las an tine, agus thug an tábhairne teolaí seans do Aoife agus Cillian a gcairdeas a neartú flyé.
En: The fire burned, and the cozy pub provided Aoife and Cillian the opportunity to strengthen their friendship.

Ga: Bhí an gheimhreadh fós leathangabhachtach, ach bhí teimhneacht an dorchadais sothuigthe.
En: The winter was still overwhelming, but the darkness's obscurity was understandable.

Ga: I nglór íseal guth, lean siad ar aghaidh, ag súil le saol níos soiléire mar theacht an bhfómhar.
En: In a low whisper, they continued on, hoping for a clearer life with the arrival of autumn.


Vocabulary Words:

• stormy: stoirmiúil
• welcoming: fáilteach
• corner: cúinne
• gallery: ngailearaí
• suspect: ruaig
• confused: mearbhall
• fire: tine
• whisper: glór íseal
• undeserved: míthreorach
• astonishment: iontas
• patient: foighneach
• envelope: clúdaigh
• reputation: clú
• confirmation: dearbhú
• confidence: muiníneach
• contentious: achrannach
• opportunity: seans
• stroke: buille
• welcoming: fáilteach
• entirety: iomláine
• darkness: dorcha
• winter: geimhreadh
• wooden: adhmaid
• ceiling: uasteorainn
• participating: páirteach
• valuable: luachmhar
• plan: plean
• tackle: iomláine
• shaping: múnlú
• clumsy: ciotaí

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Unraveling the Mystery: Ronan's Pursuit of the Hidden Truth
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí sé lá geal, ach fuar i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath.
En: It was a bright but cold day in the middle of Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí staisiún na nGardaí gnóthach, cé gur lá saoire a bhí ann, Lá Caille.
En: The Gardaí station was busy, even though it was a holiday, Lá Caille.

Ga: Sa staisiún, bhí gach duine ag obair go dian ar chás tábhachtach - gadaíocht rúndiamhair ársa ón Músaem Náisiúnta na hÉireann.
En: In the station, everyone was working diligently on an important case - the ancient mystery theft from the Músaem Náisiúnta na hÉireann.

Ga: Bhí bleachtaire díograiseach darb ainm Ronan sa lár an rudaí anois.
En: A diligent detective by the name of Ronan was now at the center of things.

Ga: Fear de bheirt nár cheangail a luí féin le tuairimí daoine eile, ach bhí cúpla cás gan réiteach i ndiaidh a nGualainn.
En: A man who rarely aligned his own opinions with those of others, but he had a few unresolved cases behind him.

Ga: Ní raibh amhras air ach gur tháinig gá le deighilt scéalta Eamoinn agus Siobhán.
En: He had no doubt that it was necessary to distinguish between Eamonn and Siobhán's stories.

Ga: Bhí Siobhan, coimeádaí an mhúsaeim, cliste agus cinnte faoi stair.
En: Siobhán, the museum curator, was smart and knowledgeable about history.

Ga: Fós, bhí sí faoi amhras.
En: Still, she was under suspicion.

Ga: Bhí nasc pearsanta aici leis an déantús cáillí sin, rud nár inis sí go fóill.
En: She had a personal connection to that famous artifact, something she hadn't yet revealed.

Ga: Ar an taobh eile, bhí Eamon, staraí mealltach agus mistéireach, a dúirt go raibh eolas pearsanta aige ar rudaí ar leith faoin déantús.
En: On the other hand, there was Eamon, an intriguing and mysterious historian, who claimed to have personal knowledge of certain aspects of the artifact.

Ga: Bhí brú ón bpobal ar Siobhán agus ar Eamon, an prionsabal a scrúdú.
En: There was public pressure on Siobhán and Eamon to examine the principle.

Ga: Bhí iontaobhas rónach mar dhualgas ar Rónan, ach ní raibh sé ag iarraidh ligean do na botúin seo a chosc air.
En: There was a heavy responsibility on Ronan to trust them, but he didn't want these mistakes to prevent him.

Ga: Socraigh sé dul i muinín a chuid géarchúisthiúla.
En: He decided to rely on his analytical skills.

Ga: Bhris sé an gnáthphrotacal agus shocraigh sé cruinniú leis an mbeirt ar leithligh.
En: He broke the usual protocol and decided to meet with both of them separately.

Ga: Bhí ràflaí ag leá le gléasanna na stáisiún, nó b’fhéidir gur éagumas é.
En: Rumors were melting with the station's devices, or perhaps it was ineptitude.

Ga: Le linn blackout neamhthuilleamaigh, tháinig Ronan ar teachtaireacht rúnda a bhí ceangailte leis an iarsma.
En: During an unintended blackout, Ronan discovered a secret message tied to the artifact.

Ga: Lean sé an fiosraíocht sin, a threoraigh é chuig cruinniú rúnda idir Siobhán agus Eamon.
En: He followed that investigation, which led him to a secret meeting between Siobhán and Eamon.

Ga: Bhí a stair roinnte agus a gcuid fathanna léir agus oscailte mar gheall ar nadúr an croípháirteachts.
En: Their shared history and motives were clear and open due to the nature of this core partnership.

Ga: Tháinig amach gur theastaigh uathu an iarsma sin a chosaint á thuairimíocht ón mbailitheoir contúirteach eile.
En: It emerged that they wanted to protect that artifact from another dangerous collector.

Ga: Thug Ronan iad ar ais go staisiún na nGardaí, ina bhfuair siad scéal na dálaí in iúl ach chuir siad in iúl a riachtanas d’fhoinse daingnithe níos láidre don todhchaí.
En: Ronan brought them back to the Gardaí station, where they informed him of the circumstances but emphasized their need for a stronger security source for the future.

Ga: Thagann muinín ar ais go Ronan, anois nach raibh gá le muinnteoireacht muiníne.
En: Confidence returned to Ronan, now that there was no need for trust management.

Ga: Bhí Ronan níos comhfhiosaí ar a chumas féin agus thosaigh cúpla nua comhpháirteachas faoi stiúir a shaineolais féin.
En: Ronan became more conscious of his own abilities and began a few new partnerships under his own expertise.

Ga: Bhí muinín nua sa ghrúpa tabhartha dó.
En: The group had newfound confidence in him.


Vocabulary Words:

• diligently: dian
• mystery: rúndiamhair
• thief: gadaíocht
• detective: bleachtaire
• curator: coimeádaí
• artifact: iarsma
• unresolved: gan réiteach
• suspicion: amhras
• intriguing: mealltach
• historian: staraí
• principle: prionsabal
• responsibility: dualgas
• ineptitude: éagumas
• blackout: blackout neamhthuilleamaigh
• secret: rúnda
• partnership: croípháirteachts
• pressure: brú
• analytical: géarchúisthiúla
• protocol: gnáthphrotacal
• rumors: ràflaí
• melting: leá
• circumstances: dálaí
• emphasized: chuir siad in iúl
• security: daingnithe
• confidence: muinín
• conscious: comhfhiosaí
• abilities: cumas
• expertise: sainéolais
• motives: fathanna
• collector: bailitheoir

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Midnight Mysteries: New Year's Adventure in Cobh
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an spéir thar Chobh lán de réaltaí d'fheasa, mar a bhí an athbhliana ag fanacht go fóill ag an ngeata ama.
En: The sky over Cobh was full of knowing stars, as the new year still awaited at the gate of time.

Ga: Bhí Cillian, Siobhan, agus Maeve i measc na sluaite ar na sráideanna cobblestone gleoite seo, mórthimpeallaithe ag soilse a dhoircheann an gheimhridh.
En: Cillian, Siobhan, and Maeve were among the crowds on these quaint cobblestone streets, surrounded by lights that dimmed the winter.

Ga: Bhí Cillian ag seoladh an scavenger hunt.
En: Cillian was leading the scavenger hunt.

Ga: Bhí mapa airgeadais ullmhaithe aige, agus bhí dóchas á choinneáil go dtiocfadh leis an plean seo an bua a thabhairt dóibh agus go dtabharfadh sé aird Mhaebhe air.
En: He had prepared a strategic map and held out hope that this plan would lead them to victory and capture Maeve's attention.

Ga: Bhí Siobhan, mar ba ghnách, amhrasach faoin bplean.
En: Siobhan, as usual, was skeptical about the plan.

Ga: “Níl sé seo praiticiúil, Cillian,” a dúirt sí leis, ach bhí sí réidh chun an eachtra a thógáil.
En: "This isn’t practical, Cillian," she told him, but she was ready to embark on the adventure.

Ga: Bhí Maeve, ag ciceáil clocha feathail ar an gconair, níos sásta leis an nóiméad ná leis an sprioc féin.
En: Maeve, kicking pebbles on the path, was happier with the moment than with the goal itself.

Ga: Thaitin an t-atmaisféar le hí.
En: She enjoyed the atmosphere.

Ga: Bhí sí ag caint faoin gcultúr ealaíne a shíleann sí a ghabh Cobh, le dathanna na tithe ag paniúrú a samhlaíochta.
En: She was talking about the art culture she imagined had captured Cobh, with the colors of the houses painting her imagination.

Ga: Go gairid, d'eascair deacracht.
En: Soon, a difficulty arose.

Ga: Bhí an mapa liobrálach éagmhaiseach.
En: The map was liberally ambiguous.

Ga: Bhain sé crann amháin as cláir, agus níorbh ionann eaochas amháin a bhí le fáil i ndánlann áitiúil le gaothscáth amháin a bhí crochta i gcrainn Nollag.
En: It left out one tree from the boards, and there was no match between a key found in a local gallery and an umbrella hanging from Christmas trees.

Ga: Rinne Siobhan lámh na mná a chomhairle, ag rá gur mearbhall a bhí air.
En: Siobhan gave the lady's hand advice, saying it was confusing.

Ga: Rinne Maeve gáire le gáire maith.
En: Maeve laughed heartily.

Ga: Bhí an rás ag teip níos mó cosúil leis an mbealach a rinne an dream mór scéim imthosctha céanna.
En: The race was failing, resembling a grand crowd making the same circumstantial scheme.

Ga: Ach d'fhoghlaim Cillian ceacht ag an bpointe seo.
En: But Cillian learned a lesson at this point.

Ga: Bhí a fhios aige go raibh páirt de an raca ról-chasta.
En: He knew part of the chase was overly complicated.

Ga: D’fhéadfaí níos mó cathanna a dhéanamh i gcomhpháirtíocht.
En: More battles could be fought in partnership.

Ga: “Muise, a leithéidí, ní mór dúinn a bheith ag obair le chéile,” ar sé le rá.
En: “Well, folks, we need to work together,” he said.

Ga: Thosaigh siad ag comhoibriú ar gaiscéacht seo.
En: They began collaborating on this challenge.

Ga: Le chéile, thóg siad treo difriúil.
En: Together, they took a different direction.

Ga: Dhírigh siad isteach a bhfeasacht ar na báid uimhir cúig faoin cúl an áit a raibh an t-alt deireanach.
En: They focused their awareness on the boats numbered five near the back where the final item was located.

Ga: Bhí alltacht orthu agus iad ag lorg na míre, táilliúin dhraíochta déanta agus tinte ealaíne mar a bhí dhreigheann os a chionn.
En: They were astonished as they searched for the item, enchanted tokens made and fireworks as dragons above them.

Ga: Rinne iarracht deireanach orthu tríd an carn rudaí, agus fuair siad an mír sin fada acu.
En: They made a last effort through the heap of things, and they found the item they longed for.

Ga: Níor bhuadar i ndeireadh thiar, ach ní raibh sin i gceist.
En: In the end, they didn’t win, but that wasn’t the point.

Ga: Ag ealú gan coinne, thug Maeve do Cillian sceitsín beag a rinne sí iad féin le linn an turas sin.
En: Unexpectedly, Maeve gave Cillian a little sketch she made during that trip.

Ga: D’aimsigh sé a croí agus a shaothar a fheabhsú.
En: It touched his heart and improved his work.

Ga: Bhí áthas air an nasc sin a bhaint amach.
En: He was glad to make that connection.

Ga: Sa ghlaoch sin an oíche, d’fhoghlaim Cillian gur fiú i bhfad níos mó a dhéanamh le haghaidh gnáth-eachtraí.
En: In that call of the night, Cillian learned that much more is worth doing for ordinary adventures.

Ga: Bhí spiorad saoil nua dó bogadh ar aghaidh, anois sa bhliain nua.
En: A new spirit of life moved him forward, now in the new year.


Vocabulary Words:

• knowing: d'fheasa
• awaited: ag fanacht
• quaint: gleoite
• cobblestone: cobblestone
• dimmed: a dhoircheann
• strategic: airgeadais
• skeptical: amhrasach
• embark: a thógáil
• imagined: a shíleann sí
• captured: a ghabh
• arose: d'eascair
• ambiguous: éagmhaiseach
• boards: cláir
• gallery: dánlann
• umbrella: gaothscáth
• heartily: gáire maith
• circumstantial: imthosctha
• lesson: ceacht
• overly: ról-chasta
• battles: cathanna
• partnership: comhpháirtíocht
• collaborating: ag comhoibriú
• awareness: feasacht
• astonished: alltacht
• enchanted: dhraíochta
• heap: carn
• sketch: sceitsín
• connection: nasc
• ordinary: gnáth
• spirit: spiorad

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Strangers' Serenade: A New Year's Eve Encounter
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Tá an gheimhreadh fuar i mBÁC, ach tá an teach tábhairne lán le teas agus fuinneamh anocht.
En: Winter is cold in BÁC, but the pub is full of warmth and energy tonight.

Ga: Tá soilse beaganna lonracha ag snámh san aer, agus tá Oíche Chinn Bhliana ag cur leis an mothú draíochta.
En: Small bright lights float in the air, and New Year's Eve adds to the magical feeling.

Ga: Tá Aoife, cailín óg le gruaig rua, ina suí ag bord amháin, a haonaránacht soiléir in ainneoin an gomáin den slua timpeall uirthi.
En: Aoife, a young girl with red hair, sits at one table, her loneliness clear despite the hubbub of the crowd around her.

Ga: Bhí Aoife díreach tar éis filleadh ar Bhaile Átha Cliath tar éis briseadh croí.
En: Aoife had just returned to Baile Átha Cliath after heartbreak.

Ga: Bhí uirthi dearmad a dhéanamh, rud a d'fhág go raibh sí leisceach teacht amach anocht.
En: She needed to forget, which made her reluctant to come out tonight.

Ga: Ach, shocraigh sí an doras a oscailt do rud éigin nua.
En: But, she decided to open the door to something new.

Ga: Tá leabhar nótaí beag sínte ar an mbord os a comhair, folamh ach réidh chun scéalta a insint.
En: A small notebook is spread out on the table in front of her, empty but ready to tell stories.

Ga: Ar an stáitse, tá Cillian, ceoltóir áitiúil, ag féachaint amach ar an slua.
En: On stage, Cillian, a local musician, is looking out at the crowd.

Ga: Tá a chroí ag bualadh go tapa toisc nach bhfuil aon phíosa ceoil nua aige.
En: His heart is racing because he has no new piece of music.

Ga: Níl an spreagadh le fáil aige, cé go bhféadfadh an stáitse seo a bheith lán de chuma ina shuí i ngaile na bliana nua.
En: He can't find the inspiration, although this stage could be full of potential in the glow of the new year.

Ga: Feiceann sé Aoife, atá ag féachaint suas chuige idir boladh an dí.
En: He sees Aoife, who is looking up at him amidst the scent of drinks.

Ga: Tá rud éigin faoina súile a bhuaileann é.
En: There's something in her eyes that strikes him.

Ga: Ceannródaí inspioráide b'fhéidir?
En: A spark of inspiration, perhaps?

Ga: Gan smaoineamh, glacann sé an giotár agus tosaíonn sé ag teacht le ceol nua.
En: Without thinking, he takes the guitar and starts to come up with new music.

Ga: Le linn an gcomparáid go am áirithe, réitíonn Cillian leis an nGiotár, sona, fós doirte, is féidir le meon nua teacht.
En: During the time comparison to a certain moment, Cillian syncs with the guitar, happy, yet spilling over, allowing a new mood to emerge.

Ga: De réir mar a théann a chordaí ar aghaidh, tógann sé aoibh gháire beag, aoibhinn ar aghaidh Aoife.
En: As his chords progress, he brings a small, delightful smile to Aoife's face.

Ga: Mothaíonn sí go bhfuil an t-am imithe i bhfad tríd an spás.
En: She feels as though time has drifted far through space.

Ga: Déanann an slua bualadh bos bonn-adhmhadach agus ag preabadh agus ag claonadh lena chéile mar a théann an clog le haghaidh meán oíche.
En: The crowd applauds warmly, bouncing and leaning toward one another as the clock strikes midnight.

Ga: Ardófar géaga le gliondar na bliana nua.
En: Limbs will rise with the excitement of the new year.

Ga: 'Seo é,' smaoinigh Cillian, ag cinneadh an t-am a ithe.
En: "This is it," thought Cillian, deciding to seize the moment.

Ga: Agus canann sé: "Is leatsa é briathar an Bhliain Úr seo."
En: And he sings: “The word of this New Year is yours.”

Ga: De réir mar a mhaolaíonn an fuaim, suíonn Aoife síos, leath-bhíonn a croí oscailte.
En: As the sound subsides, Aoife sits down, her heart half-open.

Ga: Smaoiníonn sí, "An raibh mé le scéal, nó le cara nua?"
En: She wonders, “Was I gaining a story, or a new friend?”

Ga: Le gáire cúthail, leanann sí ar aghaidh ag comhrá le Cillian go gasta.
En: With a shy smile, she continues to chat quickly with Cillian.

Ga: Pléann siad le cabhair an t-iúlach nach dtiocfaidh a leithéid dóibh i bhfad.
En: They discuss with the help of curiosity that such a moment might not come their way again soon.

Ga: Nuair a fhágann an slua, tá Aoife agus Cillian fós ag caint.
En: When the crowd leaves, Aoife and Cillian are still talking.

Ga: Tugann siad camchuairt eile trí thopaicí éagsúla, ceann i ndiaidh a chéile.
En: They embark on another tour through various topics, one after another.

Ga: Ag deireadh an phlátaire, malartaíonn siad sonraí teagmhála.
En: At the end of the conversation, they exchange contact details.

Ga: Tá Aoife ag súil le todhchaí atá srathóidh ábhar trom mothúchánach agus nasc láidir.
En: Aoife is looking forward to a future filled with emotional depth and a strong connection.

Ga: Ag bailiú an leabhar nótaí, tá Aoife sásta sa deireadh.
En: Gathering the notebook, Aoife is finally happy.

Ga: Ba ghnách le hathbheochan sa seomra cluthar.
En: It felt like a revival in the cozy room.

Ga: Feicfidh Cillian an saochadh ina phiocadh bronntanas i bhfad mar saothar ealaíne dá dhánlanna.
En: Cillian will see the relief in choosing a gift much like a piece of art for his galleries.

Ga: Tháinig deireadh leis an gclaise snátha briste.
En: The tangle of broken threads has ended.

Ga: Mothaíonn sí go raibh a guth féin faighte aici arís.
En: She feels that she has found her own voice again.


Vocabulary Words:

• hubbub: gomán
• reluctant: leisceach
• glow: gaile
• inspiration: spreagadh
• amidst: idir
• comparison: gcomparáid
• syncs: réitíonn
• delightful: aoibhinn
• drifted: imithe
• subside: maolaíonn
• half-open: leath-bhíonn
• shy: cúthail
• curiosity: t-iúlach
• embark: camchuairt
• emotional: mothúchánach
• revival: athbheochan
• cozy: cluthar
• relief: saothadh
• tangle: claise
• galleries: dhánlanna
• potential: cuma
• applauds: bualadh bos
• chords: cordaí
• excitement: gliondar
• seize: ithe
• details: sonraí
• connection: nasc
• exchange: malartaíonn
• spilling: doirte
• emerge: teacht

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Confessions by the Cliffs: A Journey of Truth and Friendship
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag dul faoi ar na haillte iontacha Chláir, ag péinteáil an spéir le dathanna óir agus gorma.
En: The sun was setting on the magnificent Clare cliffs, painting the sky with shades of gold and blue.

Ga: Shoraigh an ghaoth an fharraige thíos, agus bhí Eoin, Siobhán agus Róisín ag seasamh cois imeall na n-aillte, ag tabhairt faoi gheimhreadh a raibh an domhain.
En: The wind stirred the sea below, and Eoin, Siobhán, and Róisín stood at the edge of the cliffs, contemplating the vastness of the world.

Ga: “Tá sé fuar,” a dúirt Róisín, ag tarraingt a seaicéad níos cóngaraí di.
En: “It’s cold,” said Róisín, pulling her jacket closer to her.

Ga: “Ach tá rud éigin speisialta fúthu seo.
En: “But there’s something special about this place.

Ga: Uaireanta, bíonn fonn orm anseo fanacht go deo.”
En: Sometimes, I feel like staying here forever.”

Ga: “Is fíor duit,” aontaigh Siobhán, ag féachaint ar an bhfonnadóir fharraige.
En: “You’re right,” agreed Siobhán, gazing at the rolling sea.

Ga: “Is áit mhaith í seo don smaointeoireacht.
En: “This is a good place for thinking.

Ga: Tá mé ag smaoineamh ar mo chosán féin don bhliain atá amach romhainn.”
En: I’m reflecting on my own path for the coming year.”

Ga: Bhí ciúnas i mbéal Eoin; bhí slug faoin uisce aige.
En: Eoin was silent; he had a lump in his throat.

Ga: Bhí ar a chroí rún trom a bhí á thabhairt aige le dhá mhí dhéag anuas.
En: He carried a heavy secret in his heart that he had borne for the past twelve months.

Ga: Bhí deacracht aige leis scaoileadh saor, ach tháinig an oíche speisialta seo chuige mar dheis.
En: He found it difficult to let it go, but this special evening provided an opportunity.

Ga: “Caithfidh mé rud éigin a rá libh."
En: “I need to tell you something.”

Ga: D’fhéach Siobhán agus Róisín air le hiontas agus ní beag imní.
En: Siobhán and Róisín looked at him with a mix of surprise and concern.

Ga: Bhí orthu glacadh leis an bhfírinne seo a bhí Eoin ag iarraidh a scaoileadh anuas.
En: They had to accept the truth that Eoin wanted to reveal.

Ga: Bhraith Eoin a gcairéadacht, agus bhí sé ag iarraidh muinín a chaidrimh a choinneáil slán.
En: He felt their kindness and was eager to maintain the trust in their relationship.

Ga: “Rinne mé botún mór anuraidh,” a thug Eoin ag deireadh thiar.
En: “I made a big mistake last year,” Eoin finally confessed.

Ga: Thóg sé anál ó domhain.
En: He took a deep breath.

Ga: “Bhí céim ag teastáil uaim a thógáil sa chomhlacht gan a bheith macánta faoi mo thaithí.
En: “I tried to take a step in the company without being honest about my experience.

Ga: Thóg mé an deis, ach bhí sé mícheart.”
En: I seized the opportunity, but it was wrong.”

Ga: Chritigh an fharraige thíos, mar a bheadh sí comhbhách dá stró.
En: The sea below murmured compassionately as if sympathizing with his struggle.

Ga: Lean Eoin ar aghaidh, "Níl mé cinnte an bhfuil an bronntanas fós lena athrú, ach is mian liom mo chroí a osclóid."
En: Eoin continued, "I'm not sure if the chance is still there to change it, but I wish to open my heart."

Ga: D'fhéach Siobhán air le dílseacht shíorúil.
En: Siobhán looked at him with unwavering loyalty.

Ga: “Táimid bródúil asat as a bheith fírinneach, Eoin.
En: “We’re proud of you for being truthful, Eoin.

Ga: Níl a fhios agat cé chomh tábhachtach is atá sé do dhuine a bheith dílis.”
En: You have no idea how important it is for someone to be honest.”

Ga: Chuir Róisín lámh ar ghualainn Eoin.
En: Róisín placed a hand on Eoin’s shoulder.

Ga: “Tá tú ag iarraidh an rud ceart a dhéanamh.
En: “You’re trying to do the right thing.

Ga: Tá tús nua ag gach duine agus táimid anseo le cabhrú leat.”
En: Everyone deserves a new beginning, and we’re here to help you.”

Ga: Bhí soulra agus faoiseamh i gcroí Eoin anois.
En: Eoin felt both relief and comfort in his heart now.

Ga: D’athraigh an gaoth ón earraigh le teas na nascanna.
En: The wind had changed from spring with the warmth of connections.

Ga: “Buíochas libh,” a dúirt sé, “táim sásta labhairt leat faoi.
En: “Thank you,” he said, “I’m glad I talked to you about it.

Ga: Is fiú gach nóiméad den chaint seo.”
En: Every moment of this conversation is worth it.”

Ga: I ndlúthcharaíocht agus dílseacht, lean na trí cairde ar aghaidh, ag féachaint amach ar an bhfarrago.
En: In close friendship and loyalty, the three friends continued, looking out at the sea.

Ga: Bhí Eoin anois ar ghuí i bhfad níos láidre, níos sásta agus níos fíorasach.
En: Eoin was now filled with a stronger, happier, and more authentic hope.

Ga: Agus é ag gluaiseacht isteach sa bhliain nua, bhí a fhios aige go raibh grá fíor agus cairde soladach sa saol seo.
En: As he moved into the new year, he knew that true love and solid friendship existed in this world.


Vocabulary Words:

• magnificent: iontacha
• contemplating: tabhairt faoi gheimhreadh
• vastness: an domhain
• sympathizing: comhbhách
• unwavering: dílseacht shíorúil
• truthful: fírinneach
• authentic: fíorasach
• opportunity: dheis
• loyalty: dílseacht
• compassionately: comhbhách
• reflecting: smaointeoireacht
• secret: rún
• mistake: botún
• murmured: chritigh
• shoulder: ghualainn
• lump: slug
• sympathetic: comhbhách
• seized: thóg
• relief: faoiseamh
• loyal: dílse
• maintain: choinneáil slán
• confessed: a thug
• trust: mhuinín
• new beginning: tús nua
• confirmed: dearbhaithe
• heartened: solasta
• admired: admhaidte
• integrity: ionracas
• connected: nasctha
• honest: dílis