Fluent Fiction - Irish: Blooming Courage: A Heartfelt Gift on a Winter's Day
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Story Transcript:

Ga: I lár an gheimhridh, i mbuncar rúnda lasmuigh den bhaile ag bun na gcnoic, chaith an siopa bláthanna solas bog ar shaol Eoghan.
En: In the middle of winter, in a secret bunker outside of the town at the foot of the hills, the flower shop cast a soft light on Eoghan's life.

Ga: Lá Fhéile Vailintín a bhí ann, agus bhí faobhar ar an ngníomh speisialta a bhí beartaithe aige.
En: It was Valentine's Day, and there was excitement about the special act he had planned.

Ga: Eoghan, buachaill ciúin agus smaointeach, stán sé ar na bláthanna timpeall air.
En: Eoghan, a quiet and thoughtful boy, stared at the flowers around him.

Ga: Bhí na cinn is mó tóir imithe cheana féin.
En: The most popular ones were already gone.

Ga: Ach ní raibh an crocus nó an lus an chromchinn riachtanach dó.
En: But he didn't need the crocus or the daffodil.

Ga: Bhí sé ag iarraidh rud a léirigh a ghiúmar féin agus na cuimhní cinn roinnte lena chara Aoife.
En: He was looking for something that reflected his own mood and the shared memories with his friend Aoife.

Ga: Bhí Niamh, a chara is fearr, in aice leis.
En: Niamh, his best friend, was next to him.

Ga: "Eoghan, níl uait ach smaoineamh amach as an mbosca," a dúirt sí le léargas agus misneach ina glór.
En: "Eoghan, you just need to think outside the box," she said with insight and encouragement in her voice.

Ga: Bhí a fhios aici go maith faoin gcumas croí a bhí ann, cé nach raibh sé féin cinnte.
En: She was well aware of the heartfelt potential he had, even though he himself was not so sure.

Ga: Smaoinigh Eoghan siar ar an lá sneachta sin sa pháirc, é féin agus Aoife ag gáire agus ag caitheamh cnuasógí sneachta.
En: Eoghan thought back to that snowy day in the park, he and Aoife laughing and throwing snowballs.

Ga: Cheap sé ar lusanna na hoíche seaca a bhí i bhfolach i measc na sléibhte ar an gcósta.
En: He thought about the frost flowers hidden among the mountains on the coast.

Ga: Bláthanna a léirigh áilleacht an fhómhair, fiú i lár an gheimhridh.
En: Flowers that represented the beauty of autumn, even in the middle of winter.

Ga: "Ceart go leor," a dúirt sé.
En: "Alright," he said.

Ga: "Bainfimid úsáid as lusanna na hoíche seaca.
En: "We'll use frost flowers.

Ga: Cuimhní cinn i mbotún.
En: Memories in a mistake."

Ga: "Le cúnamh ó Niamh, cheapadar socrú fiúntach.
En: With Niamh's help, they devised a meaningful arrangement.

Ga: Phacáil siad an gairdín beaga a rinne siad as na bláthanna san siopa.
En: They packed the small garden they made from the flowers in the shop.

Ga: Na scéalta lenár scáth suas na sléibhte, an gáire, agus na báiríní sneachta in aon áit amháin.
En: The stories with our shadows up the mountains, the laughter, and the snowball fights all in one place.

Ga: Tháinig an lá faoi dheireadh.
En: The day finally came.

Ga: Bhí Aoife istigh sa chaifé ina suí agus ag fanacht leis, súil ag dul ar an doras gach cúpla nóiméad.
En: Aoife was sitting inside the café, waiting for him, glancing at the door every couple of minutes.

Ga: Tháinig Eoghan isteach go mall, an bronntanas neamhghnách ina lámh.
En: Eoghan entered slowly, the unusual gift in his hand.

Ga: Nuair d'oscail Aoife an bosca céanna, bhí iontas uirthi.
En: When Aoife opened the box, she was surprised.

Ga: Phléasc sí amach i gáire agus ansin i ngáire níos milse.
En: She burst out in laughter and then sweeter laughter.

Ga: "Tá sé seo go hálainn, Eoghan," a dúirt sí le deora ina súile, ag admháil an doimhneacht taobh thiar de na bláthanna.
En: "This is beautiful, Eoghan," she said with tears in her eyes, acknowledging the depth behind the flowers.

Ga: Ag an nóiméad sin, bhí focail neamhghnácha ag teastáil ó Eoghan.
En: At that moment, Eoghan needed no unusual words.

Ga: Chuir sí a lámh ar a ghualainn agus leag sí a ceann air, ina suaimhneas leis an rithim chroí caidéise a bhí i solas an bhlaiseadh.
En: She placed her hand on his shoulder and rested her head on him, at peace with the rhythm of the heartfelt heartbeat shining in the moment.

Ga: Bhí sé soiléir.
En: It was clear.

Ga: Bhí cumarsáid níos mó ann, cumarsáid gan focail, cumarsáid idir cairde a thuigeann go fírinneach a chéile sa doras caol sin de thabhairt agus glacadh.
En: There was more communication, communication without words, communication between friends who truly understand each other in that narrow door of giving and receiving.

Ga: Lean Eoghan sa dorchadas an bhuncair ó shin, an misneach ina chroí tacsae mar thoradh ar an risce sin a ghlac sé.
En: Eoghan continued in the darkness of the bunker from then on, courage in his heart a guiding taxi as a result of that risk he had taken.

Ga: Agus mar sin rinne sé toradh nua, ag creidbheál nach raibh teip ann ach ceacht a fhoghlaim sa tslí is fearr.
En: And so he made a new path, believing that there was no failure, only a lesson to be learned in the best way.


Vocabulary Words:

• bunker: buncar
• excitement: faobhar
• insight: léargas
• encouragement: misneach
• heartfelt: cumas croí
• devised: cheapadar
• arrangement: socrú
• meaningful: fiúntach
• laughter: gáire
• acknowledging: ag admháil
• depth: doimhneacht
• courage: misneach
• unusual: neamhghnách
• glancing: súil ag dul
• encouraged: misneach
• hidden: i bhfolach
• coast: cósta
• frost flowers: lusanna na hoíche seaca
• shared memories: cuimhní cinn roinnte
• mistake: botún
• risk: risce
• failure: teip
• lesson: ceacht
• plan: beartaithe
• potential: cumas
• cafe: caifé
• tears: deora
• peace: suaimhneas
• heartbeat: rithim chroí
• communication: cumarsáid

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Releasing Ashes and Finding Connection at the Cliffs of Moher
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an ghaoth ag búiríl ar maidin sin, agus seas siad, Aisling agus Cillian, in aice na nAillte Mhóire.
En: The wind was roaring that morning, and they stood there, Aisling and Cillian, beside the Cliffs of Moher.

Ga: Ba lá speisialta é, cé go raibh an aimsir go holc.
En: It was a special day, even though the weather was terrible.

Ga: Lá Fhéile Vailintín a bhí ann, ach bhí siad anseo le haghaidh rud eile seachas grá.
En: It was Valentine's Day, but they were there for something other than love.

Ga: Bhí na haillte ag ardú os a gcomhair mar fhathach ciúin, agus bhí an fharraige thíos ag bualadh in aghaidh na gcloch le torann ollmhór.
En: The cliffs rose before them like silent giants, and the sea below was crashing against the rocks with an enormous noise.

Ga: Bhí sé fuar, agus ní raibh aon duine eile le feiceáil ar an mbealach carraig.
En: It was cold, and no one else was visible on the rocky path.

Ga: "Caithfimid é a dhéanamh," arsa Aisling, a aghaidh trom le brón agus diongbháilteacht.
En: "We have to do it," said Aisling, her face heavy with sadness and determination.

Ga: A seanmháthair, a bhí mar chara is fearr aici, bhí sí anois imithe.
En: Her grandmother, who had been her best friend, was now gone.

Ga: Bhí na luaithreach aici i gcoimeádán beag, agus bhí sí réidh í a scaoileadh mar a lorgaigh a seanmháthair.
En: She had the ashes in a small container, and she was ready to release them as her grandmother had wished.

Ga: Bhí Cillian réidh lena lámh ar ghualainn a dheirfiúr.
En: Cillian was ready with his hand on his sister’s shoulder.

Ga: "Tá an ghaoth láidir, Aisling.
En: "The wind is strong, Aisling.

Ga: Tá sé contúirteach.
En: It's dangerous.

Ga: Ach, tuigim tú.
En: But, I understand you."

Ga: "Bhí Aisling ag breathnú amach ar an bhfarraige, agus smaointe ag rith tríd a hintinn cosúil le ceo.
En: Aisling was looking out at the sea, thoughts running through her mind like a mist.

Ga: "Ní féidir linn teitheadh," a d'fhreagair sí.
En: "We can't flee," she replied.

Ga: "Níl anseo ach áit ceart.
En: "This is the only right place.

Ga: É seo a dhéanamh, ní bheidh sí i gcónaí i gcéin.
En: Doing this, she won't always be far away."

Ga: "Lean siad ar aghaidh go cúramach ar an cosán garbh, ag cloí lena chéile chun tacaíocht a thabhairt.
En: They proceeded carefully along the rough path, clinging to each other for support.

Ga: Bhí an chaoi is fearr acu ar aigne.
En: They had a clear purpose in mind.

Ga: Na haillte os a gcomhair, an fharraige thíos, agus an t-aer lán de shalann folaíochta bhuail siad go géar.
En: The cliffs before them, the sea below, and the air full of salty spray hit them sharply.

Ga: Bhí gach céim i dtreo a sprioc lán le háifeise.
En: Every step towards their goal was filled with meaning.

Ga: Nuair a tháinig siad chuig an áit inar thug a seanmháthair le himeachtaí is mó, bhraith siad an domhan bogadh.
En: When they reached the place where her grandmother had shared her greatest moments, they felt the world shift.

Ga: Léim gáir ghála anuas orthu, ag iarraidh an coimeádán a shéideadh as lámha Aisling.
En: A gust of wind roared down on them, threatening to blow the container from Aisling's hands.

Ga: Sciob sí a anál agus sheas go daingean.
En: She caught her breath and stood firm.

Ga: Choinnigh Cillian a lámh ar ghualainn Aisling.
En: Cillian kept his hand on Aisling's shoulder.

Ga: "Fan socair," ar sé, "tá sé in am anois.
En: "Stay calm," he said, "it's time now."

Ga: "Le roinnt focail i bhfianaise na n-aillte, d'oscail Aisling an coimeádán agus lig do na luaithreach dul saor.
En: With a few words in the presence of the cliffs, Aisling opened the container and let the ashes go free.

Ga: Chuir an ghaoth greim orthu ar dtús, agus ansin, mar a bhris a cumha ar fud an domhain, ghlac siad léim geal uisce agus sorcóir gaoithe.
En: The wind seized them first, and then, as her sorrow broke across the world, they took a bright leap into the water and a swirl of wind.

Ga: Chonaic siad mar a thonn anáil na gaoithe iad, ag imeacht san éter, ag meascadh leis na scamaill, agus ag damhsa le tonnta.
En: They watched as the breath of the wind carried them away, mingling with the clouds, and dancing with the waves.

Ga: Bhraith Aisling meáchain a croí ardú agus, leis, an rud nach bhféadfadh sí a scaoileadh roimhe seo.
En: Aisling felt the weight of her heart lift, along with what she hadn't been able to release before.

Ga: "Tá sí againn anois, Cillian," ar sí ag casadh ar a dheartháir, agus d’aontaigh sé leis, é ábalta teacht leis an eolas nua seo, “Tá sé ceart aici anseo i gcónaí.
En: "She's with us now, Cillian," she said, turning to her brother, and he agreed, able to come to terms with this new understanding, "She’s here with us always."

Ga: ”Ag an am sin, ag seasamh ar imeall na n-aillte, in ainneoin na gaoithe gatha agus an radharc mórthimpeall orthu, fuair Aisling ní amháin scaoileadh, ach nasc nua leis an saol agus lena deartháir.
En: At that moment, standing on the edge of the cliffs, despite the biting wind and the vast view around them, Aisling found not only release, but a new connection with life and with her brother.

Ga: Le chéile, d’fhág siad na haillte taobh thiar díobh, ag filleadh abhaile, lán de dhóchas agus le cuimhní nár imigh riamh.
En: Together, they left the cliffs behind, returning home, full of hope and memories that would never fade.


Vocabulary Words:

• roaring: búiríl
• giants: fathach
• crashing: bualadh
• determination: diongbháilteacht
• container: coimeádán
• flee: teitheadh
• rough: garbh
• clinging: ag cloí
• support: tacaíocht
• purpose: sprioc
• gust: gáir
• seized: greim
• mingling: ag meascadh
• sorrow: cumha
• bright: geal
• swirl: sorcóir
• release: scaoileadh
• lift: ardú
• connection: nasc
• hope: dóchas
• memories: cuimhní
• faithful: dílis
• silent: ciúin
• visible: le feiceáil
• waves: tonnta
• etched: greannta
• moment: imeachtaí
• firm: daingean
• beyond: thar
• holding: ag coinneáil

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Love's Warm Embrace: Valentine's Night at Gaillimh Café
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Ní raibh méarla ar bith ann nuair a tháinig Aoife isteach sa chaifé i nGaillimh ar oíche gheimhridh fuar.
En: There was no hesitation when Aoife entered the café in Gaillimh on a cold winter's night.

Ga: Bhí croíthe dearga agus bándearga crochta ar fud na háite, ag comóradh an Lae Vailintín.
En: Red and pink hearts were hanging all over the place, celebrating Valentine's Day.

Ga: Bhí teas agus boladh torraidh cacao ólta ag líonadh an aeir agus bhí sé cosúil le hug te sa chaifé breá.
En: The warmth and the rich aroma of hot cocoa filled the air, making the cozy café feel like a warm embrace.

Ga: Díreach i lár an chaifé, suí bhí Ronan, ag breathnú ná tab nó dhó ag snámh sa chupán caife.
En: Right in the middle of the café sat Ronan, staring at a tab or two floating in his cup of coffee.

Ga: Bhí sé néirbhíseach, ach bhí sé ag iarraidh é sin a chló ag caint go socair nó brú.
En: He was nervous, but he was trying to hide it by speaking calmly or casually.

Ga: Rinne sé aoibh ar Aoife agus tháinig suaimhneas beag air féin.
En: He smiled at Aoife and felt a bit of calmness wash over him.

Ga: "Haigh, Aoife," a dúirt sé, ag cuidiú le cathaoir di.
En: "Haigh, Aoife," he said, assisting her with a chair.

Ga: "Tá tú galánta an tráthnóna seo."
En: "You look lovely this evening."

Ga: Gáire Aoife a bhí mar sin, geal agus sásta, cé go raibh imní ag breacadh ina cófra.
En: Aoife's smile was bright and happy, even though a hint of anxiety was stirring in her chest.

Ga: "Go raibh maith agat, Ronan. Bhí mé ag súil le bualadh leat."
En: "Thank you, Ronan. I was looking forward to meeting you."

Ga: D’ordaigh siad deochanna te, agus thosaigh siad ag caint faoi rudanna simplí. An aimsir, an grá don taobh ó thuaidh, agus an oiread sin eile.
En: They ordered hot drinks and began talking about simple things: the weather, a love for the north, and so much more.

Ga: Ach luí an cúrsa ar a gconclúid gan mhoill, mar bhí a fhios ag Aoife agus Ronan go raibh teacht orthu na fíricí crua.
En: But the conversation quickly steered towards the inevitable, as both Aoife and Ronan knew they needed to face the hard truths.

Ga: "Bhí níos mó croí briste agam ó shin," a dúirt Aoife, ag seachaint a súl le Ronan.
En: "I've had more heartbreaks since then," said Aoife, avoiding Ronan's eyes.

Ga: "Bím cúthalach uaireanta."
En: "I can be shy sometimes."

Ga: Bhí Ronan ciúin ar feadh nóiméid, ba léir go raibh smaointe ag rásaíocht ina cheann.
En: Ronan was quiet for a moment, clearly racing thoughts in his head.

Ga: "Fírinne éigin agam freisin, Aoife. Bím uaireanta ró-imníoch faoi ghealltanas."
En: "I have some truths too, Aoife. Sometimes I get too anxious about commitment."

Ga: Níor chuala ach an torann mín cinnirí caife le hautean idir na cainteanna machnamhacha a gcuid.
En: Only the gentle hum of coffee chatter filled the pauses between their reflective conversations.

Ga: Ach ionadh, níor chuir na ráiteacha seo isteach orthu, a mhalairt, thug siad email don gcruinniú isteach ar chaoi nua.
En: Surprisingly, these statements didn't disrupt them; instead, they brought a new depth to their meeting.

Ga: "Is breá an rud é sin a roinntear," arsa Aoife, croí an cró briste tugtha amach.
En: "It's a beautiful thing to share," Aoife said, baring her vulnerable heart.

Ga: "Tá sé deacair uaireanta, go háirithe agus tú ag mothú leochaileach."
En: "It's hard sometimes, especially when you're feeling fragile."

Ga: "Aontaím," a dúirt Ronan, ag féachaint ar aghaidh díreach chuici, "ach sílim go bhfuilimid ar féidir linn triail a bhaint as. Tarlaíonn oícheanta mar seo an-annamh."
En: "I agree," Ronan said, looking straight at her, "but I think we can try. Nights like this happen rarely."

Ga: Aoibh Aoife, ag mothú níos éide le linn na caifé, í ag airiuint beagainín níos mó, imeallacha a chroítagacht ag laghdú.
En: Aoife smiled, feeling more at ease in the café, sensing her growing comfort as her nervousness faded.

Ga: "B’fhéidir go bhfuil muid níos cosúla ná mar a cheapamar," arsa í.
En: "Maybe we're more alike than we thought," she said.

Ga: Bhí géag á bualadh le Ronan, cosúil le gealltanas an-ghrámhar nua.
En: There was a gentle connection with Ronan, like a tender, loving promise.

Ga: Thosaigh sneachta ag titeamh lasmuigh, ag leagan brat bán ar an sráid.
En: Snow began to fall outside, laying a white blanket on the street.

Ga: Shuigh Aoife agus Ronan ar feadh tamaill eile ann, ag comhrá faoi chúrsaí saoil go soléite.
En: Aoife and Ronan sat there for a while longer, chatting about life in a relaxed manner.

Ga: Ach an uair seo, bhí rud éigin éagsúla ann - fios fíor dóibh féin a bheith fíor os comhair an tsaoil agus os comhair a chéile.
En: But this time, something was different—a true realization of themselves, being honest with life and with each other.

Ga: Ag deireadh an tráthnóna, shuigh Aoife agus Ronan fós ag an mbord caife.
En: By the end of the evening, Aoife and Ronan were still sitting at the café table.

Ga: Rinne siad díreach geall ar an dara dáta.
En: They had just agreed on a second date.

Ga: Os a choinne sin, shocraigh na geimhreadhta taobh amuigh, ach bhí teas deas ag dul díreach chuig croíthe na mbeirte istigh.
En: Outside, the winter had settled, but a pleasant warmth was radiating directly into their hearts.

Ga: B'fhéidir go raibh Valentine an oíche sin ag muscailt tuiscint agus dóchas nua iontu.
En: Perhaps that Valentine's night had awakened new understanding and hope within them.

Ga: In ainneoin a n-imníonna, bhí siad toilteanach súil a bhaint amach le chéile arís.
En: Despite their fears, they were willing to venture out together once more.

Ga: Agus sin áit na croíthe móra a bhí acu chun tosaigh, lúcháir cinéalta mar seampáin istigh sna chaiféthe hata.
En: And that’s where their generous hearts led them forward, a kind of joy bubbling like champagne within the enchanted cafés.


Vocabulary Words:

• hesitation: méarla
• aroma: boladh
• embrace: hug
• cocoa: cacao
• cozy: breá
• floating: ag snámh
• nervous: néirbhíseach
• calmness: suaimhneas
• anxiety: imní
• heartbreaks: croí briste
• reflective: machnamhach
• vulnerable: leochaileach
• commitment: gealltanas
• gentle: mín
• realization: fios fíor
• willing: toilteanach
• enchanting: hata
• bubbled: lúcháir
• inevitable: conclúid
• fragile: briste
• generous: croí mór
• champagne: seampáin
• celebrating: ag comóradh
• casually: brú
• truths: fíricí
• steered: luí
• staring: ag breathnú
• hint: breacadh
• radiating: ag dul díreach
• awakened: muscailt

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Casting Ashes: A Journey of Closure and Reconnection
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an ghaoth fuar ag séideadh go tréan ar Chléibh Mhothair, ag scriosadh fharraige i gcoinne na hailleacha arda.
En: The cold wind was blowing fiercely over Cléibh Mhothair, crashing sea against the high cliffs.

Ga: Bhí an aimsir fíochmhar agus draíochtúil, mar a bhí an radharc timpeall.
En: The weather was fierce and magical, much like the view around.

Ga: Shroich Eamon agus Sorcha an lárionad cuairteoirí, a bhí ar imeall an chnoch, ar an gcois is gaint.
En: Eamon and Sorcha reached the visitor center, which was on the edge of the hill, at the coast’s vantage point.

Ga: Ní raibh focal malartaigh acu le blianta.
En: They hadn't exchanged words in years.

Ga: Bhí gile agus dorchadas san aer, cosúil le laethanta a gcroí istigh féin.
En: There was brightness and darkness in the air, just like the days within their own hearts.

Ga: I lámh Sorcha bhí urnaí créumha, ina chlúdaíodh luaithreach a máthair.
En: In Sorcha's hand was a bronze urn, containing her mother's ashes.

Ga: Thug an urnaí dóchas di.
En: The urn gave her hope.

Ga: Bhí a guth míní, ach láidir.
En: Her voice was gentle, yet strong.

Ga: "Tá sí linn, Eamon," a dúirt sí.
En: "She's with us, Eamon," she said.

Ga: Bhí Eamon ciúin, a shúile ar an bhfarraige stoirmlí.
En: Eamon was silent, his eyes on the stormy sea.

Ga: Bhí ócáidí beaga a dhíomá ag cuartú ina intinn.
En: Small disappointments were searching his mind.

Ga: D'eitigh sé dul i mbun cainte.
En: He refused to converse.

Ga: "Cén fáth anseo, Sorcha?
En: "Why here, Sorcha?"

Ga: " a d'fhiafraigh sé faoi dheireadh, a ghuth líonta le amhrais.
En: he finally asked, his voice filled with doubt.

Ga: Níor chreid sé i n-íomhánna bréige.
En: He didn't believe in false images.

Ga: Bhí sé i bponc go hionraic faoi naomhthacht an ghnímh seo.
En: He was genuinely troubled by the sanctity of this act.

Ga: Leag Sorcha a lámh ar a ghualainn.
En: Sorcha placed her hand on his shoulder.

Ga: "Maith a thuigeann sí cad is ciall leis an áit seo.
En: "She understands well what this place means.

Ga: Fuaireamar grá di anseo le linn ár n-óige.
En: We found love for her here during our youth.

Ga: Agus anois, ba san áit seo is fearr léi go mbeadh a luaithreach.
En: And now, this is where she best wanted her ashes to be."

Ga: "Thug Eamon aghaidh uirthi, a gcroí trína chéile idir builleacha feirge agus ciontacht.
En: Eamon turned to her, his heart torn between pangs of anger and guilt.

Ga: "Sílim go bhfuil cuid díom ag teip i gcónaí," a admhaigh sé.
En: "I feel like a part of me always fails," he confessed.

Ga: Bhí a bhfocal gan bhriseadh.
En: Their words went unbroken.

Ga: Tháinig Sorcha níos gaire.
En: Sorcha moved closer.

Ga: "Níl orainn a bheith foirfe, Eamon," a dúirt sí socair.
En: "We don't have to be perfect, Eamon," she said calmly.

Ga: "Ach is féidir linn iarracht a dhéanamh.
En: "But we can try.

Ga: Labhair liom faoina bhfuil thart.
En: Talk to me about what's past.

Ga: Níl sé ró-dhéanach.
En: It's not too late."

Ga: "Bhí an stoirm ina fhaoiseamh.
En: The storm was a relief.

Ga: Bhí an t-anáil ionradh déanta orthu, agus bhí na focail seo ag teacht ó chroí.
En: The breath invaded them, and these words came from the heart.

Ga: Bhí sé am anois don bhaint dheireanach.
En: It was time now for the final farewell.

Ga: Ag taobh na haille, d'oscail Sorcha an urnaí.
En: At the cliff's edge, Sorcha opened the urn.

Ga: "Tá sí ina garda fós, fiú le chéile," a dúirt sí go bog.
En: "She's still a guardian, even together," she said softly.

Ga: Bhí an séantra fós ann, ag sruthlú ar fud Mara Éireann.
En: The enchantment was still there, flowing over the Irish Sea.

Ga: D'fhéach Eamon ar a deirfiúr, cuimhneacháin ag teacht le chéile ina intinn.
En: Eamon looked at his sister, memories converging in his mind.

Ga: Bhí a fhios aige go raibh an t-am tagtha chun an t-am atá caite a scaoileadh saor, agus cuimseorg an ghrá aitheantais a dhéanamh.
En: He knew the time had come to release the past, and to recognize the embrace of love.

Ga: "Tá brón orm," a dúirt sé, a shúile lán le deora.
En: "I'm sorry," he said, his eyes full of tears.

Ga: I dteannta a chéile castáil siad an luaithreach isteach sa ghaoth.
En: Together they cast the ashes into the wind.

Ga: Bhí an grinned orthu.
En: They wore smiles.

Ga: Bhí an murlú thart agus san am sin ina mbeadh síochán.
En: The turbulence was over, and in that moment there would be peace.

Ga: Scaoil siad an t-am atá caite leis an gaoith fuar, a bhí lán de géibheann.
En: They released the past with the cold wind, which was full of freedom.

Ga: Ar imeall na haille, bhí an am atá caite imithe, ach bhí grá le fanacht.
En: At the cliff's edge, the past was gone, but love would remain.

Ga: Mothaigh Sorcha athrú.
En: Sorcha felt a change.

Ga: Bhí sí roghnaithe leis an nasc lena teaghlach arís agus sháraigh sí an eagla.
En: She chose to reconnect with her family and overcame the fear.

Ga: Thit Eamon, os cionn an ailt, ar anchiall cineálta na n-imeachtaí.
En: Eamon realized, over the abyss, the gentle significance of the events.

Ga: Comhartha grá a bhí ann, a d'oscail an doras do chaibidil nua.
En: It was a sign of love, opening the door to a new chapter.

Ga: Bhí na hailleacha san fhírinneacht ina sciathán athghabhála.
En: The cliffs, in truth, were wings of reclamation.


Vocabulary Words:

• fiercely: tréanei
• vantage: gaint
• urn: urnaí
• ashes: luaithreach
• gentle: míniú
• converse: comhrá
• sanctity: naomhthacht
• torn: trína chéile
• disappointments: díomá
• farewell: baint dheireanach
• enchantment: séantra
• release: scaoileadh saor
• turbulence: murlú
• reclaim: athghabháil
• guilt: ciontacht
• pangs: builleacha
• overcame: sháraigh
• abundant: lán
• guardian: garda
• significance: anchiall cineálta
• together: i dteannta a chéile
• release: scaoil
• invaded: ionradh déanta
• truth: fhírinneacht
• cast: castáil
• wings: sciathán
• calmly: socair
• embrace: cuimseorg
• stormy: stoirmlí
• brightness: gile

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Chasing the Suanbhán: Courage on the Cliffs of Moher
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí gaoth fhuar an gheimhridh ag séideadh os cionn Aillte an Mhothair, ag tabhairt fuar le gach análú.
En: The cold winter wind was blowing over the Aillte an Mhothair, bringing cold with every breath.

Ga: Níor chuir sé isteach ar Éamon, áfach.
En: It didn't bother Éamon, however.

Ga: Bhí sé ag brionglóidigh ar feadh míonna faoin suanbhán, an ulchabhán sneachta, a tuairiscíodh a bheith le feiceáil ann sna freastalacha sin.
En: He had been dreaming for months about the suanbhán, the snowy owl, reported to have been seen there in those meetings.

Ga: Bhí a fhios aige go raibh sé uathúil.
En: He knew it was unique.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán, a raibh a ceamara i gcónaí idir lámha, ag súil go mór leis an radharc a ghabháil.
En: Siobhán, who always had her camera in hand, was eagerly looking forward to capturing the scene.

Ga: Bhí Cillian, ar an láimh eile, ag tabhairt níos mó airde ar na seanscéalta faoi na haillte, rud a bhris seiftiúlacht an lae.
En: Cillian, on the other hand, was more focused on the old stories about the cliffs, which broke the monotony of the day.

Ga: Tháinig an triúr acu amach sa tráthnóna, iad te teann teann gearrtha ina cótaí agus hataí.
En: The three of them set out in the afternoon, snugly wrapped in their coats and hats.

Ga: Chuaigh siad in aice leis na haillte móra, ag breathnú ar an aigéan bormhór ina bhun.
En: They went near the great cliffs, looking at the vast ocean below.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán beagán mífhoighneach, ag iarraidh an uaimhcheannach a fháil roimh éirí na gréine.
En: Siobhán was a little impatient, wanting to find the coveted bird before sunrise.

Ga: Bhí Éamon ag dul go mall.
En: Éamon was moving slowly.

Ga: Bhí eagla air dul ró-ghar don imeall.
En: He was afraid to get too close to the edge.

Ga: Ach, bhí mhian láidir le feiceáil ar an éan ann fós.
En: Yet, the strong desire to see the bird was still there.

Ga: "An amhlaidh go mbeidh tú ceart, Éamon?" a d'iarr Cillian le haire, agus iad ag siúl ar aghaidh.
En: "Are you alright, Éamon?" asked Cillian with concern as they walked on.

Ga: "Táim ceart, cinnte," d'fhreagair Éamon, ach beagán mí-áiritheas ag sú craiceann a spéartha.
En: "I'm fine, certainly," replied Éamon, but a slight uncertainty showed as his skin tingled.

Ga: Chomh cheal air féin gur sheachain sé ag scaoileadh síos faoin eagla airde.
En: He avoided speaking about his fear of heights.

Ga: De réir mar a bhí siad ag druidim níos gaire do chladaigh na n-aillte, is mó a mhothaigh Éamon scaipeadh an fuar agus ráigeanna geala á ngabháil as an bhfarraige faoi bhun.
En: As they drew closer to the cliff's edge, Éamon felt the cold spreading and bright bursts catching off the sea below.

Ga: Ach ansin, mar a bheadh draíocht ann, chonaic sé pióg bán ag sciméalleadh i bhfad i gcéin.
En: But then, as if by magic, he caught sight of a white speck gliding far away.

Ga: "Ná confirmaí ann é," béic Siobhán, í ag díriú a ceamara i dtreo an radhairc.
En: "Is it really there?" shouted Siobhán, focusing her camera towards the sight.

Ga: "Anois nó riamh, Éamon," a dúirt Cillian, ag gabháil le gliondar.
En: "Now or never, Éamon," said Cillian, joining in with excitement.

Ga: Bhí bua na haillte caoin ach Éamon gur ghlac leis an dúshlán.
En: The sound of the cliffs was calm, but Éamon embraced the challenge.

Ga: Cé gur ghlac eagla air, rinne sé an rud nár riamh sé déanta — dhá shúil ag scaoileadh thar bheagangán.
En: Although fear gripped him, he did something he had never done before — gazed beyond the threshold.

Ga: Le gach botún a ghlac sé níos gaire, bhraithead sé an croí ag preabadh ina chliabhrach.
En: With each step he took closer, his heart pounded in his chest.

Ga: Faoi dheireadh thiar, chomh gar agus a d'fhéadfadh sé, d'fhéach sé.
En: Finally, as close as he could get, he looked.

Ga: Agus ann, lig sé béic gheal amach, nuair a chonaic sé í — an ulchabhán sneachta, ar ais agus lámhach sa spéir, bpost deas ag suí gasta.
En: And there, he let out a bright shout when he saw it — the snowy owl, back and darting in the sky, sitting gracefully with poise.

Ga: Captúiríodh an nóiméad ar cheamara Siobhán díreach in am.
En: The moment was captured on Siobhán's camera just in time.

Ga: Le géim na hiontais agus an éacht, d'fhág Éamon anál ar an gcloch.
En: With the exclamation of wonder and achievement, Éamon let out a breath on the rock.

Ga: D'fhéach sé thart ar a chairde, a bhí ag scairteadh le áthas.
En: He looked around at his friends, who were cheering with joy.

Ga: Bhí sé réidh suas ina chinntí, a raibh gnóthaigh sé draíocht nua anseo ar an imeall sin na n-aillte.
En: He was reassured in his decision, having found new magic here at the edge of those cliffs.

Ga: Ag siúl ar ais ón imeall, mothaigh sé leigheas sa chroí.
En: Walking back from the edge, he felt healing in his heart.

Ga: Bhí a fhios aige go raibh níos mó i bhfad sa saol ná eagla.
En: He knew there was much more to life than fear.

Ga: Agus le Siobhán agus Cillian in éineacht leis, bhí brionglóidí an-chumhachtach fós le baint amach.
En: And with Siobhán and Cillian beside him, there were powerful dreams still to be realized.

Ga: Agus cé gur lá fhuar a bhí ann, bhí an teas spreagúil de chumhacht agus cairdis ag scaipeadh taobh istigh dá chroí.
En: And though it was a cold day, the warming inspiration of courage and friendship spread within his heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• wind: gaoth
• cliffs: aillte
• snowy owl: ulchabhán sneachta
• unique: uathúil
• meetings: freastalacha
• camera: ceamara
• impatient: mífhoighneach
• coveted: uaimhcheannach
• afraid: eagla
• edge: imeall
• concern: aire
• tingled: sú craiceann
• uncertainty: mí-áiritheas
• threshold: bheagangán
• speck: pióg
• gliding: sciméalleadh
• excitement: gliondar
• challenge: dúshlán
• gripped: ghlac
• pounded: preabadh
• capture: ghabháil
• gracefully: suí gasta
• poise: bpost deas
• exclamation: géim
• achievement: éacht
• cheering: scairteadh
• healing: leigheas
• inspiration: spreagúil
• courage: cumhacht
• friendship: cairdis

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Love & Courage on Diamond Hill: A Winter's Climb
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Thiar i mbunáit ag Páirc Náisiúnta Chonamara, d'fhan an dabhach ciúin go séimh faoin gheimhreadh colgach.
En: In the west, at the base of Páirc Náisiúnta Chonamara, the pool lay quietly beneath the harsh winter.

Ga: Bhí an lá speisialta ag teacht – Lá Fhéile Vailintín.
En: A special day was approaching – Valentine's Day.

Ga: Siobhán, lán misnigh agus díograis, bhí ag siúl le Liam agus Aisling i measc na gcnoc.
En: Siobhán, full of courage and enthusiasm, was walking with Liam and Aisling among the hills.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán gortaithe, a cos spréite sa mhóin.
En: Siobhán was injured, her foot twisted in the peat.

Ga: Bhí sí cróga, ach uaidh sin, lean sí ar aghaidh gan a léiriú cé chomh pianmhar a bhí sí.
En: She was brave, but despite that, she continued on without showing how painful it was.

Ga: Níor mhaith léi go bhfeicfeadh Liam nó Aisling go raibh sí faoi bhrú.
En: She didn't want Liam or Aisling to see that she was under pressure.

Ga: Ní raibh sí ag iarraidh a bheith ina ualach.
En: She didn't want to be a burden.

Ga: Bhí an bóthar suas Diamond Hill clúiteach, lán de réimse dúshláin.
En: The road up Diamond Hill was famous, full of various challenges.

Ga: Bhí an ghaoth nimhneach, ag séideán ón bhfarraige thirim.
En: The wind was sharp, blowing from the dry sea.

Ga: Bhí an sneachta á mheascadh leis an ngaineamh donn, ag cur le háilleacht an tírdhreacha.
En: The snow mixed with the brown sand, adding to the beauty of the landscape.

Ga: "Tá gach rud ceart go leor?" a d'fhiafraigh Liam go caillte bomaite nuair a bhí Siobhán ag crua chroílár na haille.
En: "Is everything okay?" Liam asked, lost for a moment as Siobhán struggled at the heart of the cliff.

Ga: "Tá tú ag ciceáil mar chappall mós?" gáire sé, ag iarraidh an giúmar a mhaolú.
En: "Are you kicking like a moss pony?" he laughed, trying to lighten the mood.

Ga: "Tá mé go hiontach," arsa Siobhán, cé go raibh pian ag doirteadh trína cos.
En: "I'm great," said Siobhán, even though pain was pouring through her leg.

Ga: Bhí an-tóir aici ar an gcríochnú; níor theastaigh uaithi bheith ina n-uibheacha bogbhruite.
En: She had a strong desire to finish; she didn't want to be a soft-boiled egg.

Ga: I ngrá na heagna, bhí Aisling níos faide chun tosaigh, a croí lán le réaltaí a spáis féin.
En: In a moment of insight, Aisling was further ahead, her heart full of her own constellation.

Ga: Bhí sí ar muin na muice, ag cur dreach breá ar an tóirse turas.
En: She was in high spirits, casting a beautiful glow on the journey's torch.

Ga: Ach de réir mar a d'éirigh an sneachta níos tiubha, bhí an gnóthachán á dhéanamh níos dochaire.
En: But as the snow became thicker, the struggle was getting more difficult.

Ga: Bhain an phian greim srian ar Siobhán.
En: Pain clenched Siobhán.

Ga: Ní raibh cos beannaithe aici chun leanúint air.
En: She couldn't continue.

Ga: "Siobhán, níl tú ceart.
En: "Siobhán, you're not right.

Ga: Tá an cos gortaithe níos measa agat.
En: Your leg is getting worse.

Ga: Tá grá agam duit, a chroí, agus is cuma liom má éiríonn sé rud beag suarach.
En: I love you, sweetheart, and I don't care if it gets a bit awkward.

Ga: Tógfaidh mé tú suas ansin," a dúirt Liam go borb ach grámhar.
En: I'll carry you up there," Liam said firmly but lovingly.

Ga: Le sin, ghabh Siobhán stad an ghrá agus an truime.
En: With that, Siobhán embraced the love and the heaviness.

Ga: Shléabh sí isteach i nglac Liam, a bhraith mar chaipín deashtra.
En: She climbed into Liam's arms, which felt like a comforting cap.

Ga: Go tapaidh agus go seasmhach, agus i gcomhlucht an chairde is grá, d’ardaigh siad go barr Diamond Hill.
En: Quickly and steadily, in the company of friendship and love, they ascended to the top of Diamond Hill.

Ga: Ar dhroim an tsliabh, le gaoith an gheimhridh ina ngaobharacha, bhain Aisling an mianach go héadrom.
En: At the mountain's peak, with the winter wind swirling around, Aisling lightly captured the moment.

Ga: Ghabh sí an chuimhne in íomhá d’fhear agus mná lena hearts ag dul go hanásta.
En: She held the memory in an image of a man and woman with their hearts moving slowly.

Ga: Bhí an radharc go hálainn, an spéir ag dathú le dearg agus ór na gréine ag dul faoi.
En: The view was beautiful, the sky coloring with the reds and golds of the setting sun.

Ga: Ag bun an tsolais agus teacht na todhchaí, d'fhoghlaim Siobhán luach an idirdearthana.
En: At the dawn of the future, Siobhán learned the value of balance.

Ga: Bhí láidir sa stóict repoirt, ach níos láidre fós i ngrá Liam.
En: She was strong in the autumnal stand, but stronger still in Liam's love.

Ga: Sin é an ceacht is mó a tugadh di sa gheimhreadh úd.
En: That was the greatest lesson the winter taught her.

Ga: Mar sin, ar thuras go barr na spéire, fuair Siobhán rud níos mó ná radharc – fuair sí mothúchán, dearbhú, agus saoirse i ngrá atá in ann a cuid fortacht a thabhairt di, fiú amháin in am an ghortaithe.
En: Thus, on the journey to the sky's peak, Siobhán found more than a view – she found emotion, affirmation, and freedom in a love that could offer her comfort, even in times of injury.


Vocabulary Words:

• harsh: colgach
• courage: misneach
• enthusiasm: díograis
• injured: gortaithe
• twisted: spréite
• burden: ualach
• famous: clúiteach
• challenges: dúshláin
• sharp: nimhneach
• sand: gaineamh
• mood: giúmar
• pain: pian
• struggle: gnóthachán
• awkward: suarach
• embraced: gabh
• comforting: deashtra
• ascended: d’ardaigh
• swirling: ngaobharacha
• moment: mianach
• image: íomhá
• hearts: heart
• freedom: saoirse
• affirmation: dearbhú
• future: todhchaí
• balance: idirdearthana
• strength: stóict repoirt
• love: grá
• confident: ar muin na muice
• torment: tróime
• injury: ghortaithe

Fluent Fiction - Irish: The Heartfelt Switch: Love Songs Meet Irish Traditions
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí oíche fhionnuar ann i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: There was a cool night in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: I bpub beag, teolaí le tine mhór ag lasadh go gleoite, bhí Aisling, Finbar agus Siobhán cruinnithe le chéile.
En: In a small, cozy pub with a big fire burning brightly, Aisling, Finbar, and Siobhán were gathered together.

Ga: Bhí boladh an mhairteola agus an fhíon dhearg i ngach áit, ach ba rud ar leith ar fad é an radharc a bhí rompu.
En: The smell of beef and red wine was everywhere, but the sight before them was quite special.

Ga: Bhí croíthe de pháipéar dearg ar crochadh anonn is anall sa phub.
En: There were red paper hearts hanging everywhere in the pub.

Ga: Bhí balúin de chruthanna croí ar foluain os cionn na gcinn.
En: Heart-shaped balloons were floating above heads.

Ga: Bhíod Finbar, le grinnas éadrom ina shúile, ag siúl timpeall, ag canadh na h-ámhráin grá óna chroí.
En: Finbar, with a light-hearted twinkle in his eye, was walking around, singing love songs from his heart.

Ga: Cheap sé, go docht, go raibh lá Fhéile Vailintín mar fhéile na muintire.
En: He firmly thought that Valentine's Day was a festival of the people.

Ga: “Finbar, tá muid ar fad ag ceiliúradh lá Fhéile Pádraig amárach, ní Lá Vailintín,” a dúirt Aisling go stuama.
En: "Finbar, we are all celebrating Lá Fhéile Pádraig tomorrow, not Valentine's Day," said Aisling wisely.

Ga: Ach bhí Finbar cróga ina fhiosracht.
En: But Finbar was brave in his curiosity.

Ga: "Níl!
En: "No!"

Ga: " arsa sé.
En: he said.

Ga: “Is breá le Vailintín na hÉireannaigh.
En: "The Irish love Valentine."

Ga: "Bhí meangadh gáire ar a haghaidh Siobhán, cé go raibh sí mar is gnáth tamall beag éadóchasach.
En: Siobhán had a smile on her face, even though she was usually a little despondent.

Ga: "Finbar, níl éinne anseo san áit seo atá ag iarraidh an tsoirt ceoil sin," a dúirt sí.
En: "Finbar, there's no one here in this place who wants to hear that kind of music," she said.

Ga: Bhí an áit mall lán de chliant áitíúil ag súil le canna piónnsa agus dár le chéile ceol gaelach a chluinstin.
En: The place was slowly filling up with local patrons expecting a pint of stout and together wanting to hear Irish music.

Ga: Thosaigh Aisling agus Siobhán ag pleanáil.
En: Aisling and Siobhán started planning.

Ga: "Tá sé in am do léacht beag staire," a smaoinigh Aisling.
En: "It's time for a little history lesson," Aisling thought.

Ga: "Siobhán, cuir stop leis an slua atá ag teacht isteach.
En: "Siobhán, stop the crowd that's coming in."

Ga: "Ghlac Siobhán leis an misean go fonnmhar.
En: Siobhán eagerly embraced the mission.

Ga: "Ní fadhb dom," a dúirt sí, ag dul i dtreo an dorais le scéalta mar gheall ar moilleanna i láthair a rá le haon duine a bhí ar dhul isteach.
En: "No problem for me," she said, heading towards the door with stories of delays at the ready for anyone trying to enter.

Ga: Chuimil Aisling a lámh agus uasal.
En: Aisling rubbed her hand gently.

Ga: Chuir sí a fón amach agus chuaigh sí i dtreo Finbar.
En: She took out her phone and approached Finbar.

Ga: "Féach anseo, Finbar, tá seo faoi Naomh Pádraig.
En: "Look here, Finbar, this is about Naomh Pádraig.

Ga: Tá a theaghlach ag súil le féile eile.
En: His family is waiting for another festival."

Ga: "D’fhan Finbar ciúin ar feadh nóiméad agus ansin las a shúile.
En: Finbar stayed quiet for a moment and then his eyes lit up.

Ga: "Ainnir mo chroí, tá an ceart agat," ar sé leis an aoibh gháire.
En: "My heart's lady, you're right," he said with a grin.

Ga: "Déanaimis réidh leis an seanghrámharán seo ansin.
En: "Let's get rid of these old love songs then."

Ga: " Thosaigh siad ag caitheamh anuas ar na balúin dearga agus na croíthe bréige.
En: They started taking down the red balloons and fake hearts.

Ga: Just in am, rinne siad ar fad an pub a dhéanamh teacht le féile na hÉireann.
En: Just in time, they all made the pub fit for the Irish festival.

Ga: Tháinig daoine isteach ag súil leis an gceiliúradh ceart, agus ní raibh deoch ar iarraidh ag aon duine.
En: People came in looking forward to the proper celebration, and no one was missing a drink.

Ga: Faoi dheireadh, d’aontaigh Finbar go raibh ciall le comhairle.
En: In the end, Finbar agreed that the advice made sense.

Ga: Gheall sé "Aisling, abair liom faoin gcéad fhéile eile.
En: He promised, "Aisling, tell me about the next festival.

Ga: Tá mé i gcónaí sásta cúnamh a fháil uaitse.
En: I'm always happy to get help from you."

Ga: "Ba í Aisling an t-achrannach seomra seo a réitigh, agus, le luas is clisteacht, athraigh an oíche i bpub beag i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: Aisling was the one who resolved the room's conflict, and with speed and cleverness, she transformed the night in that small pub in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí an grá ann, gan amhras, ach an grá ceart don fhéile ceart.
En: There was love, no doubt, but the right love for the right festival.

Ga: Agus leis sin, tháinig deireadh sona leis an gcéad ceann de go leor oícheanta fíorspleodracha don teaghlach.
En: And with that, a happy ending came to the first of many truly exciting nights for the family.


Vocabulary Words:

• cozy: teolaí
• brightly: gleoite
• gathered: cruinnithe
• smell: boladh
• floating: ar foluain
• twinkle: grinnas
• firmly: go docht
• wisely: go stuama
• despondent: éadóchasach
• patrons: cliant
• pint: canna
• curiosity: fiosracht
• embraced: ghlac
• mission: misean
• eagerly: go fonnmhar
• delays: moilleanna
• gently: uasal
• approached: chuaigh
• quiet: ciúin
• lit up: las
• fake: bréige
• proper: ceart
• promised: gheall
• transformed: athraigh
• conflict: achrannach
• cleverness: clisteacht
• exciting: fíorspleodracha
• history lesson: léacht staire
• advice: comhairle
• resolved: réitigh

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Reunion by the Sea: A Brother and Sister's Winter Journey
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí gaoth gheimhridh ag seideadh go fuar thar bhaile Dhún Chaoin.
En: The winter wind was blowing cold over the town of Dún Chaoin.

Ga: Bhí an sneachta ag titim go trom ar na sráideanna, agus bhí an fhéile Bhríde á ceiliúradh ag muintir na háite.
En: Snow was falling heavily on the streets, and the feast of Bríd was being celebrated by the locals.

Ga: Thosaigh an scéal seo i lár an áite, áit speisialta agus draíochtúil, i nDingle Aquarium.
En: This story began in the middle of it all, in a special and magical place, at the Dingle Aquarium.

Ga: D'fhan Niamh ina seasamh ag an doras, a croí ag preabadh go tapa.
En: Niamh stood at the door, her heart pounding rapidly.

Ga: Ní fhaca sí a deartháir Eoin le trí bliana.
En: She hadn't seen her brother Eoin in three years.

Ga: Bhíodh siad an-dlúth roimhe seo ach tharla droch-achrann teaghlaigh agus thit an tóin as an scéal.
En: They used to be very close, but a family dispute had occurred, and everything fell apart.

Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh deis eile a fháil, ach ba scéal deacair é seo.
En: She wanted another chance, but this was a difficult story.

Ga: Bhí sí bródúil agus ní raibh sí ag iarraidh a crá chríche thabhairt uirthi féin.
En: She was proud and didn't want to bring herself to tears.

Ga: Bhí fhios aici go mbeadh Eoin ag an Aquarium inniu don ócáid speisialta seo.
En: She knew Eoin would be at the Aquarium today for this special event.

Ga: Gach bliain, tugtar le chéile féachaint ar na míolta móra agus na héisc áille d’fhéile Bhríde.
En: Every year, people gathered to watch the whales and beautiful fish for the feast of Bríd.

Ga: Chuir sí a gúna is fearr uirthi agus d’ullmhaigh sí í féin le bheith cróga.
En: She put on her best dress and prepared herself to be brave.

Ga: Chonaic sí é ansin, ina sheasamh os comhair an umair mhóir.
En: She saw him there, standing in front of the large tank.

Ga: Casadh breá gorm ar an uisce agus thit an solas go séimh timpeall ar na héisc.
En: The water had a lovely blue hue, and the light fell gently around the fish.

Ga: Gan móran smaoinimh, chuaigh sí suas chuige.
En: Without much thought, she approached him.

Ga: “Eoin,” a dúirt sí go ciúin.
En: "Eoin," she said quietly.

Ga: D’fhéach sé uirthi, ionadh ar a aghaidh.
En: He looked at her, surprise on his face.

Ga: “Dia duit, Niamh,” a d'fhreagair sé, a ghlór bog.
En: "Hello, Niamh," he replied, his voice soft.

Ga: Thosaigh an comhrá de réir a chéile.
En: The conversation started slowly.

Ga: Ní raibh sé éasca.
En: It wasn't easy.

Ga: Bhí go leor ráite nárbh fhéidir a chealú, ach bhí siad faoi dhraíocht na timpeallachta.
En: There were many things said that couldn't be undone, but they were under the spell of the surroundings.

Ga: Bhí suaimhneas ann a chuir briseadh ar an aimsir aimsir.
En: There was a calmness that broke through the troubled atmosphere.

Ga: “Bhí mícheart orainn beirt,” a dúirt Niamh ar deireadh, an teannas eatarthu ag dul i léig.
En: "We were both wrong," Niamh said finally, the tension between them easing.

Ga: “Táim bródúil.
En: "I'm proud.

Ga: Agus tá brón orm.
En: And I'm sorry."

Ga: ”D'fhéach Eoin go géar uirthi.
En: Eoin looked at her intently.

Ga: “Tá brón orm freisin.
En: "I'm sorry too.

Ga: Is breá liom tú, Niamh.
En: I love you, Niamh.

Ga: Níor mhaith liom briseadh an teaghlach.
En: I don't want the family to break."

Ga: ”Faoi scáth na míolta móra, a bhí ag snámh go slowly tríd an tuileán, fuair siad misneach iontu féin.
En: Under the shadow of the whales, which were swimming slowly through the tank, they found courage within themselves.

Ga: Bhí a fhios ag an mbeirt acu go raibh an grá idir dheartháir agus dheirfiúr níos láidre ná aon teip san am atá thart.
En: Both knew that the love between brother and sister was stronger than any past failures.

Ga: "An féidir linn bualadh le haghaidh caife an tseachtain seo chugainn?
En: "Can we meet for coffee next week?"

Ga: " a mhol Niamh, dóchas beag ag taitneamh ina súile.
En: Niamh suggested, a small hope shining in her eyes.

Ga: “Ba bhreá liom sin,” d’fhreagair Eoin, le meangadh beag.
En: "I'd love that," Eoin replied, with a slight smile.

Ga: Agus mar sin, níorbh é deireadh an scéil é seo ach tús nua dóibh beirt.
En: And thus, this wasn't the end of the story but a new beginning for the both of them.

Ga: D’fhoghlaim Niamh luach na leochaileachta, ag glacadh an chéad chéim chun naisc an teaghlaigh a dheisiú.
En: Niamh learned the value of vulnerability, taking the first step to mend family ties.

Ga: Bhí compord agus carthanacht sna caidrimh agus bhí siad réidh le dul ar aghaidh le chéile.
En: There was comfort and camaraderie in the relationships, and they were ready to move forward together.


Vocabulary Words:

• blowing: ag seideadh
• feast: féile
• celebrated: á ceiliúradh
• dispute: droch-achrann
• brave: cróga
• large: mhóir
• hue: casadh
• lovely: breá
• surprise: ionadh
• soft: bog
• undone: a chealú
• calmness: suaimhneas
• troubled: aimsir aimsir
• courage: misneach
• relationship: caidrimh
• vulnerability: leochaileachta
• mend: dheisiú
• ties: naisc
• camaraderie: carthanacht
• proud: bródúil
• pounding: preabadh
• gathered: tugtar le chéile
• tank: umaír
• spell: draíocht
• shadow: scáth
• slowly: go slowly
• intently: go géar
• sibling: dheartháir agus dheirfiúr
• comfort: compord
• mend: dheisiú

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Sparking Love: A Valentine’s Day Coffee Tasting Adventure
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-02-06-23-34-02-ga

Story Transcript:

Ga: Tá an geimhreadh tagtha go hoifigiúil, agus le séideáin fhuara an aeir, tá an lána clúdaithe le sneachta íon bán.
En: Winter has officially arrived, and with the cold gusts of air, the lane is covered in pure white snow.

Ga: Taobh istigh den róistéirí caife teolaí i lár na cathrach, tá boladh cumhra na gcaife nuathóstáilte ag líonadh an spás.
En: Inside the cozy coffee roastery in the city center, the fragrant aroma of freshly roasted coffee fills the space.

Ga: Ar na ballaí bríce te, tá péintéireacht datha agus mugaí caife crochta.
En: On the warm brick walls, colorful paintings and coffee mugs are hung.

Ga: Bhí slua beag bailithe le chéile don imeacht speisialta Lá Fhéile Vailintín; blaiseadh caife a bhí lán le geallúintí ghrá agus inspioráide.
En: A small crowd had gathered for the special St. Valentine's Day event; a coffee tasting that was full of promises of love and inspiration.

Ga: Niamh, scríbhneoir bia díograiseach, ag iarraidh airteagal úr a chruthú, ach beagán an-éiginnte faoin gcoincheap grá, d'éirigh lena ceann milis titim isteach sa spás.
En: Niamh, a passionate food writer, was trying to create a fresh article, but feeling a bit uncertain about the concept of love, her sweet head fell into the space.

Ga: Bhraith sí brú a cuid ama a chaitheamh ar an airteagal sin.
En: She felt pressure to spend her time on that article.

Ga: Ina aice tá Cillian, barista le faisnéis, a bhfuil aisling aige lá amháin a chaife féin a bhunú.
En: Next to her is Cillian, a knowledgeable barista who dreams of one day establishing his own café.

Ga: Bhí sé ag súil go ciúin le duine a aimsiú a thuigfeadh a phaisean.
En: He was quietly hoping to find someone who would understand his passion.

Ga: D'fhéach sé ar an slua, a shúile ag tarraingt ar Niamh, ag mothú go bhféadfadh siad a bheith cosúil.
En: He looked at the crowd, his eyes drawn to Niamh, feeling like they might be alike.

Ga: Chinn Niamh freastal ar an blaiseadh chun eispéiris nua a fháil, agus ina intinn dóchasach, ghlac sí sip as an gcéad muga.
En: Niamh decided to attend the tasting to experience new things, and with a hopeful mind, she took a sip from the first mug.

Ga: Bhí súil ag Cillian os a comhair, ag iarraidh caint a thosú.
En: Cillian was across from her, trying to start a conversation.

Ga: Tháinig sé chuici, ag mothú beagán neirbhíseach.
En: He approached her, feeling a bit nervous.

Ga: “Conas tá tú?” a d’fhiafraigh Cillian, a shúile ag glioscarnach lena bpaisean atá folaithe go cúramach.
En: "How are you?" Cillian asked, his eyes sparkling with his carefully hidden passion.

Ga: “Táim ceart go leor. Is breá liom an caife seo. Tá tú iontach le do shúile miongháire,” arsa Niamh go socair, ag déanamh boladh ar muga eile.
En: "I'm alright. I love this coffee. You have a great smile with your eyes," said Niamh calmly, sniffing another mug.

Ga: Nuair a chuala sí faoi chomórtas impromptu ag oscailt don lucht féachana, bhí Niamh agus Cillian ar cheann de na foirne.
En: When she heard about an impromptu competition opening to the audience, Niamh and Cillian were one of the teams.

Ga: Bhí Niamh go maith le focail, ach bhí Cillian sciliúil le meaisíní.
En: Niamh was good with words, but Cillian was skilled with machines.

Ga: Thosaigh siad ag obair as lámha a chéile.
En: They began working hand-in-hand.

Ga: D’éirigh le Cillian an caife a ghualú go foirfe ar an meaisín mór, agus chuir Niamh an lítear foirfe de bhainne gaile lena chreath nach raibh socraithe.
En: Cillian managed to grind the coffee perfectly on the big machine, and Niamh added the perfect liter of steamed milk with her hand that was not steady.

Ga: Nuair a fógraíodh orthu gur bhuaigh siad, d’fhéach Niamh agus Cillian ar a chéile lenárthach gáire.
En: When they were announced as the winners, Niamh and Cillian looked at each other with genuine laughter.

Ga: Thuigeadar taispeántas uaillmhianach an phobail.
En: They understood the ambitious display of the community.

Ga: B’fhéidir nach raibh sí ag súil leis, ach fuair Niamh peirspictíocht úr don airteagal sin anois.
En: Perhaps she wasn't expecting it, but now Niamh got a fresh perspective for that article.

Ga: Chomh maith leis sin, bhraith sí rud éigin nua—meas ar a phaisean agus, b'fhéidir, mearbhall ar choincheap an ghrá.
En: Additionally, she felt something new—a respect for his passion and, perhaps, a confusion about the concept of love.

Ga: Rinne Cillian iontas air féin síos na seachtaine sin, ag breacadh amach plean chun an caifé sin a fhabhrú, agus anois, d’fhéadfadh sé Niamh a fháisceadh ar an gceist sin a choimeád neart éireann éagsúil.
En: Cillian amazed himself that week, drafting a plan to develop that café, and now, he could involve Niamh in that question to keep plenty of unique Irish variety.

Ga: Bhí Niamh agus Cillian níos mó ná díreach dhá ainm a fhuaimníodh anseo.
En: Niamh and Cillian were more than just two names pronounced here.

Ga: Le chéile, d’fhaighidís saichéar lipsátair a chothabháil dá phaisean, an saol níos mó a fhairciriú mar an spéir taobh amuigh den ghnáthlá tánaisteach.
En: Together, they discovered a sweet secret to maintain their passion, enlarging life like the sky outside a typical secondary day.

Ga: I lár an róistéirí caife úd, rugadh cairdeas nua, lán le bríonna na hoíche sin nios fearr.
En: In the middle of that coffee roastery, a new friendship was born, full of the meanings of that better night.

Ga: De réir mar a d’imigh an lá, b’iad Niamh agus Cillian an chuigí in athraíonn sioncróin, fósta le tairngreacht an ghrá agus teallacha teolaíoch an róistéirí… leis an bhfaid faváil le chéile.
En: As the day faded, Niamh and Cillian were the keys in changing harmonies, supported by the prophecy of love and the cozy embers of the roastery... enjoying the company with each other.


Vocabulary Words:

• gusts: séideáin
• fragrant: cumhra
• roastery: róistéirí
• uncertain: an-éiginnte
• hopeful: dóchasach
• impromptu: impromptu
• audience: lucht féachana
• competition: comórtas
• skillful: sciliúil
• ambitious: uaillmhianach
• genuine: fíor
• respect: meas
• confusion: mearbhall
• drafting: breacadh
• establishing: bunú
• perspective: peirspictíocht
• machines: meaisíní
• knowledgeable: faisnéis
• sparkling: glioscarnach
• community: pobal
• variety: éagsúlacht
• friendship: cairdeas
• harmony: sioncróin
• prophecy: tairngreacht
• cozy: teolaí
• inspiration: inspioráid
• sip: sip
• laughter: gáire
• steamed: gaile
• enlarging: fairsingiú

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Peace in Glendalough: A Journey of Renewal
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Ar lá fuar, geal, i mí Feabhra, bhí Cillian ag teacht chun na hoibre i nGlendalough.
En: On a cold, bright day in February, Cillian was coming to work in Glendalough.

Ga: Bhí an aimsir fós an-gheimhriúil agus an sneachta ag brath ar na craobha.
En: The weather was still very wintry, and the snow was hanging on the branches.

Ga: Bhí sé ag dul i bponc toisc go raibh sé díreach tagtha ar ais ó bhruitíneach.
En: He was in a bit of a bind as he had just returned from a bout with the measles.

Ga: Cinneadh a rinne sé le hiontaoibh i dtaobh sos a thógáil ón saol i mBaile Átha Cliath agus teacht chuig na seanfháilt espectála.
En: He had made a decision with confidence to take a break from life in Dublin and come to the ancient welcoming landscapes.

Ga: Bhí Cillian i gcónaí díograiseach faoi stair na hÉireann.
En: Cillian had always been enthusiastic about the history of Ireland.

Ga: An lá seo, bhí sé ag iarraidh teacht ar a shuaimhneas féin i measc íomhánna staire Glendalough.
En: This day, he wanted to find his own peace among the historical images of Glendalough.

Ga: Bhí strus an tsaoil á phlé le Maeve, a chara óige.
En: He was discussing the stresses of life with Maeve, his childhood friend.

Ga: Thacaigh sí go mór leis, ach bhí sí féin faoi bhrú.
En: She was a great support to him, but she was under pressure herself.

Ga: Agus Cillian ag siúl timpeall na suíomh, bhuail sé le bean óg darb ainm Aisling.
En: As Cillian walked around the site, he met a young woman named Aisling.

Ga: Bhí sí ina treoraí ann, le croí bog agus meon tuisceanach.
En: She was a guide there, with a kind heart and an understanding demeanor.

Ga: Thug sí cuireadh dó go mbeadh sí sa suíomh, ag cuidithe leis na daoine eile agus ag insint na scéalta faoin mbrón Breeze ar an mbonnlíne ag snámh ina mbád lastuas.
En: She invited him to be at the site, helping with the other people and telling stories about the sorrowful Breeze on the shoreline floating in their boat above.

Ga: Óna seisiún comhrá le Aisling, fuair Cillian misneach.
En: From his conversation session with Aisling, Cillian gained courage.

Ga: Mhol sí dó a scéal féin a insint agus na háthais is béag a thapú sa lá.
En: She encouraged him to tell his own story and seize the small joys in the day.

Ga: Bhí sí ag insint dó faoin finscéalta ar Lá Fhéile Bríde, ar lá sona go minic le tosú úr an gheimhridh.
En: She was telling him about the legends surrounding St. Brigid's Day, often a happy day marking a fresh start of winter.

Ga: Oíche amháin, bhí sé ach ina aonar ar imeall an Loch Uachtarach.
En: One night, he found himself alone by the edge of the Upper Lake.

Ga: Bhí an spéir soiléir agus b' fhéidir leis an ngealach a fheiceáil ag damhsa ar an uisce.
En: The sky was clear, and he could see the moon dancing on the water.

Ga: Labhair Cillian lena ghnáth-chléithníocht.
En: Cillian spoke with his usual humor.

Ga: Mhothaigh sé mar go raibh faoiseamh faighte aige, na smaointe éadóchasacha ag sá.
En: He felt as if he had found relief, the despairing thoughts ebbing away.

Ga: Tháinig síocháin air.
En: Peace came over him.

Ga: Le háthas croí, d'fhill sé ar Bhaile Átha Cliath.
En: With a joyful heart, he returned to Dublin.

Ga: Bhí a chorp níos aclaí, a spiorad níos solasta.
En: His body was fitter, his spirit more enlightened.

Ga: Thuig sé anois níos mó ar a cheangal lena ré híostrach agus gurb é a éigin féin an bunús leis an tsíocháin.
En: He now understood more about his connection to his historical past and that his own self was the foundation of peace.

Ga: Tuigeann sé go bhfuil an cuidiú riachtanach in amanna agus nach é sin náire ar bith.
En: He realized that seeking help was necessary at times and that there was no shame in it.

Ga: Ainmníodh an sueach seo mar bhuachaint don saol nua de ghnáth-shean scéalta, fillt le ré agus todhchaí.
En: This adventure was named as a victory for the new life of ordinary stories, intertwined with past and future.

Ga: Mhéadaigh sé a mheas ar shaol, tuiscint ar an simplíocht agus na háthais iontu.
En: It enhanced his appreciation for life, understanding of simplicity, and the joys within.

Ga: Chuaigh na háiteanna in ann grá i gcuimhin a chroí agus i gcumhacht an radharc, ní sin an bealach deireanach ach an tús úr.
En: The places stirred love in his heart and the power of the view, not as the last path but a fresh beginning.


Vocabulary Words:

• wintry: an-gheimhriúil
• bind: ponc
• measles: bhruitíneach
• ancient: seanfháilt
• confident: le hiontaoibh
• enthusiastic: díograiseach
• peace: suaimhneas
• stresses: strus
• pressure: brú
• demeanor: meon
• sorrowful: mbrón
• shoreline: bonnlíne
• encouraged: Mhol
• legends: finscéalta
• despairing: éadóchasacha
• ebb: sá
• relief: faoiseamh
• enlightened: solasta
• simplicity: simplíocht
• victory: buachaint
• ordinary: gnáth
• intertwined: fillt
• adventure: sueach
• appreciation: meas
• stirred: chuaigh
• connection: ceangal
• joyful: áthas
• foundation: bunús
• shame: náire
• clear: soiléir