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Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Storms to Screens: Botanic Garden's Virtual Triumph
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: I lár an tsamhraidh, bhí Gráinneog Innealtóir an-speisialta ag tarlú sna Gairdíní Náisiúnta Luibheolaíochta.
En: In the middle of summer, there was a very special event for Gráinneog Innealtóir happening at the Gairdíní Náisiúnta Luibheolaíochta (National Botanic Gardens).
Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag spalpadh anuas ar na bláthanna ildaite, a bhí ag damhsa san aer socair.
En: The sun was blazing down on the colorful flowers, which were dancing in the gentle air.
Ga: Ach bhí scamall dubh ag bailiú sa spéir, rud a rinne buairt sa chroí Aoife.
En: But a dark cloud was gathering in the sky, causing worry in Aoife's heart.
Ga: Bhí Aoife, luibheolaí díograiseach a rugadh agus a tógadh go gairid ó na gairdíní seo, ag pleanáil ócáid le fada an lá.
En: Aoife, an enthusiastic botanist who was born and raised not far from these gardens, had been planning an event for a long time.
Ga: Saoráidí a bhí á bhainistiú aici mar chuid d'imeacht caomhnaithe do phlandaí a bhí i mbaol.
En: She was managing facilities as part of a conservation event for endangered plants.
Ga: Bhí sí dírithe ar mhuintir an phobail a mhealladh chun tacú le caomhnú plandaí.
En: Her focus was on attracting the local community to support plant conservation.
Ga: Bhí uaillmhian aici: daoine a spreagadh chun gníomhú.
En: She had an ambition: to inspire people to take action.
Ga: Ach ní raibh sé éasca.
En: But it wasn't easy.
Ga: Bhí Cillian, an riarachánóir cúraimí baineann, ina phríomhfheidhmeannach ar an ócáid.
En: Cillian, the events coordinator, was the main executive of the event.
Ga: Théadh sé i dtuiscint Aoife uaireanta.
En: Sometimes he clashed with Aoife's understanding.
Ga: Bhí suim aige i gcúrsaí eagraíochta agus loighic.
En: He had an interest in organizational matters and logic.
Ga: D'fhéach sé ar mhionsonraí le grinn.
En: He scrutinized details closely.
Ga: Agus Niamh, deonachóir breá, bhí ann chomh maith, ag iarraidh foghlaim.
En: And Niamh, a fine volunteer, was also present, eager to learn.
Ga: Bhí sí faoi chúram Aoife, ag lorg inspreagadh agus eolais nua.
En: She was under Aoife's care, seeking inspiration and new knowledge.
Ga: Le pleanáil an imeachta thug Cillian dúshlán don Aoife.
En: While planning the event, Cillian challenged Aoife.
Ga: "Caithfimid cloí leis an mbuiséad," arsa sé go treallach.
En: "We have to stick to the budget," he said firmly.
Ga: "Ní féidir linn cuma a chur ar scéal éigin nach féidir linn a thacú.
En: "We can't present something we can't support."
Ga: "Ach bhí rud éigin eile i gcoinne Aoife - an aimsir.
En: But Aoife faced another issue—the weather.
Ga: Bhí an cheist acu an rithfeadh aimsir an lae, nó an gcuirfeadh sé allusions ar ghníomhaíochtaí a bheartaigh sí lasmuigh.
En: They questioned whether the day's weather would hold, or if it would thwart the outdoor activities she had planned.
Ga: Bhí a fhios aici gur gá dóigh eile a dhéanamh.
En: She knew that another approach was necessary.
Ga: Déardaoin amháin, shocraigh Aoife a ghuth a thabhairt slán tríd na meáin shóisialta, ag spreagadh tuilleadh deonachóirí.
En: One Thursday, Aoife decided to project her voice through social media, encouraging more volunteers.
Ga: "Síneadh amach," a dúirt sí le Niamh.
En: "Reach out," she told Niamh.
Ga: "Inis do gach duine faoi.
En: "Tell everyone about it.
Ga: Is féidir linn an pobal féin a tharraingt isteach.
En: We can draw in the community itself."
Ga: "Bhí Cillian sceptical, ach d'fhág Aoife nach raibh.
En: Cillian was skeptical, but Aoife remained unperturbed.
Ga: Ar maidin na hócáide, bhí na titimíní báistí ag stealladh síos sa ghairdín.
En: On the morning of the event, raindrops were pouring down in the garden.
Ga: Bhí imní ar gach duine.
En: Everyone was worried.
Ga: "Cad anois?
En: "What now?"
Ga: " d'fhiafraigh Niamh, beagán eagla.
En: Niamh asked, a little fearfully.
Ga: Aoife, cé gur mhothaigh sí brú, níor chaill sí a misneach.
En: Aoife, although she felt pressured, did not lose her courage.
Ga: Agus sa toirbirt sin, d'fhógair Cillian "Caithfimid an plean a athrú go dtí ardán fíorúil.
En: In that offering, Cillian announced, "We must switch the plan to a virtual platform.
Ga: Is féidir go n-oibreoidh sé.
En: It might work."
Ga: " Cúpla clic, cúpla glaonna fóin, agus bhí an t-imeacht beo ar líne!
En: A few clicks, a few phone calls, and the event was live online!
Ga: D'éirigh go hálainn.
En: It turned out beautifully.
Ga: Bhí a n-éireannaigh faoi dhraíocht, trí suas-agus-síos na plandaí, faoi dhomhan na luibheolaíochta.
En: Their viewers were enchanted by the ups and downs of the plants, venturing into the world of botany.
Ga: Bhí gach duine buíoch.
En: Everyone was grateful.
Ga: Bhí athrú iontach ag teacht orthu, d'fhaisg Aoife a misneach as a bheith ag brath ar dhaoine eile agus Cillian a thuismitheoireacht i rannóga nua.
En: A wonderful change was coming over them, as Aoife drew courage from relying on others and Cillian embraced new spheres of leadership.
Ga: Mar a d'athraigh an spéir arís, bhí solas na gréine ag teacht ar ais, ag lonrú ar an ngairdín lush, ag taispeáint go bhféadfadh plandaí agus pobail fás le chéile.
En: As the sky changed once more, sunlight returned to shine on the lush garden, showing that plants and communities could grow together.
Ga: Agus é sin, chuaigh Aoife agus a cairde abhaile le croíthe lán mhaith, idirnaithe agus solas rachmas.
En: And with that, Aoife and her friends went home with hearts full of goodness, intertwined and bright with wealth.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
Ga: I lár an tsamhraidh, bhí Gráinneog Innealtóir an-speisialta ag tarlú sna Gairdíní Náisiúnta Luibheolaíochta.
En: In the middle of summer, there was a very special event for Gráinneog Innealtóir happening at the Gairdíní Náisiúnta Luibheolaíochta (National Botanic Gardens).
Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag spalpadh anuas ar na bláthanna ildaite, a bhí ag damhsa san aer socair.
En: The sun was blazing down on the colorful flowers, which were dancing in the gentle air.
Ga: Ach bhí scamall dubh ag bailiú sa spéir, rud a rinne buairt sa chroí Aoife.
En: But a dark cloud was gathering in the sky, causing worry in Aoife's heart.
Ga: Bhí Aoife, luibheolaí díograiseach a rugadh agus a tógadh go gairid ó na gairdíní seo, ag pleanáil ócáid le fada an lá.
En: Aoife, an enthusiastic botanist who was born and raised not far from these gardens, had been planning an event for a long time.
Ga: Saoráidí a bhí á bhainistiú aici mar chuid d'imeacht caomhnaithe do phlandaí a bhí i mbaol.
En: She was managing facilities as part of a conservation event for endangered plants.
Ga: Bhí sí dírithe ar mhuintir an phobail a mhealladh chun tacú le caomhnú plandaí.
En: Her focus was on attracting the local community to support plant conservation.
Ga: Bhí uaillmhian aici: daoine a spreagadh chun gníomhú.
En: She had an ambition: to inspire people to take action.
Ga: Ach ní raibh sé éasca.
En: But it wasn't easy.
Ga: Bhí Cillian, an riarachánóir cúraimí baineann, ina phríomhfheidhmeannach ar an ócáid.
En: Cillian, the events coordinator, was the main executive of the event.
Ga: Théadh sé i dtuiscint Aoife uaireanta.
En: Sometimes he clashed with Aoife's understanding.
Ga: Bhí suim aige i gcúrsaí eagraíochta agus loighic.
En: He had an interest in organizational matters and logic.
Ga: D'fhéach sé ar mhionsonraí le grinn.
En: He scrutinized details closely.
Ga: Agus Niamh, deonachóir breá, bhí ann chomh maith, ag iarraidh foghlaim.
En: And Niamh, a fine volunteer, was also present, eager to learn.
Ga: Bhí sí faoi chúram Aoife, ag lorg inspreagadh agus eolais nua.
En: She was under Aoife's care, seeking inspiration and new knowledge.
Ga: Le pleanáil an imeachta thug Cillian dúshlán don Aoife.
En: While planning the event, Cillian challenged Aoife.
Ga: "Caithfimid cloí leis an mbuiséad," arsa sé go treallach.
En: "We have to stick to the budget," he said firmly.
Ga: "Ní féidir linn cuma a chur ar scéal éigin nach féidir linn a thacú.
En: "We can't present something we can't support."
Ga: "Ach bhí rud éigin eile i gcoinne Aoife - an aimsir.
En: But Aoife faced another issue—the weather.
Ga: Bhí an cheist acu an rithfeadh aimsir an lae, nó an gcuirfeadh sé allusions ar ghníomhaíochtaí a bheartaigh sí lasmuigh.
En: They questioned whether the day's weather would hold, or if it would thwart the outdoor activities she had planned.
Ga: Bhí a fhios aici gur gá dóigh eile a dhéanamh.
En: She knew that another approach was necessary.
Ga: Déardaoin amháin, shocraigh Aoife a ghuth a thabhairt slán tríd na meáin shóisialta, ag spreagadh tuilleadh deonachóirí.
En: One Thursday, Aoife decided to project her voice through social media, encouraging more volunteers.
Ga: "Síneadh amach," a dúirt sí le Niamh.
En: "Reach out," she told Niamh.
Ga: "Inis do gach duine faoi.
En: "Tell everyone about it.
Ga: Is féidir linn an pobal féin a tharraingt isteach.
En: We can draw in the community itself."
Ga: "Bhí Cillian sceptical, ach d'fhág Aoife nach raibh.
En: Cillian was skeptical, but Aoife remained unperturbed.
Ga: Ar maidin na hócáide, bhí na titimíní báistí ag stealladh síos sa ghairdín.
En: On the morning of the event, raindrops were pouring down in the garden.
Ga: Bhí imní ar gach duine.
En: Everyone was worried.
Ga: "Cad anois?
En: "What now?"
Ga: " d'fhiafraigh Niamh, beagán eagla.
En: Niamh asked, a little fearfully.
Ga: Aoife, cé gur mhothaigh sí brú, níor chaill sí a misneach.
En: Aoife, although she felt pressured, did not lose her courage.
Ga: Agus sa toirbirt sin, d'fhógair Cillian "Caithfimid an plean a athrú go dtí ardán fíorúil.
En: In that offering, Cillian announced, "We must switch the plan to a virtual platform.
Ga: Is féidir go n-oibreoidh sé.
En: It might work."
Ga: " Cúpla clic, cúpla glaonna fóin, agus bhí an t-imeacht beo ar líne!
En: A few clicks, a few phone calls, and the event was live online!
Ga: D'éirigh go hálainn.
En: It turned out beautifully.
Ga: Bhí a n-éireannaigh faoi dhraíocht, trí suas-agus-síos na plandaí, faoi dhomhan na luibheolaíochta.
En: Their viewers were enchanted by the ups and downs of the plants, venturing into the world of botany.
Ga: Bhí gach duine buíoch.
En: Everyone was grateful.
Ga: Bhí athrú iontach ag teacht orthu, d'fhaisg Aoife a misneach as a bheith ag brath ar dhaoine eile agus Cillian a thuismitheoireacht i rannóga nua.
En: A wonderful change was coming over them, as Aoife drew courage from relying on others and Cillian embraced new spheres of leadership.
Ga: Mar a d'athraigh an spéir arís, bhí solas na gréine ag teacht ar ais, ag lonrú ar an ngairdín lush, ag taispeáint go bhféadfadh plandaí agus pobail fás le chéile.
En: As the sky changed once more, sunlight returned to shine on the lush garden, showing that plants and communities could grow together.
Ga: Agus é sin, chuaigh Aoife agus a cairde abhaile le croíthe lán mhaith, idirnaithe agus solas rachmas.
En: And with that, Aoife and her friends went home with hearts full of goodness, intertwined and bright with wealth.
Vocabulary Words:
- blazing: spalpadh
- gathering: bailiú
- worry: buairt
- enthusiastic: díograiseach
- conservation: caomhnaithe
- endangered: i mbaol
- ambition: uaillmhian
- executive: príomhfheidhmeannach
- scrutinized: féach ar mhionsonraí le grinn
- volunteer: deonachóir
- eager: ag iarraidh
- questioned: an cheist acu
- thwart: cur allusions
- project: a ghuth a thabhairt slán
- skeptical: sceptical
- unperturbed: d'fhág nach raibh
- raindrops: titimíní báistí
- fearfully: beagán eagla
- pressured: brú
- courage: misneach
- switch: athrú
- platform: ardán
- enchanted: faoi dhraíocht
- venturing: suas-agus-síos
- lush: lush
- intertwined: idirnaithe
- wealth: solas rachmas
- grateful: buíoch
- sphere: rannóga
- shine: lonrú
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Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: I lár an tsamhraidh, bhí Gráinneog Innealtóir an-speisialta ag tarlú sna Gairdíní Náisiúnta Luibheolaíochta.
En: In the middle of summer, there was a very special event for Gráinneog Innealtóir happening at the Gairdíní Náisiúnta Luibheolaíochta (National Botanic Gardens).
Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag spalpadh anuas ar na bláthanna ildaite, a bhí ag damhsa san aer socair.
En: The sun was blazing down on the colorful flowers, which were dancing in the gentle air.
Ga: Ach bhí scamall dubh ag bailiú sa spéir, rud a rinne buairt sa chroí Aoife.
En: But a dark cloud was gathering in the sky, causing worry in Aoife's heart.
Ga: Bhí Aoife, luibheolaí díograiseach a rugadh agus a tógadh go gairid ó na gairdíní seo, ag pleanáil ócáid le fada an lá.
En: Aoife, an enthusiastic botanist who was born and raised not far from these gardens, had been planning an event for a long time.
Ga: Saoráidí a bhí á bhainistiú aici mar chuid d'imeacht caomhnaithe do phlandaí a bhí i mbaol.
En: She was managing facilities as part of a conservation event for endangered plants.
Ga: Bhí sí dírithe ar mhuintir an phobail a mhealladh chun tacú le caomhnú plandaí.
En: Her focus was on attracting the local community to support plant conservation.
Ga: Bhí uaillmhian aici: daoine a spreagadh chun gníomhú.
En: She had an ambition: to inspire people to take action.
Ga: Ach ní raibh sé éasca.
En: But it wasn't easy.
Ga: Bhí Cillian, an riarachánóir cúraimí baineann, ina phríomhfheidhmeannach ar an ócáid.
En: Cillian, the events coordinator, was the main executive of the event.
Ga: Théadh sé i dtuiscint Aoife uaireanta.
En: Sometimes he clashed with Aoife's understanding.
Ga: Bhí suim aige i gcúrsaí eagraíochta agus loighic.
En: He had an interest in organizational matters and logic.
Ga: D'fhéach sé ar mhionsonraí le grinn.
En: He scrutinized details closely.
Ga: Agus Niamh, deonachóir breá, bhí ann chomh maith, ag iarraidh foghlaim.
En: And Niamh, a fine volunteer, was also present, eager to learn.
Ga: Bhí sí faoi chúram Aoife, ag lorg inspreagadh agus eolais nua.
En: She was under Aoife's care, seeking inspiration and new knowledge.
Ga: Le pleanáil an imeachta thug Cillian dúshlán don Aoife.
En: While planning the event, Cillian challenged Aoife.
Ga: "Caithfimid cloí leis an mbuiséad," arsa sé go treallach.
En: "We have to stick to the budget," he said firmly.
Ga: "Ní féidir linn cuma a chur ar scéal éigin nach féidir linn a thacú.
En: "We can't present something we can't support."
Ga: "Ach bhí rud éigin eile i gcoinne Aoife - an aimsir.
En: But Aoife faced another issue—the weather.
Ga: Bhí an cheist acu an rithfeadh aimsir an lae, nó an gcuirfeadh sé allusions ar ghníomhaíochtaí a bheartaigh sí lasmuigh.
En: They questioned whether the day's weather would hold, or if it would thwart the outdoor activities she had planned.
Ga: Bhí a fhios aici gur gá dóigh eile a dhéanamh.
En: She knew that another approach was necessary.
Ga: Déardaoin amháin, shocraigh Aoife a ghuth a thabhairt slán tríd na meáin shóisialta, ag spreagadh tuilleadh deonachóirí.
En: One Thursday, Aoife decided to project her voice through social media, encouraging more volunteers.
Ga: "Síneadh amach," a dúirt sí le Niamh.
En: "Reach out," she told Niamh.
Ga: "Inis do gach duine faoi.
En: "Tell everyone about it.
Ga: Is féidir linn an pobal féin a tharraingt isteach.
En: We can draw in the community itself."
Ga: "Bhí Cillian sceptical, ach d'fhág Aoife nach raibh.
En: Cillian was skeptical, but Aoife remained unperturbed.
Ga: Ar maidin na hócáide, bhí na titimíní báistí ag stealladh síos sa ghairdín.
En: On the morning of the event, raindrops were pouring down in the garden.
Ga: Bhí imní ar gach duine.
En: Everyone was worried.
Ga: "Cad anois?
En: "What now?"
Ga: " d'fhiafraigh Niamh, beagán eagla.
En: Niamh asked, a little fearfully.
Ga: Aoife, cé gur mhothaigh sí brú, níor chaill sí a misneach.
En: Aoife, although she felt pressured, did not lose her courage.
Ga: Agus sa toirbirt sin, d'fhógair Cillian "Caithfimid an plean a athrú go dtí ardán fíorúil.
En: In that offering, Cillian announced, "We must switch the plan to a virtual platform.
Ga: Is féidir go n-oibreoidh sé.
En: It might work."
Ga: " Cúpla clic, cúpla glaonna fóin, agus bhí an t-imeacht beo ar líne!
En: A few clicks, a few phone calls, and the event was live online!
Ga: D'éirigh go hálainn.
En: It turned out beautifully.
Ga: Bhí a n-éireannaigh faoi dhraíocht, trí suas-agus-síos na plandaí, faoi dhomhan na luibheolaíochta.
En: Their viewers were enchanted by the ups and downs of the plants, venturing into the world of botany.
Ga: Bhí gach duine buíoch.
En: Everyone was grateful.
Ga: Bhí athrú iontach ag teacht orthu, d'fhaisg Aoife a misneach as a bheith ag brath ar dhaoine eile agus Cillian a thuismitheoireacht i rannóga nua.
En: A wonderful change was coming over them, as Aoife drew courage from relying on others and Cillian embraced new spheres of leadership.
Ga: Mar a d'athraigh an spéir arís, bhí solas na gréine ag teacht ar ais, ag lonrú ar an ngairdín lush, ag taispeáint go bhféadfadh plandaí agus pobail fás le chéile.
En: As the sky changed once more, sunlight returned to shine on the lush garden, showing that plants and communities could grow together.
Ga: Agus é sin, chuaigh Aoife agus a cairde abhaile le croíthe lán mhaith, idirnaithe agus solas rachmas.
En: And with that, Aoife and her friends went home with hearts full of goodness, intertwined and bright with wealth.
Vocabulary Words:
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-ga
Story Transcript:
Ga: I lár an tsamhraidh, bhí Gráinneog Innealtóir an-speisialta ag tarlú sna Gairdíní Náisiúnta Luibheolaíochta.
En: In the middle of summer, there was a very special event for Gráinneog Innealtóir happening at the Gairdíní Náisiúnta Luibheolaíochta (National Botanic Gardens).
Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag spalpadh anuas ar na bláthanna ildaite, a bhí ag damhsa san aer socair.
En: The sun was blazing down on the colorful flowers, which were dancing in the gentle air.
Ga: Ach bhí scamall dubh ag bailiú sa spéir, rud a rinne buairt sa chroí Aoife.
En: But a dark cloud was gathering in the sky, causing worry in Aoife's heart.
Ga: Bhí Aoife, luibheolaí díograiseach a rugadh agus a tógadh go gairid ó na gairdíní seo, ag pleanáil ócáid le fada an lá.
En: Aoife, an enthusiastic botanist who was born and raised not far from these gardens, had been planning an event for a long time.
Ga: Saoráidí a bhí á bhainistiú aici mar chuid d'imeacht caomhnaithe do phlandaí a bhí i mbaol.
En: She was managing facilities as part of a conservation event for endangered plants.
Ga: Bhí sí dírithe ar mhuintir an phobail a mhealladh chun tacú le caomhnú plandaí.
En: Her focus was on attracting the local community to support plant conservation.
Ga: Bhí uaillmhian aici: daoine a spreagadh chun gníomhú.
En: She had an ambition: to inspire people to take action.
Ga: Ach ní raibh sé éasca.
En: But it wasn't easy.
Ga: Bhí Cillian, an riarachánóir cúraimí baineann, ina phríomhfheidhmeannach ar an ócáid.
En: Cillian, the events coordinator, was the main executive of the event.
Ga: Théadh sé i dtuiscint Aoife uaireanta.
En: Sometimes he clashed with Aoife's understanding.
Ga: Bhí suim aige i gcúrsaí eagraíochta agus loighic.
En: He had an interest in organizational matters and logic.
Ga: D'fhéach sé ar mhionsonraí le grinn.
En: He scrutinized details closely.
Ga: Agus Niamh, deonachóir breá, bhí ann chomh maith, ag iarraidh foghlaim.
En: And Niamh, a fine volunteer, was also present, eager to learn.
Ga: Bhí sí faoi chúram Aoife, ag lorg inspreagadh agus eolais nua.
En: She was under Aoife's care, seeking inspiration and new knowledge.
Ga: Le pleanáil an imeachta thug Cillian dúshlán don Aoife.
En: While planning the event, Cillian challenged Aoife.
Ga: "Caithfimid cloí leis an mbuiséad," arsa sé go treallach.
En: "We have to stick to the budget," he said firmly.
Ga: "Ní féidir linn cuma a chur ar scéal éigin nach féidir linn a thacú.
En: "We can't present something we can't support."
Ga: "Ach bhí rud éigin eile i gcoinne Aoife - an aimsir.
En: But Aoife faced another issue—the weather.
Ga: Bhí an cheist acu an rithfeadh aimsir an lae, nó an gcuirfeadh sé allusions ar ghníomhaíochtaí a bheartaigh sí lasmuigh.
En: They questioned whether the day's weather would hold, or if it would thwart the outdoor activities she had planned.
Ga: Bhí a fhios aici gur gá dóigh eile a dhéanamh.
En: She knew that another approach was necessary.
Ga: Déardaoin amháin, shocraigh Aoife a ghuth a thabhairt slán tríd na meáin shóisialta, ag spreagadh tuilleadh deonachóirí.
En: One Thursday, Aoife decided to project her voice through social media, encouraging more volunteers.
Ga: "Síneadh amach," a dúirt sí le Niamh.
En: "Reach out," she told Niamh.
Ga: "Inis do gach duine faoi.
En: "Tell everyone about it.
Ga: Is féidir linn an pobal féin a tharraingt isteach.
En: We can draw in the community itself."
Ga: "Bhí Cillian sceptical, ach d'fhág Aoife nach raibh.
En: Cillian was skeptical, but Aoife remained unperturbed.
Ga: Ar maidin na hócáide, bhí na titimíní báistí ag stealladh síos sa ghairdín.
En: On the morning of the event, raindrops were pouring down in the garden.
Ga: Bhí imní ar gach duine.
En: Everyone was worried.
Ga: "Cad anois?
En: "What now?"
Ga: " d'fhiafraigh Niamh, beagán eagla.
En: Niamh asked, a little fearfully.
Ga: Aoife, cé gur mhothaigh sí brú, níor chaill sí a misneach.
En: Aoife, although she felt pressured, did not lose her courage.
Ga: Agus sa toirbirt sin, d'fhógair Cillian "Caithfimid an plean a athrú go dtí ardán fíorúil.
En: In that offering, Cillian announced, "We must switch the plan to a virtual platform.
Ga: Is féidir go n-oibreoidh sé.
En: It might work."
Ga: " Cúpla clic, cúpla glaonna fóin, agus bhí an t-imeacht beo ar líne!
En: A few clicks, a few phone calls, and the event was live online!
Ga: D'éirigh go hálainn.
En: It turned out beautifully.
Ga: Bhí a n-éireannaigh faoi dhraíocht, trí suas-agus-síos na plandaí, faoi dhomhan na luibheolaíochta.
En: Their viewers were enchanted by the ups and downs of the plants, venturing into the world of botany.
Ga: Bhí gach duine buíoch.
En: Everyone was grateful.
Ga: Bhí athrú iontach ag teacht orthu, d'fhaisg Aoife a misneach as a bheith ag brath ar dhaoine eile agus Cillian a thuismitheoireacht i rannóga nua.
En: A wonderful change was coming over them, as Aoife drew courage from relying on others and Cillian embraced new spheres of leadership.
Ga: Mar a d'athraigh an spéir arís, bhí solas na gréine ag teacht ar ais, ag lonrú ar an ngairdín lush, ag taispeáint go bhféadfadh plandaí agus pobail fás le chéile.
En: As the sky changed once more, sunlight returned to shine on the lush garden, showing that plants and communities could grow together.
Ga: Agus é sin, chuaigh Aoife agus a cairde abhaile le croíthe lán mhaith, idirnaithe agus solas rachmas.
En: And with that, Aoife and her friends went home with hearts full of goodness, intertwined and bright with wealth.
Vocabulary Words:
- blazing: spalpadh
- gathering: bailiú
- worry: buairt
- enthusiastic: díograiseach
- conservation: caomhnaithe
- endangered: i mbaol
- ambition: uaillmhian
- executive: príomhfheidhmeannach
- scrutinized: féach ar mhionsonraí le grinn
- volunteer: deonachóir
- eager: ag iarraidh
- questioned: an cheist acu
- thwart: cur allusions
- project: a ghuth a thabhairt slán
- skeptical: sceptical
- unperturbed: d'fhág nach raibh
- raindrops: titimíní báistí
- fearfully: beagán eagla
- pressured: brú
- courage: misneach
- switch: athrú
- platform: ardán
- enchanted: faoi dhraíocht
- venturing: suas-agus-síos
- lush: lush
- intertwined: idirnaithe
- wealth: solas rachmas
- grateful: buíoch
- sphere: rannóga
- shine: lonrú