Fluent Fiction - Irish: Stumble to Sunset: Friendship Journey at Giant's Causeway
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Lá brothallach sa samhradh a bhí ann.
En: It was a sultry summer day.

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go geal os cionn Giant's Causeway i dTuaisceart Éireann.
En: The sun was shining brightly above Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland.

Ga: Bhí Aisling lán le háthas mar bhí sí beartaithe an radharc iontach seo a fheiceáil ina iomláine roimh theacht na hoíche.
En: Aisling was full of joy as she planned to see this amazing site in its entirety before nightfall.

Ga: Bhí an áit lán de cholúin heicseagánach basalt a bhí ag síneadh isteach san fharraige glé.
En: The place was full of hexagonal basalt columns stretching out into the clear sea.

Ga: Bhí sí ag siúl go tapa ar na cosáin cloiche, cruthaithe ag nádúr féin.
En: She was walking quickly along the stone paths, created by nature itself.

Ga: Ach, go tobann, chuir sí a cos ar phéac beag agus làr cheart thit.
En: But suddenly, she stepped on a small pebble and fell squarely to the ground.

Ga: "Ó, mo chruth!
En: "Oh, my goodness!"

Ga: " Exclaimed sí, ciceáil go géar i pian.
En: she exclaimed, kicking sharply in pain.

Ga: D'éirigh a cos go trom agus mhothaigh an pian ag éirí níos measa.
En: Her foot became very heavy, and she felt the pain growing worse.

Ga: Ach bhí Aisling an-diongbháilte.
En: But Aisling was very determined.

Ga: Ní raibh sí ag iarraidh ligean ar chlé go dhuine ar bith é bualadh amach í.
En: She didn't want to let anyone see her fall behind.

Ga: Choinnigh sí ag bogadh, ag súil go maolóidh an pian.
En: She kept moving, hoping the pain would subside.

Ga: Ag an bpointe seo, chonaic Eamon agus Sean í ón taobh eile den chosán.
En: At this point, Eamon and Sean saw her from across the path.

Ga: Sheas siad ar feadh nóiméad, ag faire ar a staid.
En: They stood for a moment, observing her situation.

Ga: Bhí an bheirt acu ar laethanta saoire agus bhí an-suim acu freagracht a ghlacadh rith Giant's Causeway freisin.
En: Both were on vacation and were very interested in taking a run through Giant's Causeway too.

Ga: "An bhfuil tú i gceart?
En: "Are you alright?"

Ga: " d'fhiafraigh Eamon go mífhollasach, tar éis dul chucu go cúramach.
En: asked Eamon uncertainly, after carefully approaching them.

Ga: D'fhéach Aisling suas, leathbhealach idir áthas agus eagla go mbeadh sí in éadan cineáltas.
En: Aisling looked up, halfway between joy and fear of facing kindness.

Ga: "Tá an pian áibhéalach, ach tá mé go maith," a dúirt sí, ag iarraidh a bheith láidir.
En: "The pain is severe, but I'm okay," she said, trying to be strong.

Ga: "Féach, más mian leat, is féidir linn cabhrú leat," a dúirt Sean, léiriú a bheith paiteanta.
En: "Look, if you want, we can help you," said Sean, his expression obvious.

Ga: "Tá bealach fada fós le dul.
En: "There's still a long way to go."

Ga: "Bhí Aisling ar tí diúltú, ach nuair a bhraith gur thit an gaoth óna cosa, d'éirigh sí réidh chun a n-asal a fháil.
En: Aisling was about to refuse, but when she felt the wind knocked out of her sails, she was ready to accept their offer.

Ga: "Ceart go leor, seo an plean," arsa Aisling faoi dheireadh, ag ligean do na dearbhaiscí neamhspleáchta cúlú fad is a ghlac sí leis an dtacaíocht.
En: "Okay, here's the plan," said Aisling finally, letting her independent declarations fade while accepting the support.

Ga: Le chéile, chuir siad é amach.
En: Together, they set off.

Ga: Choinnigh Sean lámh Aisling go daingean, cabhrú léi aon chéim deacair a thógáil.
En: Sean held Aisling's hand tightly, helping her take any difficult steps.

Ga: Thug Eamon an mála tarraingthe.
En: Eamon carried the dragged bag.

Ga: D'éirigh leo go críochnúil, ag caint agus ag gáire, ag déanamh cinnte go mbeadh turas Aisling níos taitneamhaí agus níos compordaí.
En: They succeeded completely, talking and laughing, ensuring Aisling's journey was more enjoyable and comfortable.

Ga: Faoi dheireadh, shroich siad deifreint, dearcadh a bhí fiúntach.
En: Eventually, they reached a point worth the effort.

Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag dul síos go híor.
En: The sun was setting beautifully.

Ga: Bhí an radharc álainn.
En: The view was stunning.

Ga: D'iompaigh Aisling go Eamon agus Sean, a raibh ag gairm ghrúdaigh a bhí sábháilte.
En: Aisling turned to Eamon and Sean, who had provided safe company.

Ga: Bhí sí in ann a ghrásta a nochtadh.
En: She was able to express her gratitude.

Ga: "Go raibh míle maith agaibh as an gcabhair," a dúirt Aisling go humhal.
En: "Thank you so much for the help," said Aisling humbly.

Ga: "Ní bheadh sé indéanta gan sibh.
En: "It wouldn't have been possible without you."

Ga: "Níos mó ná sin, d'fhoghlaim sí go bhfuil i bhfóil néal a dhéanamh go haon uaireanta.
En: More than that, she learned that asking for help is worthwhile sometimes.

Ga: Le tamall tar éis dóibh, bhí an turas completed acu.
En: After a while, their journey was completed.

Ga: Bhí Aisling an-bhuíoch agus bhí tuiscint nua aici ar thábhacht cairdeas agus tacaíochta.
En: Aisling was very grateful and had a new understanding of the importance of friendship and support.

Ga: Agus í eagar i lár an chosáin, gháire sí go raibh a fhios aici go dtiocfaidh sí an áit seo arís - le nó gan cabhair!
En: Standing in the middle of the path, she smiled, knowing she would return to this place again— with or without help!


Vocabulary Words:

• sultry: brothallach
• entirety: iomláine
• hexagonal: heicseagánach
• basalt: basalt
• pebble: péac beag
• exclaimed: Exclaimed
• determined: diongbháilte
• subside: maolóidh
• observing: faire
• uncertainly: mífhollasach
• severe: áibhéalach
• obvious: paiteanta
• refuse: diúltú
• dragged: tarraingthe
• ensuring: déanamh cinnte
• stunning: álainn
• gratitude: grásta
• humbly: humhal
• worthwhile: i bhfóil néal
• completed: completed
• support: tacaíochta
• midst: eagar
• path: cosáin
• independent: neamhspleáchta
• approaching: dul chucu
• approach: mian
• declinations: dearbhaiscí
• safe: sábháilte
• beauty: gleoite
• effort: deifreint