FluentFiction - Irish

• Droning Over Moher: Courage, Trust and a Coastal Quest

  Fluent Fiction - Irish: Droning Over Moher: Courage, Trust and a Coastal Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-07-02-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Tá grianghaiscealta na hÉireann oscailte os comhair Chillain agus Shoirse.En: The wonder of grianghaiscealta of Éireann lies open before Cillian and Saoirse.Ga: Tá siad ina seasamh ar chladach Chlocha na Mó móra san samhradh gléineach.En: They are standing on the shore of the great Cliffs of Moher in the bright summer.Ga: Tá an ghaoth láidir, ag séideadh go milseach ó thaobh an Atlantaigh.En: The wind is strong, blowing gently from the Atlantic side.Ga: D’fhéach Cillian síos agus bhraith sé an fonn imníomhach ag éirí na bhroinn.En: Cillian looked down and felt the anxious feeling rising in his gut.Ga: Bhí a fhios aige go raibh tábhacht leis an suirbhé le drón seo don tionscadal taighde aeráide, ach bhí eagla air go dlíthiúil os comhair na haille.En: He knew that this drone survey was important for the climate research project, but he was legally wary at the edge of the cliff.Ga: “Cillian, tá muid réidh,” a dúirt Saoirse, a bhí lán de spreagadh, ag coimeád a drón ar cófraí.En: "Cillian, we're ready," said Saoirse, who was full of enthusiasm, holding her drone by its controls.Ga: Bhí sí an-suaimheas, is léir, agus d’fhéach sí amach ag an duirling mhór le súile lán den spleodar.En: She was very calm, evidently, and looked out at the great beach with eyes full of excitement.Ga: Thóg Cillian an cianrialtán ina lámha.En: Cillian took the remote control in his hands.Ga: Bhí lámha ag croitheadh beagán, ach dhírigh sé ar an tasc.En: His hands were shaking a little, but he focused on the task.Ga: “Seo é.En: "Here it is.Ga: Ní mór dúinn a bheith cúramach,” a dúirt sé, ag iarracht soundáil muiníne.En: We need to be careful," he said, trying to sound confident.Ga: D’ardaigh an drón sa spéir, ag sciorradh os cionn an tséanta.En: The drone rose into the sky, gliding over the cliff.Ga: Bhí sé mealltach faoina sciatháin rubair mar eala ba bheag.En: It was as enticing under its rubber wings as a little swan.Ga: “Tá ann cosúil le míorúilt atá ann, nach bhfuil?En: "It’s like a miracle, isn’t it?"Ga: ” arsa Saoirse agus í ag magadh le Cillian.En: said Saoirse, joking with Cillian.Ga: Bhí súile Chillain dírithe ar an scáileán ach níor scor a chroí beagán ina chliabhrach.En: Cillian's eyes were fixed on the screen, but his heart didn't stop beating a bit inside his chest.Ga: Chonaic sé an gharbhán mór faoi agus uaireanta d’imigh a aird.En: He saw the big rough sea beneath and sometimes his attention would drift.Ga: D’fhéadfaí drón a bheith caillte i soicindí do dhoiligh.En: A drone could be lost in a matter of seconds because of distraction.Ga: Bhí Saoirse ag faire air le barr a súla.En: Saoirse was watching him carefully.Ga: “Cillian, tá an coiste ag barr.En: "Cillian, the committee is on top.Ga: Cuirfidh an ghaoth do drón finnaíbe.En: The wind could throw your drone off its path."Ga: ”Ag an am sin, scuab gust gaoithe na drón níos faide amach ón radharc.En: Just then, a gust of wind swept the drone further out of sight.Ga: Bhí eagla Chillain le breacadh a chroí.En: Cillian's fear was pinching his heart.Ga: Bhí sé díreach in am cinneadh a dhéanamh.En: It was just in time to make a decision.Ga: “An féidir leat é a thógáil, le do thoil?En: "Can you take it, please?"Ga: ” a d’iarr Cillian, ag briseadh suas an bród ina smaointe.En: asked Cillian, breaking up the pride in his thoughts.Ga: Ghabh Saoirse an cianrialtán uaidh go compordach agus léirigh sí scileanna iontacha.En: Saoirse took the remote control from him comfortably and demonstrated remarkable skills.Ga: Thóg sí a drón i dtreonna sábháilte, ag rianú na haille le seasmhacht gan cur isteach.En: She maneuvered the drone into safer directions, carefully tracking the cliff’s edge with unwavering precision.Ga: Faoi dheireadh, bhí an suirbhé críochnaithe le rath.En: In the end, the survey was successfully completed.Ga: Bhí an Cliffs of Moher fós ina nádúr áille, agus anois bhí na sonraí go léir le haghaidh an taighde aeráide a bailíodh go cruinn.En: The Cliffs of Moher were still a natural beauty, and now all the data for the climate research had been collected accurately.Ga: Ag breathnú amach ar an moladh mór, airigh Cillian faoiseamh ollmhór.En: Looking out at the magnificent view, Cillian felt immense relief.Ga: Mhothaigh sé buíochas le Saoirse as a cabhair agus a misneach.En: He was grateful to Saoirse for her help and courage.Ga: Bhí radharc na radhairc ar an Atlantach níos suntasaí, níor mothaíodh a eagla chomh dian anois.En: The view of the Atlantic was more remarkable, his fear didn't feel as intense anymore.Ga: Thuig sé anois an tábhacht a bhí ag obair le chéile agus muinín a bheith aige i gcumas fhoireann.En: He understood then the importance of working together and trusting his team's abilities.Ga: “Táimid ag comhoibriú go maith, nach bhfuil?En: "We work well together, don't we?"Ga: ” a dúirt sé go humhal le Saoirse, a chuir cosaint ar a ghualainn ar a mbealach ar ais ón aill.En: he said humbly to Saoirse, who placed a supportive hand on his shoulder as they made their way back from the cliff.Ga: “Cinnte go deimhin, Cillian,” a d'fhreagair sí leis an bhfliúr fáisce.En: "Certainly, Cillian," she replied with a reassuring smile.Ga: “Is fearr oscailt agus muinín.En: "Openness and trust are best.Ga: Ní mór dúinn muinín a chur lena chéile.En: We must have trust in each other."Ga: ”Bhí siad ag dreapadh an bhóthair ar ais, an scuab de ghaoith glúine fós á dianú orthu.En: They were climbing back up the road, the brushing of the strong breeze still keeping them alert.Ga: Bhí Cliffs of Moher ina scáthchruth siombalaíoch a n-éachta.En: The Cliffs of Moher remained a symbolic silhouette of their accomplishment.Ga: Lá iontach ab ea é, de bhrí nár géill siad le bailiú sonraí agus le foghlaim ar fad.En: It was a wonderful day because they didn't give up on gathering data and learning altogether. Vocabulary Words:wonder: grianghaiscealtashore: cladachwind: ghaothanxious: imníomhachlegally: dlíthiúilenthusiasm: spreagadhcalm: suaimheasremote control: cianrialtánshaking: ag croitheadhenticing: mealltachrubber: rubairswan: ealadistraction: doilighgust: gustfear: eaglacomfortably: go compordachmaneuvered: thógprecision: seasmhachtrelief: faoiseamhmagnificent: moladhcourage: misneachtrust: muinínsupportive: cosaintsilhouette: scáthchruthaccomplishment: éachtabreeze: scuabalert: dianúsymbolic: siombalaíochgathering: bailiúlearning: foghlaim

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• Embracing Strength in Stillness: Niamh's Journey of Patience

  Fluent Fiction - Irish: Embracing Strength in Stillness: Niamh's Journey of Patience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-07-01-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: An samhradh seo bhí teas mór agus an ghrian ag spalpadh anuas orm.En: This summer, there was great heat, and the sun was shining down on me.Ga: Bhí mé, Niamh an t-ainm atá orm, i mo shuí ar an mblaincéid lasmuigh den ospidéal sa coill.En: My name is Niamh, and I was sitting on a blanket outside the hospital in the forest.Ga: Bhí mé ag fanacht le Seamus agus Fiona.En: I was waiting for Seamus and Fiona.Ga: Bhí siad ag teacht chun cuairt a thabhairt orm.En: They were coming to visit me.Ga: Tharla timpiste rothaíochta dom cúpla seachtain ó shin, agus bhí mo chos ag briseadh.En: I had a cycling accident a couple of weeks ago, and my leg was broken.Ga: Ba mhaith liom mo chonair sleibhteoireachta a chríochnú, ach bheadh orm sos a ghlacadh.En: I wanted to complete my hiking trail, but I would have to take a break.Ga: Bhí an Teampall Folaithe gar dúinn, áit draíochtúil atá fite fuaite sa choill.En: The Hidden Temple was near us, a magical place intertwined in the forest.Ga: Cloiseann tú ceol na n-éan agus crann áic is a' suathadh i ngaoth mhín.En: You can hear the birds' music and the trees swaying in the gentle wind.Ga: Amharcann na ruainní seanda chugat le scéalta ón am atá thart.En: The ancient ruins look at you with stories from the past.Ga: Bhí mé ag iarraidh dul ar turas gearr chuig an seoda seo, ach bhí mé scáfar faoi mo chorp fós.En: I wanted to take a short trip to these treasures, but I was still wary about my body.Ga: Bhí Seamus agus Fiona ag teacht isteach tríd na crainn.En: Seamus and Fiona were coming through the trees.Ga: "Niamh, tá muid anseo," arsa Seamus, ag gáire go fonnmhar.En: "Niamh, we are here," said Seamus, laughing eagerly.Ga: Shuigh siad síos liom agus thug na heochracha ar iompar na saoithe dom.En: They sat down with me and handed me the keys on the journey of the wise.Ga: "Caithfidh tú sos a thógáil," a dúirt Fiona léi.En: "You have to take a break," Fiona told me.Ga: Ach ba mhaith le mo chroí dul ar turas eile.En: But my heart longed to go on another journey.Ga: "Táim sásta bheith anseo, ach ní féidir liom fanacht," d'fhreagair mé de gheit.En: "I am happy to be here, but I can't stay," I replied suddenly.Ga: "Teastaíonn uaim dul ar shiúlóid beag.En: "I want to go for a little walk."Ga: "D'fhéach Fiona orm le súil ró-mhór uirthi, "Ach, Niamh, caithfidh tú fanacht suaimhneach.En: Fiona looked at me with a concerned eye, "But, Niamh, you have to stay calm.Ga: Tá seans ann go mbeidh an gortú níos measa má bhrúann tú féin róghairid.En: There's a chance that the injury could get worse if you push yourself too hard."Ga: "Ah, níor ba mhaith liom éisteacht leo.En: Ah, I didn't want to listen to them.Ga: Bhí an dúil ag éirí soir sór.En: The desire was rising inside me.Ga: Ach bhí rud éigin tuisceanach faoi ghnás Fiona a chuir ag smaoineamh mé.En: But there was something understanding about Fiona's demeanor that made me think.Ga: Cén míbhuntáiste ea an foighne?En: What is the disadvantage of patience?Ga: Níor tháinig deireadh leis an tslí ar cathtair.En: The path didn't end in haste.Ga: In ionad, bhain mé tuiscint as an suaimhneas a bhí istigh sa choill faoin Teampall Folaithe.En: Instead, I gained understanding from the peace that lay in the forest around the Hidden Temple.Ga: Bhí rud éigin in ionam ag athrú le glór na n-éan.En: There was something changing within me with the sound of the birds.Ga: Bhí orm glacadh le mo laigí agus meas a bheith agam ar an bhfoighne agus ar an síocháin.En: I had to accept my weaknesses and appreciate patience and peace.Ga: Ag deireadh an lae, nuair a bhí an ghrian ag dul faoi agus na laindéir ag casadh ar imeall na coille, thóg mé an cinneadh ceart.En: At the end of the day, when the sun was setting and the lanterns were turning on at the edge of the forest, I made the right decision.Ga: D’fhan mé leis na cairde is lig don am súilíneach thart orainn a bheith mar bhealach teagaisc.En: I stayed with my friends and let the sparkling time around us be a way of teaching.Ga: D'fhoghlaim mé rud ùr fúm féin: tá an neart i mo laige, agus tá an réiteach sa réiteach féin.En: I learned something new about myself: there is strength in my weakness, and the solution is in the resolution itself.Ga: D’fhoghlaim mé a bheith foighneach agus geanúil arís.En: I learned to be patient and loving again. Vocabulary Words:heat: teasshining: spalpadhblanket: blaincéidforest: coillcycling: rothaíochtabroken: bristehiking: sleibhteoireachtaintertwined: fite fuaitegentle: mínruins: ruainníwary: scáfareagerly: fonnmharjourney: turasconcerned: ró-mhórdemeanor: gnáspatience: foighnedisadvantage: míbhuntáistehaste: cathtairpeace: síocháinlanterns: laindéirsparkling: súilíneachresolution: réiteachaccept: glacadhappreciate: measweaknesses: laigístrength: neartsolution: réiteachend: deireadhunderstanding: tuiscintchanging: athrú

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• From Small Acts to Big Impacts: Ciara's Climactic Moment

  Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Small Acts to Big Impacts: Ciara's Climactic Moment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-06-30-22-34-01-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí solas geal an tsamhraidh ag taitneamh go hard thar Aillte an Mhothair, ag tabhairt barróga gréine don lucht bailithe ón gcian agus ón gcóin.En: The bright summer light was shining high above the Aillte an Mhothair, embracing the gathering crowd from near and far with sunshine.Ga: Ba mhór an teacht le chéile é seo, lán le daoine a bhí paiseanta faoi athrú aeráide agus an comhshaol a chosaint.En: This was a significant assembly, full of people passionate about climate change and protecting the environment.Ga: I measc na muintire seo, a sheas Ciara, ag mothú dóchasach agus imeaglach in éineacht.En: Among these people stood Ciara, feeling both hopeful and a bit apprehensive at the same time.Ga: Bhí Ciara ina haicsíneach don timpeallacht, agus bhí a croí dírithe ar réitigh a aimsiú.En: Ciara was an activist for the environment, with her heart set on finding solutions.Ga: Ach nuair a sheas sí thall ag breathnú ar na sluaite ag comhráí agus ag miongháire, mhothaigh sí beag.En: But as she stood looking at the crowds chatting and smiling, she felt small.Ga: Bhí an brú chun daoine faoi leith a lorg agus líonraí a thógáil uirthi.En: The pressure to seek out particular people and build networks weighed on her.Ga: Go tobann, agus í fós ag breathnú thart, thit Liam síos i lár an tslua, buailte ag an teas ag dul ó ghlúin.En: Suddenly, while she was still looking around, Liam collapsed in the middle of the crowd, struck by the heat of the afternoon.Ga: Bhí mearbhall orm.En: There was confusion.Ga: Rith go leor daoine chuige, ach thuig Ciara láithreach cad a bhí le déanamh aici.En: Many people ran to him, but Ciara immediately knew what she needed to do.Ga: Bhí cursa arirthinte faighte aici roimhe seo.En: She had received first aid training before.Ga: Ghlúais Ciara chuig an áit a raibh Liam ina luí ar an talamh te.En: Ciara moved over to where Liam lay on the hot ground.Ga: "Tá mé ag cabhrú leat," ar siad go ciúin.En: "I’m going to help you," she said quietly.Ga: Rinne sí é a chothú agus d'éirigh leis a chuid aigne a fháil ar ais.En: She supported him and managed to help him regain his awareness.Ga: Bhí Aoife in aice láimhe ag breathnú ar an radharc, bean a bhí ag súil go mór le caint ag an gcruinniú mullaigh.En: Nearby was Aoife, eagerly anticipating a speech at the summit.Ga: Rinne sé tús áite do Ciara láithreach.En: She immediately prioritized Ciara for her actions.Ga: An t-am i bhfad ó shin, níor mheas Ciara go raibh sí in ann titim amach sa chomhshaol seo, ach seo í, ag cabhrú le duine.En: A long time ago, Ciara didn't think she could make a mark in this sphere, but here she was, helping someone.Ga: "Tá ádh agam tú a bheith anseo," a dúirt Aoife, tar éis Ciara a mholadh os comhair an tsoláthair mhóir.En: "I’m lucky to have you here," said Aoife, having praised Ciara in front of the large gathering.Ga: Thug an ghníomh cineálta seo criú súl Chiarraíonn don lucht freastail eile.En: This kind act drew Ciara's attention to others in attendance as well.Ga: D'fhill Aoife ar a labhairt tar éis na heachtra, ag gabháil buíochais le Ciara go poiblí.En: After the incident, Aoife returned to her speech, publicly thanking Ciara.Ga: Ní raibh Ciara ag súil leis, ach bhí an cruthaíochas agus an humhalacht aige tar éis a bhealach a dhéanamh isteach i dóirse a shamhlaigh sí a oscailt.En: Ciara hadn’t expected it, but her creativity and humility had found their way through doors she had only imagined opening.Ga: Ba rud beag difriúil é a mheas go mbeadh an aidhm a bhí aici a bhaint amach trí ghníomh cneasta amháin, ach bhí sí tuisceanach go raibh an nasc is tábhachtaí a bhí déanta aici le Aoife.En: It seemed a bit different to think that her goal would be achieved through a single kind act, but she was aware that the most important connection she made was with Aoife.Ga: D'fhéach Aoife ar Ciara le suim nua, ag moladh go bhféadfadh siad aitheantas níos mó a thabhairt don tionscnamh chomhshaoil a bhí ar a croí ó thús.En: Aoife looked at Ciara with new interest, suggesting they could bring more recognition to the environmental initiative that had been close to her heart from the start.Ga: Bhí léasadh sa spéir ag an am seo i bhfad, agus amhail is dá mba gealltanas é don todhchaí, d'fhág siad go léir an cruinniú mullaigh, solas deise cultúrtha i dtreo an todhchaí, á chothú.En: By this time, the sky was clearing, and as if it were a promise for the future, they all left the summit, nurturing a cultural light toward the future. Vocabulary Words:emerging: ag teacht chun cinnembracing: ag tabhairt barrógaapprehensive: imeaglachactivist: aicsíneachnetworks: líonraícollapsed: thit síosstruck: buailteconfusion: mearbhallaid: cabhaireagerly: go móranticipating: ag súil leprioritized: tús áitehumility: umhlaíochtcreativity: cruthaíochtimagined: samhlaighachieved: bainte amachaware: tuisceanachsphere: réimseinitiative: tionscnamhrecognition: aitheantasnurturing: á chothúpromises: gealltanaissunshine: gréinenvironment: comhshaolpassionate: paiseantasolutions: réitighcrowds: sluaiteawareness: aignegathering: teacht le chéilesignificant: mór

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• Turning Annual Reviews into Opportunity: Niall's Journey

  Fluent Fiction - Irish: Turning Annual Reviews into Opportunity: Niall's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí an lá te agus spéir gheal gorm ag clúdach Bhaile Átha Cliath.En: It was a hot day and a bright blue sky covered Baile Átha Cliath.Ga: Thaitin an ghrian leis na fuinneoga móra a raibh radharc álainn acu ar an Life.En: The sun shone on the large windows that had a beautiful view of the Life.Ga: Bhí oifig chorparáideach lán le torann clicéad na méarchlár agus giotaí gáire ó na hoifigigh.En: The corporate office was filled with the clicking noise of keyboards and bursts of laughter from the officers.Ga: Bhí lucht oibre gnóthach sna cuideachta agus bhí a lá bliantúil ar fáil – Lá Athbhreithnithe Feidhmíochta Bliantúil.En: The workforce was busy in the company and their annual day was upon them – the Annual Performance Review Day.Ga: Bhí Niall, anailísí sóisearach, ag mothú imníoch.En: Niall, a junior analyst, was feeling anxious.Ga: Bhí sé ag siúl idir na lineálacha deasc, ag teacht go mall go dtí oifig Siobhán.En: He was walking between the rows of desks, slowly approaching Siobhán's office.Ga: Bhí sé diongbháilte faoi a léiriú maith a fháil chun ardú céime a bhaint amach.En: He was determined to make a good impression to achieve a promotion.Ga: Ba é an chéim an chéad chéim i dtreo a spriocanna móra.En: It was the first step toward his big goals.Ga: Tháinig Aisling, a chomrádaí oibre, chuige agus le meangadh, dúirt sí, "Ná bí buartha, Niall.En: Aisling, his coworker, came up to him and with a smile said, "Don't worry, Niall.Ga: Tá tú ag déanamh rudaí iontacha.En: You're doing great things.Ga: Déanfaidh tú go breá.En: You'll do just fine."Ga: " Thug a focail misneach dó.En: Her words gave him courage.Ga: Bhí cairdeas láidir eatarthu, agus bhí a tacaíocht fíor-thábhachtach ar an lá mór seo.En: They had a strong friendship, and her support was truly important on this big day.Ga: Chinn Niall ar labhairt le Siobhán roimh a am coinne.En: Niall decided to speak with Siobhán before his appointment.Ga: Chuir sé an cnaipe ar doras Siobhán agus chuala sé a glór a bhíodh cairdiúil ach dáiríre.En: He pressed the button on Siobhán's door and heard her voice, which was friendly yet serious.Ga: "Dia duit, Niall," a dúirt sí, agus í ina suí taobh thiar de bhord glan, úr.En: "Hello, Niall," she said, sitting behind a clean, fresh desk.Ga: "Suigh síos, más é do thoil é.En: "Please have a seat."Ga: ""Maidin mhaith, Siobhán," a dúirt sé, ag suí le néareagla.En: "Good morning, Siobhán," he said, sitting down nervously.Ga: "Tá cúpla rud agam le plé sula mbímid ag dul go dtí an t-athbhreithniú.En: "I have a few things to discuss before we get into the review."Ga: "Bhí amhráin sléibhe i nguth Siobhán nuair a d'éist sí leis.En: There was a bell-like tone in Siobhán's voice as she listened to him.Ga: Labhair Niall faoina tionscadal is déanaí.En: Niall talked about his latest project.Ga: Bhí fadhbanna ceaptha leis an tionscadal sin agus ba bheag nach raibh eagla air go mbeadh tionchar aige seo ar a athbhreithniú.En: There had been issues with that project, and he was afraid it might affect his review.Ga: Bhí fiosracht i súile Siobhán.En: Curiosity was in Siobhán's eyes.Ga: "Go raibh maith agat as teacht chugam le d'imní," a dúirt sí go múinte.En: "Thank you for coming to me with your concerns," she said politely.Ga: "Tá sin tábhachtach.En: "That's important."Ga: "D'imigh an t-am go tapa agus tháinig an t-am le haghaidh a athbhreithnithe oifigiúil.En: Time moved swiftly and the moment for his official review arrived.Ga: D'fhéach Siobhán trína nótaí, solas bog ag titim isteach trí fhuinneog an oifig, agus thosaigh sí:"Tá a fhios agam gur tharla fadhbanna sa tionscadal, ach freisin táim thar a bheith tógtha leis an dóigh ar éirigh leat comhghleacaithe a bhaint amach agus feabhas a chur ar do neart.En: Siobhán looked through her notes, with soft light falling through the office window, and began: "I know there were problems with the project, but I am also very impressed with how you reached out to colleagues and improved your strengths."Ga: "B'é an pointe a bhí Siobhán ag iarraidh a churtras chun cinn an tógadh Niall ionas nach raibh fonn fada air.En: The point Siobhán wanted to convey was that Niall was encouraged so he did not remain disheartened for long.Ga: Tháinig an fhírinne in iúl go raibh Siobhán ag aontú nach bhfuil na hearráidí mar fhíorfhadhb ach mar dheis foghlama.En: The truth came out that Siobhán agreed the errors weren't real issues but rather learning opportunities.Ga: Ar deireadh, tar éis na seisiún, ghlac Niall sos éadrom.En: In the end, after the sessions, Niall took a light breath.Ga: Cé nár bhfuair sé an t-ardú céime an lá sin, bhí plean soiléir aige don todhchaí.En: Even though he didn't get the promotion that day, he had a clear plan for the future.Ga: Bhuail sé leis féin go raibh an aghaidh déanta aige ar an dúshlán.En: He felt accomplished that he had faced the challenge.Ga: Idir an oifig, bhí an saol níos grianmhaire, ní amháin toisc go raibh an tsamhraidh ann, ach toisc go raibh a fhios aige go raibh sé ar an mbealach ceart.En: Around the office, the world seemed brighter, not only because it was summer, but because he knew he was on the right path.Ga: Bhí an daille idirdhealaithe á cheiliúradh anois mar dheis le haghaidh fáis.En: The challenge once seen as an obstacle was now celebrated as a growth opportunity.Ga: Mhothaigh Niall muiníneach as a chuid scileanna agus thuig sé an luach a bhí ag dul i ngleic le dúshláin go díreach.En: Niall felt confident in his skills and understood the value of confronting challenges directly.Ga: Bhí sé céim níos gaire d’ait a bhí leagtha amach aige do féin.En: He was one step closer to the place he had set out for himself. Vocabulary Words:corporate: chorparáideachkeyboard: méarchlárperformance: feidhmíochtaanxious: imníochdesks: deascdetermined: diongbháiltepromotion: ardú céimefriendship: cairdeasappointment: coinnenervously: néareaglaprojects: tionscadalconcerns: imnípolitely: múinteimpressed: tógthacolleagues: comhghleacaitheopportunity: deisachieved: baint amachchallenge: dúshlánskills: scileannaconfronting: dul i ngleicclear: soiléirswiftly: go tapaobstacles: daillecuriosity: fiosrachtlearning: foghlamaencouraged: tógadhsession: seisiúnaccomplished: bhuail sé leisconvey: curtrasreal: fíor

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• Ambition and Connection: A Café Dream in Cathair na Gaillimhe

  Fluent Fiction - Irish: Ambition and Connection: A Café Dream in Cathair na Gaillimhe Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-01-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí maidin ghrianmhar álainn i gCathair na Gaillimhe.En: It was a beautiful sunny morning in Cathair na Gaillimhe.Ga: Bhí an chathair beo.En: The city was alive.Ga: Bhí caifé beag compórdach ar thaobh na sráide, ag stracadh os cionn na bhfagóidí agus na ndaoine a shleamhnaigh thart.En: There was a small, cozy café on the side of the street, overlooking the passersby and the people slipping by.Ga: Chuir fuinneoga móra isteach an ghrian an samhradh, ag soilsiú na dtáblaí adhmaid agus na saothar ealaíne ildaite ar na ballaí.En: The large windows let in the summer sun, illuminating the wooden tables and the colorful artworks on the walls.Ga: Bhí Aisling ag obair sa chaifé seo.En: Aisling was working in this café.Ga: Bhí sí díograiseach agus bhí aisling aici lá amháin a bheith ina húinéir ar a caifé féin.En: She was diligent and dreamed of one day owning a café of her own.Ga: Bhí Eoin ag obair ann chomh maith, ach bhí dearcadh eile aige.En: Eoin also worked there, but he had a different outlook.Ga: Ba bhreá leis a chuid ama saor, seachas bogadh suas sa saol oibre.En: He loved his free time rather than moving up in the work world.Ga: Bhí Aisling ag iarraidh a thaispeáint don úinéir caifé go bhféadfadh sí a bheith i gceannas.En: Aisling wanted to show the café owner that she could be in charge.Ga: Bheadh an post bainistíochta nua ar fáil go luath.En: A new management position would soon be available.Ga: Bhí Eoin, lena nádúr suaimhneach, ina chúis le distractions.En: Eoin, with his laid-back nature, was a source of distractions.Ga: Rinne sé gáire agus scéalta le custaiméirí agus bhí go leor ama saor acu beirt.En: He would laugh and tell stories with the customers, and they both had plenty of free time.Ga: Lá amháin, nuair a bhí an chaifé ciúin tar éis na maidine, chuir Aisling chun cinn go gcodlóidh sí cúpla uair an chloig sa chaifé chun smaointe nua a fhorbairt chun é a chur chun cinn.En: One day, when the café was quiet after the morning rush, Aisling set out to spend a few more hours in the café to develop new ideas to promote it.Ga: Bhí Eoin ag iarraidh í a mhealladh chun dul chuig trá, ach d’fhan sí tiomanta dá spriocanna.En: Eoin tried to entice her to go to the beach, but she remained committed to her goals.Ga: Tháinig na smaointe, rudaí beaga cosúil le cóisirí ceoil bheaga agus roghchláir an lae.En: The ideas came, small things like little music parties and daily menus.Ga: Bhí sceitimíní ar úinéir an chaifé nuair a chonaic sé a dotháin.En: The café owner was excited when he saw her efforts.Ga: Fógraíodh go mbeadh post bainistíochta ar fáil, agus cheistigh sé Aisling láithreach.En: It was announced that a management position would be available, and he interviewed Aisling immediately.Ga: Bhí Aisling bródúil agus glacadh léi mar bhainisteoir.En: Aisling was proud and was accepted as the manager.Ga: Bhí sí sásta, ní amháin as an t-airgead breise ach as a aisling a bheith níos gaire.En: She was happy, not only for the extra money but because her dream was closer.Ga: Ag an am céanna, d'fhán Eoin ina ról mar fhreastalaí, ag tacú léi sa charthanacht a bhí eatarthu.En: At the same time, Eoin stayed in his role as a server, supporting her in their shared kindness.Ga: Thuig sé luach an chaidrimh agus tiomantais níos fearr.En: He understood the value of relationships and commitment better.Ga: Chuaigh a gcuid bealaí difriúla in éineacht le chéile, amhail na gréine mar scáil ar an gcathair.En: Their different paths came together, like the sun casting a shadow over the city.Ga: Fuair siad teacht ar na rudaí a bhí tábhachtach dóibh.En: They both found what was important to them.Ga: D'fhoghlaim Aisling cothromaíocht idir uaillmhian agus nascanna.En: Aisling learned the balance between ambition and connections.Ga: Aithin Eoin luach an tiomantais, agus thacaigh sé le brionglóid Aisling.En: Eoin recognized the value of commitment and supported Aisling's dream.Ga: Agus mar sin, faoin ngrian samhraidh, fanann an chaifé i gcónaí agus faigheann na daoine meas ar an bhfianaise go bhfuil pianta ag an dea-chara.En: And so, under the summer sun, the café always remains, and the people appreciate the testament to the challenges faced by a good friend. Vocabulary Words:cozy: compórdachpassersby: fagóidíilluminating: ag soilsiúdiligent: díograiseachoutlook: dearcadhdistract: distractionsentice: mhealladhpromote: chur chun cinnsmall: beagaannounce: Fógraíodhinterviewed: cheistighcommitment: tiomantasbalance: cothromaíochtconnections: nascannaownership: húinéirquiet: ciúindevelop: a fhorbairtdream: brionglóidtestament: fhianaiseshadow: scáilfree time: a gcuid ama saormanager: bainisteoirsupporting: ag tacúgoals: spriocannavalue: luachproud: bródúilexcited: sceitimínírelationships: caidrimhambition: uaillmhianappreciate: meas

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