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Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Clarity in the Storm: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience
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Ga: Ní raibh aon rud níos áille ná radharc na gCurrach Mór os cionn an Atlantaigh.
En: There was nothing more beautiful than the view of na gCurrach Mór above the Atlantic Ocean.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ina seasamh ag imeall na haillte, ag breathnú amach ar an bhfarraige mhór a bhí ag brú isteach i gcoinne na gcarraigeacha le fórsa.
En: Niamh stood at the edge of the cliffs, looking out at the vast sea pressing against the rocks with force.

Ga: Bhí an speir liath, trom le scamall, ag mealladh an sneachta síos i mbrat mín.
En: The sky, gray and heavy with clouds, was drawing the snow down in a gentle sheet.

Ga: Bhí Síle sa bhrón le déanaí.
En: Síle was feeling sad recently.

Ga: Tar éis blianta de sheasmhacht, bhí bealach saoil iontach diana tar éis titim uirthi.
En: After years of perseverance, a very demanding life path had befallen her.

Ga: Agus anois, ar Lá Fhéile Bríde, bhí sé in am athbhreithníonn a lorg agus imeachtaí úra cairdiúla a cheiliúradh.
En: And now, on Lá Fhéile Bríde, it was time to reassess her steps and celebrate new friendly events.

Ga: Le haer láidir gaofar ag séideadh a cuid gruaige ina bun, bhí spéis aici fanacht socair.
En: With a strong, windy breeze blowing her hair into a bun, she was interested in staying calm.

Ga: Tháinig Sáirse agus Cillian aníos ón gcúl.
En: Sáirse and Cillian came up from behind.

Ga: Bhí Saoirse, le miongháire geal, i gcónaí í ag tabhairt tacaíochta agus diongbháilteacht.
En: Saoirse, with a bright smile, always provided support and determination.

Ga: Bhí Cillian fós chomh carismatach is a bhí sé i gcónaí, ach bhí rud éigin neamhchinnte ina shúile.
En: Cillian was as charismatic as ever, but there was something uncertain in his eyes.

Ga: “Tá aimsir ainmhianach aniar,” a dúirt Cillian, an ghaoth ag tarraingt ar a ghutha.
En: “The weather is ferocious from the west,” said Cillian, his voice carried by the wind.

Ga: “Ach ní féidir liom a chreidiúint gur tháinig muid anseo ar ais.”
En: “But I can’t believe we came back here again.”

Ga: “Is maith liom an áit seo,” a dúirt Saoirse go ciúin.
En: “I like this place,” Saoirse said quietly.

Ga: “Tugann sé neart.”
En: “It gives strength.”

Ga: Bhí an stoirm ag druidim níos cóngaraí, a ghaoth ag fás níos fiáine agus báisteach ag titim níos tréan.
En: The storm was drawing closer, its wind growing wilder, and the rain falling more heavily.

Ga: Agus, ag an nóiméad sin, thárla sé.
En: And, at that moment, it happened.

Ga: Gabh a bhforas, chas an stoirm le lán-ghníomhaíocht.
En: Bracing themselves, the storm turned with full force.

Ga: Bhí an triúr acu báite i gceo fuar.
En: The three of them were engulfed in a cold mist.

Ga: Chuir an fhírinne faoin a gcaidreamh faoi bhláth sa scéal corraitheach seo.
En: The truth about their relationship blossomed in this thrilling story.

Ga: Rinne Niamh go crua é, ag iarraidh a bheith neamhspleách ach éirigh leis féin a admháil.
En: Niamh struggled hard, trying to be independent but succeeding in admitting it herself.

Ga: Ag an uair seo, rinne sí cinneadh tábhachtach.
En: At this time, she made an important decision.

Ga: Rinne sí cinneadh glacadh lena sáith.
En: She decided to accept her share.

Ga: Ní raibh iontu ach na daoine ab ansin.
En: They were just the people who were there.

Ga: “Inseoidh mé rud éigin daoibh,” a dúirt sí leis an dóchas aingeal.
En: “I'll tell you something,” she said with an angelic hope.

Ga: “Tá mearbhall orm, ní haon rud cinnte sa saol seo domsa anois.”
En: “I’m confused, nothing is certain in this life for me now.”

Ga: "Bhuel, tá muid anseo duit," a d’fhreagair said, a lámha ag dul i ngar dá chéile.
En: "Well, we’re here for you," they replied, their hands drawing closer together.

Ga: Nuair a thit an stoirm, bhí siad fós ansin, lán le gáire.
En: When the storm passed, they were still there, full of laughter.

Ga: D’athraigh an spéir thar a bheith mall.
En: The sky changed very slowly.

Ga: Tháinig solas ón ngrian a chlaochlú an méid gorm.
En: A light came from the sun that transformed what was blue.

Ga: Le chéile, d'éirigh an triúr acu isteach sa solas, iad níos gaire, agus d'fhág an t-aimsir d'fhána gach daoine trasna na haille níos sábháilte.
En: Together, the three of them stepped into the light, closer together, and left the weather of hardship behind, keeping everyone across the cliff safer.

Ga: Ní raibh an saol casta, ach bhí sé faoi péire súl níos soiléire.
En: Life wasn’t complicated, but it was clearer through their eyes.

Ga: Bhí Niamh sásta glacadh lena saol mar a bhí sé, lena chairdeodh mar a d'éirigh léi.
En: Niamh was happy to accept her life as it was, with her friendship as it had become.

Ga: Bhí an lá ina dhiaidh sin, d'fhan si in áit níos láidre agus níos naofa ina croí.
En: The day after that, she remained in a stronger and holier place in her heart.

Vocabulary Words:
beautiful: áille
view: radharc
cliffs: aillte
vast: mór
perseverance: seasmhacht
reassess: athbhreithníonn
steps: lorg
celebrate: ceiliúradh
breeze: aer gaofar
calm: socair
charismatic: carismatach
uncertain: neamhchinnte
ferocious: ainmhianach
support: tacaíochta
determination: diongbháilteacht
storm: stoirm
engulfed: báite
mist: ceo
thrilling: corraitheach
independent: neamhspleách
accept: glacadh
angelic: aingeal
confused: mearbhall
laughter: gáire
transformed: chlaochlú
hardship: fhána
complicated: casta
clearer: soiléire
friendship: chairdeodh
holier: naofa

Fluent Fiction - Irish: The Hidden Treasures of an Teampall Folaithe
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Ga: Bhí brat bán sneachta ag clúdach an foraoise ársa agus ceo éadrom ag síorchruthú scáilta idir na crainn ar maidin fuar gheimhridh.
En: A white blanket of snow was covering the ancient forest, and a light mist was constantly creating shadows between the trees on a cold winter morning.

Ga: I lár na mistéire seo bhí an Teampall Folaithe, féin tránna ag am agus lán de rudaí a thagann ón stair.
En: In the middle of this mystery was an Teampall Folaithe, worn by time and full of things that come from history.

Ga: Chuaigh Niamh, Ciaran agus Fiona ann chun bronntanas speisialta a lorg.
En: Niamh, Ciaran, and Fiona went there to seek out a special gift.

Ga: Bhí Lá Fhéile Vailintín ag druidim leo go tapa, agus bhí Niamh ag iarraidh rud uathúil a aimsiú don duine speisialta ina saol.
En: Lá Fhéile Vailintín was fast approaching, and Niamh was eager to find something unique for the special person in her life.

Ga: "An féidir linn teacht ar rud eisceachtúil?
En: "Can we find something exceptional?"

Ga: " arsa Ciaran, a bhí lán de mhianta eachtraíochta, ag siúl taobh le Niamh.
En: said Ciaran, who was full of adventurous desires, walking beside Niamh.

Ga: Bhí a fhios acu beirt go mbeadh a bhfadhb réitithe ag Fiona, siopaíropor áitiúil agus staraí oilte.
En: Both knew their problem would be solved by Fiona, a local shopkeeper and skilled historian.

Ga: Bhí pearsantacht geal, ceanúil aici agus bhí a fhios aici gach rud faoi na séadchomharthaí a bhí sa Teampall Folaithe.
En: She had a bright, loving personality and knew everything about the monuments in an Teampall Folaithe.

Ga: "Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil rud speisialta anseo daoibh," a dúirt Fiona, ag siúl síos cúinne de chorraíl shéimhe.
En: "I know there's something special here for you," said Fiona, walking down a corner of gentle curiosity.

Ga: "Féach ar an áit seo, seomra lán d'earraí a raibh baint stairiúil ag roinnt lena chéile.
En: "Look at this place, a room full of items that had historical connections."

Ga: "Bhí súile Niamh ag lonradh agus í ag déanamh staidéir ar na seoda.
En: Niamh's eyes were shining as she studied the treasures.

Ga: Ach bhí an oiread sin roghanna ann, gur mhothaigh sí beagán caillte.
En: But there were so many options that she felt a bit lost.

Ga: Dhruid Ciaran léi agus chuir sé lámh croíúil ar a gualainn.
En: Ciaran moved to her side and placed a hearty hand on her shoulder.

Ga: "Déanann intuition Fiona riamh bréag," a dúirt sé.
En: "Fiona's intuition never lies," he said.

Ga: Le go leor muiníne ina chroí, chinn Niamh glacadh le comhairle Fiona.
En: With great confidence in her heart, Niamh decided to take Fiona's advice.

Ga: Shoiléirigh Fiona uirthi arteafact beag a raibh rún folaithe taobh istigh.
En: Fiona pointed out to her a small artifact with a hidden secret inside.

Ga: Le breathnú níos géire orthu, chonaic Niamh liathróid chomhdaitheach a bhí faoin gcaoin.
En: Upon closer inspection, Niamh saw a composite orb under the cover.

Ga: Nuair a chuir sí lámh chuici, bhain léi mothúchán as an saol.
En: When she reached for it, she felt an emotion out of this world.

Ga: Bhíodh an liathróid seo mar chuid d'eachtra a roinn sí léi agus lena cuid grámhar nach roinn mórán eile.
En: This orb was part of an adventure she shared with her loved one that not many others knew about.

Ga: Líon a croí le huaigneas milis.
En: Her heart filled with sweet solitude.

Ga: "Ní fhéadfainn liom a chreidiúint!
En: "I can't believe it!"

Ga: " arsa Ciaran nuair a thaispeáin sí d'arteafact dúinn.
En: said Ciaran when she showed us the artifact.

Ga: "An cuimhin leat an lá úd?
En: "Do you remember that day?

Ga: Ní raibh a fhios agam go raibh an t-arteafact sin fós ann!
En: I didn't know that artifact still existed!"

Ga: "Díreach ansin, mhothaigh Niamh an nasc istigh idir í féin agus a beloved, chomh maith le cairdeas fada le Ciaran.
En: Right then, Niamh felt the inner connection between herself and her beloved, as well as the long friendship with Ciaran.

Ga: Bhí rún dearmadta ann, ceangailte go grinn lena ngrá stairiúil.
En: There was a forgotten secret, intricately linked with their historical love.

Ga: Ag deireadh an lae, thug Niamh an arteafact baile léi.
En: At the end of the day, Niamh brought the artifact home with her.

Ga: Bhí fhios aici go mbeadh sé ina bhronntanas láidir, iomlán le hábhar croíúil agus stair phearsanta.
En: She knew it would be a strong gift, full of heartfelt meaning and personal history.

Ga: Bhí sí ní hamháin tar éis bronntanas foirfe a fháil, ach bhí sí tar éis meas nua a fhorbairt dá gaol agus do na naisc a ghluaiseach a stair a roinntear leo.
En: She had not only found the perfect gift but had developed a new appreciation for her relationship and the connections that weave shared history.

Ga: Leis an gceo a scaradh iad ar an mbealach amach, d'fhág sí an Teampall Folaithe agus í lán de bhuíochas agus grá.
En: With the mist parting as they left, she departed an Teampall Folaithe filled with gratitude and love.

Vocabulary Words:
blanket: brat
mist: ceo
shadows: scáilta
ancient: ársa
mystery: mistéire
temple: Teampall
worn: tránna
monument: séadchomharthaí
exceptional: eisceachtúil
adventurous: eachtraíochta
shopkeeper: siopaíropor
historian: staraí
personality: pearsantacht
intuition: intleacht
artifact: arteafact
hidden: folaithe
inspection: iniúchadh
composite: comhdaitheach
orb: liathróid
solitude: uaigneas
forgotten: dearmadta
intricately: go grinn
gratitude: buíochas
curiosity: corraíl
appreciation: meas
confidence: muinín
historical: stairiúil
connection: ceangal
beloved: grámhar
shared: roinntear

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Balance: Passion Meets Pragmatism in Climate Debate
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an chraobhchomórtas idirnáisiúnta ar ghníomhú aeráide ag tarlú i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: The international championship on climate action was happening in Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin).

Ga: I measc na sluaite bailithe ann, bhí Aisling agus Cillian, beirt daltaí ar bís a bheith rannpháirteach sa chomórtas díospóireachta.
En: Among the gathered crowds were Aisling and Cillian, two students eager to participate in the debate competition.

Ga: Tá an t-am ag teacht, agus an seomra chomh fairsing agus atá sé, líonadh le daltaí geala, tithe táscaire ar fhuinneamh in-athnuaite sna cúlbhrat, agus atmaisféar briosc le fuinneamh agus díograis.
En: As the time approached, the room, as expansive as it was, filled with bright students, models of renewable energy in the background, and an atmosphere crisp with energy and enthusiasm.

Ga: Bhí meon difriúil acu beirt.
En: They both had different perspectives.

Ga: Bhí Aisling díograiseach faoin eolaíocht comhshaoil.
En: Aisling was passionate about environmental science.

Ga: Chreid sí go láidir i mbearta troma.
En: She strongly believed in taking bold actions.

Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh na moltóirí a chur faoi dhraíocht le moltaí uaillmhianacha.
En: She wanted to enchant the judges with ambitious proposals.

Ga: Ar an taobh eile, bhí Cillian, cliste agus réalaíoch.
En: On the other hand, there was Cillian, smart and realistic.

Ga: Bhí sé dírithe ar phleananna a bheadh inmharthana agus gan ró-dhéineach.
En: He focused on plans that would be viable and not too severe.

Ga: Agus an díospóireacht ag druidim, mhothaigh Aisling teannas croílár an imeachta.
En: As the debate approached, Aisling felt the central tension of the event.

Ga: "Ní mór dúinn beart mianta a threorú," ar sí go paiseanta, "tá sé in am gníomh a dhéanamh!
En: "We must lead a campaign of intention," she said passionately, "it's time to act!"

Ga: " Ach chuir Cillian in iúl gur chóir díospóireachtaí a bheith bunaithe ar réaltacht.
En: But Cillian pointed out that debates should be grounded in reality.

Ga: "Ní mór pleananna a bheith réalaíoch," a d'fhreagair sé go láidir, "caithfidh rud ar bith a mholfaimid a bheith indéanta.
En: "Plans need to be realistic," he responded firmly, "anything we propose must be feasible."

Ga: "Cuireadh tús leis an díospóireacht.
En: The debate began.

Ga: Phléasc Aisling agus Cillian isteach sa soir chomh maith le baill an lucht féachana.
En: Aisling and Cillian launched into action along with the audience members.

Ga: Bhí malartú smaointe dian, agus na hiomreacha le feiceáil go soiléir.
En: There was an intense exchange of ideas, and the challenges were clearly visible.

Ga: "Tá todhchaí ár bplainéad i geall," a luaigh Aisling go díograiseach.
En: "The future of our planet is at stake," Aisling stated passionately.

Ga: Bhí eagla ar Aisling go raibh Cillian ag dul ró-mhór le tosaíocht, ach thug Cillian aird ar éisteoirí go soiléir agus léirigh sé níos mó aontais.
En: Aisling feared that Cillian was prioritizing too much, but Cillian clearly garnered the listeners' attention and showcased more unity.

Ga: Rinne an lucht éisteachta amach go raibh luach in aighneacht praiticiúil chomh maith le fís bríomhar.
En: The audience recognized the value in practical submissions as well as a vibrant vision.

Ga: Bhí faoiseamh agus meas ag Aisling ar chumas Cillian a bheith seachadmhach.
En: Aisling felt relief and respect for Cillian's ability to be effective.

Ga: D'oibrigh siad le chéile agus tháinig ar chomhréiteach láidir.
En: They worked together and reached a strong compromise.

Ga: Le deireadh an díospóireachta, tháinig méadú ar phléadálacht sa seomra.
En: As the debate concluded, there was an increase in resonance in the room.

Ga: Bhí maithis Aisling agus praiticiúlacht Cillian fite fuaite le chéile, ag gabháil aird an lucht éisteachta agus na moltóirí.
En: Aisling's ideals and Cillian's practicality intertwined, capturing the attention of the audience and the judges.

Ga: "Tá gníomh láidir riachtanach," fhógraigh an moltóir, "ach ní mór don chéim a bheith airdeallach.
En: "Strong action is necessary," the judge announced, "but the step must be prudent."

Ga: "Bhí toradh dearfach ar an gcríoch agus é ag teacht amach go soiléir go raibh cothroime i gceist idir na cláir spriocraí agus an modh taidhleoireachta réalaíoch.
En: There was a positive outcome at the end, and it became clear there was a balance between target programs and realistic diplomatic methods.

Ga: Bhain Aisling ó dheireadh an lá na tairbhí a bhí ag teacht le pleananna inmharthana.
En: Aisling ultimately recognized the benefits of viable plans.

Ga: Bhí Cillian ag meas chomh maith luach an mhoreantaigh.
En: Cillian also appreciated the value of having a grand vision.

Ga: "D'fhoghlaim mé," a dúirt Aisling go marthain, "nach bhfuil fís mar sin gan a lán oibre.
En: "I've learned," said Aisling persistently, "that such a vision is not without a lot of work."

Ga: " Cillian, ag comhcheangal, dúirt "Tá gá le fís mhór, ach caithfidh sé a bheith bunaithe ar réaltacht.
En: Cillian echoed, "A grand vision is needed, but it must be based on reality."

Ga: "D'éirigh an chraobhchomórtas dá gcúrsa i dBaile Átha Cliath.
En: The championship ran its course in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí an dearcadh cothrom, agus chuaigh gach duine abhaile le fáil amach nua: is mó a tháinig as oibriú le chéile don choitiantacht.
En: The perspective was balanced, and everyone went home with a newfound understanding: more is achieved from working together for the common good.

Vocabulary Words:
championship: craobhchomórtas
climate: aeráide
gathered: bailithe
expansive: fairsing
renewable: in-athnuaite
background: cúlbhrat
tension: teannas
intention: mianta
grounded: bunaithe
feasible: indéanta
intense: dian
exchange: malartú
challenges: iomhairc
garnered: thug
unity: aontais
practical: praiticiúil
compromise: comhréiteach
resonance: pléadálacht
prudent: airdeallach
positive: dearfach
balance: cothroime
diplomatic: taidhleoireachta
persistent: marthain
intertwined: fite fuaite
pragmatic: réalaíoch
recognized: bhain
vision: fís
realistic: réalaíoch
competed: rannpháirteach
passionate: paiseanta

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Rekindling Friendships on the Cliffs of Moher
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an lá glan agus crua sa gheimhreadh nuair a tháinig Niamh, Aisling agus Cillian le chéile ag aillte mhaorga na Moher.
En: It was a clear and harsh winter's day when Niamh, Aisling, and Cillian came together at the majestic Cliffs of Moher.

Ga: D’ardaigh aillte móra ó aigéan na hAtlantach, agus scéalaigh na tonnta ina n-aghaidh le fuaim dána.
En: The large cliffs rose from the Atlantic Ocean, with the waves crashing against them with a daring sound.

Ga: Bhí an lá fuar, ach bhí an t-aer glan.
En: The day was cold, but the air was fresh.

Ga: Bhí na cuimhní ag teacht ar ais go tapaidh.
En: Memories came rushing back quickly.

Ga: D'fhéach Niamh ar an saol mór roimpi.
En: Niamh looked at the vast world before her.

Ga: Bhí sí ag meabhrú faoi na hamanna a chaith sí lena cairde — uair amháin bhí sí an spiorad eachtrúil den ghrúpa.
En: She was reminiscing about the times she spent with her friends — once, she was the adventurous spirit of the group.

Ga: Ach anois, bhí níos mó dáiríre á chur aici féin.
En: But now, she was taking things more seriously.

Ga: Tháinig Aisling chuici agus éadrom searc ar a héadan.
En: Aisling came up to her with a gentle, loving expression on her face.

Ga: Bhí ról an choimeadaí síochána aici i gcónaí sa ghrúpa.
En: She always had the role of the peacekeeper in the group.

Ga: Bhí a croí oscailte, ag iarraidh gach rud a chur ina cheart.
En: Her heart was open, trying to make everything right.

Ga: Cillian, ar an taobh eile, sheas sé leis féin, ag breathnú amach go ceann an domhain.
En: Cillian, on the other hand, stood alone, looking out to the edge of the world.

Ga: Bhí sé i gcónaí beagán ciúin, ach bhí sé soiléir go raibh uaigneas éigin ann.
En: He was always a bit quiet, but it was clear there was some loneliness there.

Ga: Níor mhothaigh Niamh éasca faoin gcuairt seo.
En: Niamh didn’t feel at ease about this visit.

Ga: Ach bhí a fhios aici gurbh é seo an seans.
En: But she knew this was the chance.

Ga: "Tá mé sásta tú a fheiceáil, a Chillian," a dúirt sí go socraitheach, cé go raibh a glór ag crith beagáinín.
En: "I’m happy to see you, Cillian," she said calmly, although her voice trembled slightly.

Ga: D'fhéach Cillian isteach ina súile.
En: Cillian looked into her eyes.

Ga: "Há, céard atá thart, tá thart," a dúirt sé go neamhráitean.
En: "Ah, what’s past is past," he said indifferently.

Ga: Ach bhí croí a gheallta.
En: But promises lay in his heart.

Ga: Sheas Aisling idir an bheirt.
En: Aisling stood between the two.

Ga: "Ná tornaimis ar na seanais gan cúis.
En: "Let’s not dwell on past stories without reason.

Ga: Tá sé in am scéalta nua a chruthú.
En: It’s time to create new ones."

Ga: "D'oscail Niamh a croí, ag cur síos ar a brón maidir le conspóidí a bhí tharla.
En: Niamh opened her heart, expressing her regret about the disputes that had happened.

Ga: Bhí a guth íseal, ach macánta.
En: Her voice was low, but honest.

Ga: "Tá brón orm, a Chillian.
En: "I’m sorry, Cillian.

Ga: Bhí míthuiscint ann, agus níor labhraigh mé amach.
En: There was a misunderstanding, and I didn’t speak up."

Ga: "Bhí Cillian ciúin ar feadh nóiméid.
En: Cillian was silent for a moment.

Ga: "Bhí mise praiseach freisin," a d'admhaigh sé faoi dheireadh.
En: "I messed up too," he finally admitted.

Ga: "Níor thuig mé é, ach ba mhaith liom an t-am a chaitheamh le chéile arís.
En: "I didn’t understand it, but I’d like to spend time together again."

Ga: "Bhí an taistil seo faighte go pointe agus bhí aillte Moher ag éisteacht leo.
En: This journey had reached a point, and the Cliffs of Moher were listening to them.

Ga: Phléigh siad faoin spéir ghlan.
En: They discussed under the clear sky.

Ga: Ceartaíodh beagnach gach rud trí chomhrá simplí, is faoin méid a bhí caillte acu.
En: Almost everything was set right with a simple conversation about what they had lost.

Ga: Sa deireadh, bhí na ceithre chara ag siúl le chéile, ag gáire agus ag cur scéalta nua ar bun.
En: In the end, the four friends walked together, laughing and creating new stories.

Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Niamh go raibh an chumhacht in intinn í féin.
En: Niamh knew that the power was in her own mind.

Ga: D'fhoghlaim sí go raibh dea-chumarsáid tábhachtach, agus go raibh an dearctha macánta i gcónaí níos fearr.
En: She learned that good communication was important and that an honest attitude was always better.

Ga: Le chéile, tháinig siad slán lenár stair agus chonaic siad amach rompu na scéalta nua a bhí ag fanacht ar imeall na haillte.
En: Together, they came through their history and saw before them the new stories waiting at the edge of the cliffs.

Ga: Bhí a gcairdeas láidir arís, níos sine agus níos ciallmhaire, cosúil le talamh a bhí feicthe an oiread sin aimsire.
En: Their friendship was strong again, older and wiser, like land that had seen so much time.

Vocabulary Words:
majestic: maorga
cliffs: aillte
rising: d’ardaigh
crashing: scéalaigh
vast: mór
reminiscing: ag meabhrú
adventurous: eachtrúil
peacekeeper: coimeadaí síochána
loneliness: uaigneas
trembled: ag crith
indifferently: neamhráitean
dwell: tornaimis
regret: brón
disputes: conspóidí
promises: geallta
disappeared: thart
honest: macánta
conversations: comhrá
journey: taistil
listening: ag éisteacht
suddenness: tapaidh
edge: imeall
air: aer
misunderstanding: míthuiscint
power: cumhacht
attitude: dearctha
create: cruthú
silent: ciúin
serious: dáiríre

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Connection: Niamh's Journey from Solitude to Belonging
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-01-ga

Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí brón san oifig corparáideach i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: There was sadness in the corporate office in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ina suí ag a deasc, na soilse geala agus fuaimeanna na gcairde oifige timpeall uirthi.
En: Niamh was sitting at her desk, the bright lights and sounds of office friends surrounding her.

Ga: Ach bhí ciúnas taobh istigh di.
En: But there was silence inside her.

Ga: Bhí a deartháir, Eoin, imithe anois ar feadh bliana, ag staidéar abroad.
En: Her brother, Eoin, had gone abroad a year ago to study.

Ga: Bhí brón ar Niamh gan éicínt sa bhaile.
En: Niamh felt a sadness without him at home.

Ga: Bhí an t-oifig lán le fuinneamh i gcónaí, ach, uaireanta, mhothaigh sí leis féin.
En: The office was always full of energy, but sometimes she felt alone.

Ga: Bhí aoibh gháire ar aghaidh Aoife, comhghleacaí nua ag Niamh, ach níor labhair sí go minic léi.
En: There was a smile on the face of Aoife, a new colleague of Niamh, but she didn’t often speak with her.

Ga: In ainneoin sin, bhí féasta na Nollag buailte.
En: Despite that, the Christmas season was upon them.

Ga: Bhí gan aon íde mhaithe á dhéanamh ag daoine.
En: People weren’t engaging in any good-natured teasing.

Ga: D'ardaigh Niamh súil agus smaointe á síorbhogadh ina hintinn.
En: Niamh raised an eyebrow, her thoughts constantly shifting in her mind.

Ga: "B'fhéidir cóisir lae Valentín a bheith agam," a cheap sí.
En: "Maybe I'll have a Valentine’s Day party," she thought.

Ga: "Tá seans ann nasc a chruthú le daoine eile.
En: "There's a chance to connect with others."

Ga: "Lá fuar geimhridh a bhí ann agus tháinig an cóisir.
En: It was a cold winter day when the party came.

Ga: D'ullmhaigh Niamh agus rinne sí socruithe sa bhaile.
En: Niamh prepared and made arrangements at home.

Ga: Fáilte roimh an aoibhneas agus an teas a bhí ann nuair a tháinig na daoine isteach.
En: There was joy and warmth in welcoming as people came in.

Ga: Aoife ina measc, a raibh cuma ar a héadan go raibh díograis uirthi.
En: Aoife among them, with an eager look on her face.

Ga: Tháinig cairde ar an mbaile le bláthanna, mar a bheadh an t-eachtra croíúil.
En: Friends arrived bringing flowers, making the event heartfelt.

Ga: Nuair a bhí na daoine bailithe, bhí comhrá bog ag rith.
En: When everyone had gathered, a gentle conversation flowed.

Ga: Roinn Niamh a mothúcháin féin le linn díospóireachta.
En: Niamh shared her own feelings during the discussion.

Ga: "Tá sé deacair an t-athrú," a dúirt sí.
En: "Change is difficult," she said.

Ga: "Athrú fada tá sé ann ó d'imigh Eoin.
En: "It's been a long change since Eoin left."

Ga: " D'fhéach Aoife isteach ina súile agus dúirt go réidh, "Is rud nádúrtha é sin.
En: Aoife looked into her eyes and said softly, "That's a natural thing."

Ga: " Bhí iontas oraibh beirt.
En: Both of them were surprised.

Ga: Mireanna níos mó bhí le cloisteáil.
En: More laughter was heard.

Ga: D'fhreagair Niamh le focal ceanúil.
En: Niamh responded with a loving word.

Ga: Chonaic sí go raibh daoine báúil.
En: She saw that people were compassionate.

Ga: Le críoch an tráthnóna, bhí Niamh lán de shuaimhneas agus cairdeas.
En: By the end of the evening, Niamh was full of peace and friendship.

Ga: D'fhoghlaim sí go raibh sí in ann naisc nua a chruthú.
En: She had learned that she could create new connections.

Ga: Bhí sí ag teacht le hathrú anois.
En: She was now adapting to change.

Ga: D'fhág sí a heagla roimpi.
En: She left her fear behind her.

Ga: Ní raibh an t-aonraic aici mar chonstaic níos mó ach mar dhán is féidir léi fás.
En: Solitude was no longer an obstacle but a journey of growth.

Ga: I ndiaidh oíche, shiúil sí ar ais istigh san oifig lena broghais ag bunceap.
En: After the night, she walked back into the office with her satchel in hand.

Ga: Bhí rian muiníne i ngach céim a chuirfeadh chun tosaigh.
En: There was a trace of confidence in every step that she brought forward.

Vocabulary Words:
sadness: brón
corporate: corparáideach
surrounding: timpeall
silence: ciúnas
abroad: abroad
energy: fuinneamh
often: minic
engaging: á dhéanamh
eyebrow: súil
constantly: siorbhogadh
chance: seans
arrangements: socruithe
welcoming: fáilte
eager: díograis
event: eachtra
heartfelt: croíúil
gathered: bailithe
conversation: comhrá
feelings: mothúcháin
discussion: díospóireachta
change: athrú
loving: ceanúil
compassionate: báúil
obstacle: constaic
solitude: aonraic
journey: dán
growth: fás
satchel: broghais
confidence: muiníne