FluentFiction - Irish

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Holiday Serendipity: Connections Beyond Work in Baile Átha Cliath Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-26-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí an gheimhreadh i mbun comhrá leis an gcathair ó Dhún Laoghaire go Droichead Átha, ach taobh istigh de na hoifigí splancacha i mBaile Átha Cliath, bhí an Nollaig ag taitneamh le soilse gealgháireacha agus maisiúcháin ghalánta.En: Winter was conversing with the city from Dún Laoghaire to Droichead Átha, but inside the sparkling offices in Baile Átha Cliath, Christmas was shining with bright lights and elegant decorations.Ga: Sa lárionad corparáideach seo, rinneadh bailiúchán bliantúil don Nollaig, áit a raibh aoibh gháire agus ceiliúradh le mothú ó bhun go barr.En: In this corporate center, the annual Christmas gathering took place, where smiles and celebration could be felt from top to bottom.Ga: Bhí Niamh, bainisteoir tionscadail díograiseach, ag mothú sách uaigneach ó d'aistrigh sí chuig Baile Átha Cliath.En: Niamh, an enthusiastic project manager, was feeling somewhat lonely since she moved to Baile Átha Cliath.Ga: Cé gur bhain sí taitneamh as a cuid oibre, bhí sí ag cuardach rud níos doimhne.En: Although she enjoyed her work, she was searching for something deeper.Ga: Theastaigh uaithi cairdeas agus ceangal buanseasmhach nach raibh teoranta do na hoifigí.En: She longed for friendship and a lasting connection not limited to the offices.Ga: Chuir Aoife, comhghleacaí fáilteach, a lámh ar ghualainn Niamh.En: Aoife, a welcoming colleague, put her hand on Niamh's shoulder.Ga: "Tá an méid sin níos mó ann ná oibre amháin, a Niamh," arsa Aoife le miongháire.En: "There's so much more than just work, Niamh," said Aoife with a smile.Ga: Ag an gceiliúradh, tharraing Aoife aird ar Liam, comhairleoir TF a bhí cáil air as a chumas spraoi agus gáire a scaipeadh fós agus eagla air roimh dhílseacht a bhaint amach.En: At the celebration, Aoife pointed out Liam, an IT consultant known for spreading fun and laughter, yet who was also afraid of forming lasting bonds.Ga: D’fhéach sé idirghníomhach agus suimiúil, ach laistigh de bhí eagla air dul i dtaithí ar chleamhnas daingean.En: He seemed interactive and interesting, but inside he feared becoming accustomed to a firm attachment.Ga: Le himeacht an tráthnóna, bhuail súil Niamh le Liam.En: As the evening progressed, Niamh happened to catch Liam's eye.Ga: Chuir sí in iúl go raibh comhrá bríomhar uaithi leis.En: She expressed her desire for a lively conversation with him.Ga: "Anseo," a dúirt Aoife, ag brú Liam i dtreo Niamh go caolchúiseach.En: "Here," said Aoife, subtly steering Liam towards Niamh.Ga: "Is breá liom an bealach a mbainfidh tú an magadh air."En: "I love the way you'll win him over with your wit."Ga: Thosaigh comhrá eatarthu, míreanna simplí ar dtús, ach gan ró-fhada ina dhiaidh sin chuaigh an plé níos doimhne.En: Their conversation began, simple tidbits at first, but before long, the discussion became deeper.Ga: D'inis Liam faoi na laethanta a chaith sé i bPáras, as é a spreag chun eachtraí nua a lorg gan eagla a bheith air roimh theip.En: Liam spoke about his days spent in Paris, which inspired him to seek new adventures without fearing failure.Ga: Ar leathaobh, d'admhaigh Niamh nár mhothaigh sí riamh chomh cóngarach le duine ón dtrasnaigh sí anseo isteach.En: Off to the side, Niamh admitted she had never felt so connected to someone from just walking into this place.Ga: Leis an gcuma a bhí ar an scéal go raibh an oíche ag teacht chun críche, thart ar an úllord beo atá ag gluaiseacht go réidh ag a gcúpla corp. D’fhiafraigh Liam: “An mbeadh suim agat leanúint ar aghaidh le comhrá ag ól caife amárach?”En: As the night seemed to draw to a close, within the gently swaying lively orchard surrounding their couple of bodies, Liam asked, “Would you be interested in continuing our conversation over coffee tomorrow?”Ga: Bhí séasúr na Nollag ag mealladh isteach timpeall orthu mar a thuig siad gur bhí siúlfaidh siad ar bhóthar a bhféadfadh tuiscint níos doimhne a theacht astu.En: The Christmas season was enticingly enveloping them as they realized they were walking a path that could lead to a deeper understanding.Ga: Chroith Aoife lena lámh agus d'fhéach sí díreach orthu ag an am nuair a d'imigh siad leo ón oifig go dtí an caife.En: Aoife waved them off and watched as they left from the office to the café.Ga: Bhí soilse na Nollag ag soilsiú go geal, ag gabháil timpeall orthu de réir a chéile.En: The Christmas lights shone brightly, gradually encircling them.Ga: Agus mar a labhair Liam agus Niamh go dtí gur tháinig an daran oíche, fuair siad míre thábhachtach iad féin: cuimhnigh a bheith oscailte, féiltiúil, agus go bhfuil na baint a thagann muid ár ndúiseacht níos luachmhaire ná aon ríomhaire nó tionscadal.En: And as Liam and Niamh talked until the late evening, they discovered a critical piece: remember to be open, welcoming, and that the connections we make are more valuable than any computer or project.Ga: Le chéile, shár siad na constaicí a bhí ina bpáirt féin, ag fanacht le duine eile a raibh siad le ceangal leis.En: Together, they overcame the barriers within themselves, eager to connect with someone else.Ga: Bhí an rud a bhí uaillmhian acu leathnaithe cách.En: Their aspirations were broadened for everyone.Ga: Bhí ciall acu ó bheith fós ag machnamh, ach le tuiscint faoi dheireadh gur fiú an turas seo a dhéanamh cheana féin.En: They felt a sense of reflection, but ultimately understood that this journey was worthwhile.Ga: Tá grá sa spéir i mBaile Átha Cliath, bonn ceart de bharr na Huaineachta, agus beidh Niamh agus Liam ag teacht chun cuimhnemharas leis ar son na Nollag atá díreach timpeall an chúinne.En: Love is in the air in Baile Átha Cliath, a foundation built on the strength of Loneliness, and Niamh and Liam would come to remember it for the Christmas just around the corner. Vocabulary Words:conversing: i mbun comhrásparkling: splancachaelegant: ghalántagathering: bailiúchánenthusiastic: díograiseachlonely: uaigneachlasting: buanseasmhachwelcoming: fáilteachconnection: ceangalfear: eaglainteractive: idirghníomhachattachment: cleamhnassubtly: caolchúiseachtidbits: míreanna simplíadmitted: d'admhaighconnected: cóngarachendearing: gaolmharswaying: ag gluaiseacht go réidhenticingly: ag mealladh isteachencircling: ag gabháil timpeallaspirations: uaillmhianreflections: machnamhjourney: turaisworthwhile: luachmharovercome: shárbarriers: constaicíbroadening: leathnaithefoundation: bonnLoneliness: Uaineachtcorner: cúinne

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Light in the Winter: A Sister's Journey to Reconnect Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-26-08-38-19-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí sneachta trom ag titim taobh amuigh den fhuinneog, línte na cathrach sáite faoin gcliabhán bán.En: Heavy snow was falling outside the window, the city's outlines buried under the white blanket.Ga: Sa chith sin, thosaigh Aisling ag obair ar maidin i bhforas mór baincéireachta in ardchathair Bhaile Átha Cliath.En: In that shower, Aisling started her morning work at a large banking institution in the capital city of Baile Átha Cliath.Ga: Bhí crann Nollag mór fós suite sa lárionad, a réalta órga ag soilsiú i ndorcha an gheimhridh.En: A large Christmas tree was still standing in the center, its golden star shining in the winter darkness.Ga: Ba dhóigh le duine go raibh giúmar na réalta ag soilsiú istigh inti freisin, ach bhí imní le brath in intinn Aisling.En: One might think that the star's mood was shining within her as well, but there was anxiety in Aisling's mind.Ga: Ag tabhairt aghaidh ar an Deasc Cúnta, rinne sí iarracht díriú ar nathanna agus réitigh faidhbe, rud a bhí de dhualgas uirthi.En: Facing the Help Desk, she tried to focus on phrases and problem-solving, which were her duties.Ga: Ach, rith na smaointe faoina deartháir Cian trína hintinn gan staonadh.En: Yet, thoughts of her brother Cian ran through her mind relentlessly.Ga: Ag cruinniú an teaghlaigh ag an Nollaig, bhí ráite aige nár thuig sí riamh cén fáth a raibh sé chomh suaimhneach agus nár iarr sé níos mó ón saol.En: At the family gathering during Christmas, he had said that she never understood why he was so content and never asked for more from life.Ga: D’fhág an chaint sin marc sa mheon aici.En: That conversation left a mark on her mindset.Ga: Le linn sos caife, d’fhéach Aisling trína cúinne oibre tríd an bhfhuinneog, an fhuinneog a d’irísíodh di go n-éiríodh sí nuair a bhí a intinn faoi glas.En: During her coffee break, Aisling looked through her workspace corner window, the window that allowed her to find her way when her mind was locked.Ga: D'éirigh sí ina seasamh, ag baint de chasóg a culaith, agus sheas sí ag an margadh aice na cúinne.En: She stood up, removed the jacket of her suit, and stood by the market near the corner.Ga: Bhí fís shoiléir aici: an t-am a dhéanamh i gceart chun dul i dteagmháil le Cian.En: She had a clear vision: to make time to reach out to Cian.Ga: Bhí plean aici, rud annamh do na chuairteanna mear faoi amanna oibre.En: She had a plan, unusual for quick visits during work hours.Ga: Níorbh éasca é, an chosán nach breathnaíonn ar an am, ach b'fhiú go mór í.En: It wasn’t easy, the path that doesn’t look at the time, but it was well worth it.Ga: Ba ghearr a bhí sí i gcaife Béal na Cathrach.En: Soon, she was at a cafe in Béal na Cathrach.Ga: Shuigh sí ag bord leis féin, áit a raibh béicíl na trácht, siopaí i bhfad, agus cur fíochmhar an bhaile gheimhridh ag déanamh torann bog, socair.En: She sat at a table by herself, where the shouting of the traffic, distant shops, and the fierce coming of the winter city made a gentle, soothing noise.Ga: Bhí buíochán fós le sonrú i bpilliúr na mbaile Nollag, i bhfallaí galánta a bhí ag stopadh an fuachta amach.En: The warmth was still visible in the Christmas homes' pillows, in the elegant walls that kept the cold at bay.Ga: Chuir sí glaoch ar Cian.En: She called Cian.Ga: Bhí amhras ann, ach tar éis cúpla clog, d'fhreagair sé.En: There was doubt, but after a few rings, he answered.Ga: "Dia dhuit, Cian," arsa Aisling go congarach.En: "Hello, Cian," said Aisling softly.Ga: Bhí strain sa fuaimeadh a hathbhualadh, rud a chúis scáthanna sa guth.En: There was strain in her voice, causing shadows in the tone.Ga: "Tá mé ag cuimhneamh ar an Nollaig.En: "I’ve been thinking about Christmas.Ga: Ar an rud a dúirt tú.En: About what you said."Ga: "D'fhéach sí ar an margadh thart, daoine ag dul thar bráid, le little darkness imithe óna n-éadaí.En: She looked around the market, people passing by, a little darkness lifted from their clothes.Ga: D'éist Cian, agus d'éirigh siad ag comhrá go ciúin.En: Cian listened, and they quietly began to converse.Ga: Mhínigh Aisling a cuid brú ón obair – ón sprioc agus an ardtaise an tuairimre nua sa todhchaí.En: Aisling explained her work pressures – the targets and the high expectations for the future.Ga: Mhothaigh sí an gá le bheith foirfe, le cinntiú nach gcaillfeadh sí focal ná compás i saol an oifig.En: She felt the need to be perfect, to ensure she didn’t lose track in the office world.Ga: "Tuigim," a d'fhreagair Cian faoi dheireadh, go caoin.En: "I understand," Cian finally replied, gently.Ga: "Ach ní dhéanaim mór shaothar díom féin.En: "But I don't make a big deal of things myself.Ga: Is fearr liom éisteacht le soilse an tsaoil.En: I prefer to listen to the lights of life."Ga: "D'éirigh an comhrá níos éadroime mar go bhfuil siad ábalta an talamh coiteann a aimsiú.En: The conversation lightened as they managed to find common ground.Ga: Aontaithe faoi dheireadh, ghabh said leithscéalta dá chéile.En: Reconciled in the end, they apologized to each other.Ga: Léirigh Cian do Aisling nach raibh aon bhaint ag rudaí níos tábhachtaí cosúil le ceangal teaghlaigh le hualach obair.En: Cian showed Aisling that more important things like family ties had nothing to do with the burden of work.Ga: Ag imeacht an tráthnóna sin ón gcaife, bhí níos mó éadromaíocht ina gcroí arís.En: As she left the cafe that afternoon, there was more lightness in their hearts again.Ga: D’fhág an tsneachta orlach breise a ritheann go réidh anois, ag tabhairt léiriú úr don tsráid.En: The snow left an extra inch now, running smoothly, giving the street a fresh appearance.Ga: Tuigithí gur scéal le leanúint agus tógáil ar dhreas diúltach an argoint.En: They understood it was a story to follow and build upon, dismissing negative arguments.Ga: Bhí saibhreas ann in éisteacht, sa chomhbheith.En: There was wealth in listening, in being together.Ga: D’éirigh leo bealach nua a aimsiú, ainmníodh go n-ilfhéideartha é.En: They found a new path, named in a myriad of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:anxiety: imnírelentlessly: gan staonadhgathering: cruinniúcontent: suaimhneachworkspace: cúinne oibrevision: físunusual: annamhsoothing: socairdoubt: amhrasstrain: strainburden: ualachreconciled: aontaithedismiss: dreas diúltachwealth: saibhreaspossibilities: ilfhéidearthablizzard: cithbanking: baincéireachtaoutlines: línteduities: dualgasfierce: fíochmharelegant: galántaconverse: comhráexpectations: ardtaisecompass: compássoothed: socairfollow: leanúintshouting: béicílperfection: foirfeshadows: scáthannabrother: deartháir

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Snow, Silence, Reconnection: A Family's Christmas Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-25-23-34-01-ga Story Transcript:Ga: I gcomharsanacht chiúin ar imeall Bhaile Átha Cliath, áit álainn le crainn ghiúise clúdaithe le sneachta, fuair Aisling an carrbhán beag réidh dá turas.En: In a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Baile Átha Cliath, a beautiful place with pine trees covered in snow, Aisling got the small caravan ready for her trip.Ga: Bhí sí ag smaoineamh ar an gcruinniú teaghlaigh agus an dinnéar Nollag a bhí ag fanacht uirthi.En: She was thinking about the family reunion and the Christmas dinner that was waiting for her.Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh nasc níos láidre le clann a chruthú.En: She wanted to create a stronger bond with her family.Ga: Bhí Aisling imníoch.En: Aisling was anxious.Ga: Bhí sí ag súil go dtarlódh rud éigin speisialta san oíche.En: She was hoping that something special would happen that night.Ga: D'éist sí leis an torann bog ón mbóthar, suíochán Eamon taobh léi.En: She listened to the soft noise from the road, with Eamon sitting beside her.Ga: Bhí Eamon cabhrach agus cliste le rudaí meicniúla.En: Eamon was helpful and smart with mechanical things.Ga: Bhí Aisling buíoch as a chabhair.En: Aisling was grateful for his help.Ga: Ar an mbealach, áfach, tharla mí-ádh.En: However, on the way, bad luck struck.Ga: Chualathas fuaim ard ó inneall an charbháin, agus stopadh go tobann é.En: A loud noise was heard from the engine of the caravan, and it suddenly stopped.Ga: "Ó, nocht," a dúirt Aisling go cantalach.En: "Oh, no," said Aisling irritably.Ga: Bhí imní uirthi nach sroichfeadh siad an dinnéar in am.En: She was worried that they wouldn't reach the dinner on time.Ga: Thosaigh an sneachta ag titim níos mó, ag cruthú brat geal ar an mbóthar.En: The snow started falling more heavily, creating a bright blanket on the road.Ga: Bhí an teocht ag titim, ach bhí Aisling diongbháilte.En: The temperature was dropping, but Aisling was determined.Ga: "Ní bheidh muid mar seo," ar sí le Eamon.En: "We won't be stuck like this," she said to Eamon.Ga: Rinne sí iarracht an fhadhb a thuiscint agus d'iarr Eamon, "Féach, cabhróidh mé leat.En: She tried to understand the problem and asked Eamon, "Look, I'll help you."Ga: "Thosaigh an bheirt acu ag obair le chéile, Eamon le lámh ag treorú, Aisling ag éisteacht go cúramach agus ag glacadh lena chomhairle.En: The two of them began working together, Eamon with a guiding hand, Aisling listening carefully and taking his advice.Ga: Le hobair chrua agus cineáltas, d’athchóirigh siad an charbhán.En: With hard work and kindness, they repaired the caravan.Ga: Bhí gliondar ar Aisling nuair a chas an inneall arís.En: Aisling was delighted when the engine started again.Ga: Bhí an t-atmaisféar te teaghlaigh ag fanacht i ngar.En: The warm family atmosphere was waiting nearby.Ga: Nuair a shroich siad an teach, bhí teach Siobhan lán de cheol agus gáire.En: When they reached the house, Siobhan's house was full of music and laughter.Ga: Bhí Aisling néirbhíseach faoin gcaint le Siobhan.En: Aisling was nervous about talking with Siobhan.Ga: Bhí caidreamh Siobhan agus Aisling i gcónaí spíonta le teannas.En: The relationship between Siobhan and Aisling had always been strained with tension.Ga: Le linn an dinnéar, d’aimsigh Aisling a misneach.En: During the dinner, Aisling found her courage.Ga: "Siobhan," ar sí, "tá rud éigin le rá agam.En: "Siobhan," she said, "I have something to say."Ga: " Bhreathnaigh Siobhan uirthi, súile ag soilsiú.En: Siobhan looked at her, eyes brightening.Ga: Phléigh Aisling a mothúcháin agus an t-uair atá caite dáimhe a mhothú.En: Aisling discussed her feelings and the lost time of closeness.Ga: D'éist Siobhan go grinn.En: Siobhan listened intently.Ga: "Tá tú ceart," dúirt Siobhan ar deireadh le haitheantas.En: "You're right," Siobhan finally acknowledged.Ga: "Tá tú mar chuid den chlann, Aisling.En: "You're part of the family, Aisling."Ga: " Luigh áthas mór ar Aisling, a súile ag líonadh le deora sonais.En: A great joy settled on Aisling, her eyes filling with tears of happiness.Ga: Ba mhó an teachtaireacht seo ná focal ar bith eile di.En: This message meant more to her than any other words.Ga: Chuir sé ag gáire Aisling, ag mothú go raibh sí sa bhaile i ndáiríre.En: It made Aisling smile, feeling truly at home.Ga: Dúradh scéalta faoin gcrann Nollag lonrach.En: Stories were told about the sparkling Christmas tree.Ga: Bhí an teaghlach go léir timpeall an bhoird.En: The whole family gathered around the table.Ga: Bhí comhleá agus teas sa teach, agus Aisling i lár an chraic agus na cóisire.En: There was unity and warmth in the house, and Aisling was at the heart of the fun and festivities.Ga: Sa deireadh, tháinig briseadh ar aon teannas ós rud é go raibh socrú acu.En: In the end, any tension was broken as they reached an understanding.Ga: D'éirigh Aisling níos muiníní, ag tabhairt faoi deara go raibh áit aici i gcroílár an teaghlaigh.En: Aisling became more confident, realizing she had a place in the heart of the family.Ga: Agus mar sin bhí Nollag sona acu, d'aon ghuth sásta san aer fuar gheimhridh.En: And so they had a happy Christmas, with a unified cheer in the cold winter air. Vocabulary Words:outskirts: imeallreunion: cruinniúbond: nascanxious: imníochmechanical: meicniúlagrateful: buíochluck: ádhnoise: torannengine: inneallirritably: cantalachblanket: bratdropping: ag titimdetermined: diongbháilteproblem: fhadhbguiding: treorúrepaired: athchóirighdelighted: gliondaratmosphere: t-atmaisféarlaughter: gáirenervous: néirbhíseachstrained: spíontacourage: misneachacknowledged: haitheantasjoy: áthastears: deorasparkling: lonrachunity: comhleáfestivities: cóisireunderstanding: socrúconfident: muiníní

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Harmony in the Halls: A Sibling's Winter Concert Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2024-12-25-08-38-19-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí an Nollaig ag teacht go luath sa phobal iontach i bhfad i gcéin, áit a raibh go leor geataí fairsing ag coimeád sábháilteacht agus áilleacht an pobal seo.En: Christmas was approaching soon in the wonderful community far away, a place where many expansive gates maintained the safety and beauty of this community.Ga: Bhí sneachta bog ag clúdach an talamh go ciúin agus bhí gach duine ag súil leis an gceolchoirm scoile sa halla pobail.En: Soft snow quietly covered the ground, and everyone was looking forward to the school concert in the community hall.Ga: Bhí an halla geal agus maisithe le soilse agus ileileáidí.En: The hall was bright and decorated with lights and garlands.Ga: Bhí Saoirse, cailín óg lán díograise agus bua i gceol, ag ullmhú don oíche speisialta seo.En: Saoirse, a young girl full of enthusiasm and talent in music, was preparing for this special night.Ga: Bhí sí an príomhamhránaí i gceolfhoireann na scoile agus d’iarr an múinteoir ceoil uirthi a bheith ina príomhchéillí.En: She was the lead singer in the school orchestra and the music teacher asked her to be the main soloist.Ga: Bhí sé tábhachtach di é a sheinnt amach go foirfe.En: It was important to her to perform perfectly.Ga: Ach bhí imní uirthi faoi roinnt ceoltha fánacha sa phíosa a bhí le casadh aici.En: But she was worried about some random notes in the piece she was set to perform.Ga: Thosaigh sí cleachtadh gach oíche go dtí go raibh sí tuirseach traochta.En: She started practicing every night until she was thoroughly exhausted.Ga: I ndiaidh a beith ag éisteacht lena seinm, bhí a deartháir níos óige, Éamonn, ina luí ar an tolg.En: After listening to her play, her younger brother, Éamonn, lay on the couch.Ga: Bhí sé ag streachailt agus mothú go raibh sé faoi scáth a dheirféar, cé gur theastaigh uaidh a chuid buanna ceoil féin a thaispeáint.En: He was struggling and felt overshadowed by his sister, even though he wanted to showcase his own musical talents.Ga: Bhí Saoirse ag spreagadh go mór é amhránaíocht a dhéanamh léi sa cheolchoirm, ach bhí faitíos nach beag air roimh an stáitse.En: Saoirse greatly encouraged him to sing with her in the concert, but he had considerable stage fright.Ga: Níor mhóg Saoirse ag cleachtadh.En: Saoirse did not ease up on her practice.Ga: Chinn sí fanacht suas go déanach gach oíche.En: She decided to stay up late every night.Ga: Lá amháin, chonaic Éamonn a ndúthracht agus tháinig misneach aníos ann féin.En: One day, Éamonn noticed her dedication and felt a surge of courage himself.Ga: D’aistrigh sé a chairdeas isteach os comhair scátháin i gcúinne den seomra suí, ag cleachtadh go dícheallach.En: He transformed his shyness into practice in front of the mirror in a corner of the living room, practicing diligently.Ga: Thug sé cuireadh do Saoirse bheith ina lucht tacaíochta agus é a chloisteáil.En: He invited Saoirse to be his audience and listen to him.Ga: Lá an cheolchoirme, bhí an halla lán le teaghlaigh agus cairde.En: On the day of the concert, the hall was filled with families and friends.Ga: Thosaigh Saoirse a píosa.En: Saoirse started her piece.Ga: Ag pointe áirithe, shleamhnaigh a lámh ar na téada agus stad an ceol go raibh chuile thost sa halla.En: At a certain point, her hand slipped on the strings, and the music stopped causing a hush among the crowd.Ga: Ach chic Éamonn aoibh shúgach chuici, agus mhothaigh Saoirse muinín a shocraigh í.En: But Éamonn flashed her an encouraging smile, and Saoirse felt a confidence that steadied her.Ga: Lean sí ar aghaidh agus chríochnaigh í a píosa le cumhacht agus stíl.En: She continued and finished her piece with power and style.Ga: Nuair a tháinig seisean ar stáitse, thóg Éamonn an micreafón go dána.En: When he came on stage, Éamonn boldly took the microphone.Ga: Amhráin sé le guth álainn soiléir a rinne iontas ar gach duine i láthair.En: He sang with a beautiful clear voice that astonished everyone present.Ga: Bhí an pobal ag anáil isteach an t-amhrán socair, ceol cumhachtach, agus tháinig an deireadh le plé nua a bhí croíúil agus éirimíoch.En: The audience breathed in the calm song, powerful music, and the ending brought a new applause that was heartfelt and meaningful.Ga: Ag teacht abhaile, bhí a dtuismitheoirí chomh bródúil.En: Going home, their parents were so proud.Ga: Ghabh siad a mbuíochas le Saoirse agus Éamonn, ag moladh a n-éachtaí agus ag béim ini unab a scil féin.En: They expressed their gratitude to Saoirse and Éamonn, praising their accomplishments and emphasizing the importance of their individual skills.Ga: Fuair Saoirse léargas nua, faoi conas is féidir tacaíocht a thabhairt agus conas a bhíonn an tacaíocht féin chomh tábhachtach le héachtaí pearsanta.En: Saoirse gained a new understanding of how support can be given and how support itself is as important as personal achievements.Ga: Fuair Éamonn a ghuth freisin agus mhothaigh sé níos mó ná ach deartháir Saoirse, anois ina cheoltóir talented le chéile.En: Éamonn found his voice too and felt more than just Saoirse's brother, now a talented musician alongside her.Ga: Le domhan lán de ghrian agus sneachta, ag roinnt amhrána agus oícheanta iontach le chéile, lean an saol ar aghaidh sa phobal beag, sona sa gheimhreadh ciúin.En: With a world full of sunshine and snow, sharing songs and wonderful nights together, life carried on in the small, happy community in the quiet winter. Vocabulary Words:approaching: ag teachtexpansive: fairsingmaintained: ag coimeádsafety: sábháilteachtgarlands: ileileáidíenthusiasm: díograisetalent: buaperfectly: go foirferandom: fánachaexhausted: trachthaovershadowed: faoi scáthshowcase: thaispeáintencouraged: ag spreagadhconsiderable: nach beagstage fright: faitíos roimh an stáitsededication: dúthrachttransformed: d’aistrighdiligently: go dícheallachhush: toststeady: shocraighboldly: go dánaastonished: iontasbreathed: ag anáilheartfelt: croíúilgratitude: mbuíochasemphasizing: ag béim iniaccomplishments: éachtaísupport: tacaíochtachievements: héachtaí pearsantatalented: talented