FluentFiction - Irish

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Integrity Over Victory: A Sword Maker's Dilemma in Éireann
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Ar maidin fhuar geimhridh i sráidbhaile álainn na hÉireann, bhí an ceo ísle fós ar na cnoic agus an sneachta ag clúdach na díonta.
En: On a cold winter morning in the beautiful village of Éireann, the low mist was still on the hills, and the snow covering the roofs.

Ga: Bhí féile Imbolc ag tosnú, féile cháiliúil i measc na ndaoine áitiúla.
En: The Imbolc festival was beginning, a famous celebration among the local people.

Ga: Bhí margaí beaga lán le ceardaithe, béacáin, agus páistí ag rith timpeall le gáire.
En: Small markets were full of artisans, stalls, and children running around with laughter.

Ga: Bhí Cian ag déanamh ullmhúcháin sa cheardlann.
En: Cian was making preparations in the workshop.

Ga: Mar dhéantóir claíomh oilte, bhí a shúil ar an gcomórtas bliantúil claíomh a raibh clú agus cáil air i gcónaí.
En: As a skilled sword maker, he had his eye on the annual sword competition, which was always famous.

Ga: Bhí brú mór air i mbliana an bua a fháil.
En: There was great pressure on him this year to win.

Ga: Bhí sé ag iarraidh go mór ardmheas na ndaoine agus a ainm a chur ar chlár an bhuaic.
En: He greatly desired the people's high regard and to have his name on the victory board.

Ga: Ach bhí Aoife, a dheirfiúr íogair agus fíorchliste aige, ag smaoineamh ar rud difriúil.
En: But Aoife, his sensitive and intelligent sister, was thinking of something different.

Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh ar Cian an claíomh a dhein sí a chuir isteach air sa chomórtas.
En: She wanted Cian to enter the sword she made into the competition.

Ga: Bhí sí cinnte go bhféadfadh a claíomh an chuid eile a shárú.
En: She was confident that her sword could surpass all the others.

Ga: Ach d’fhéadfaí iad a dhícháiliú dá nochtfadh an fhírinne.
En: But they could be disqualified if the truth was revealed.

Ga: Faoi dheireadh, tháinig an lá mór.
En: Finally, the big day came.

Ga: Bhí an sráidbhaile ag spalpadh le beochain, ceolta agus brígh geala.
En: The village was bursting with animation, music, and bright energy.

Ga: Thug Fionn, na díoltóir cliste é, i gconaí ag lorg gnó nua, admháil ar an laochra agus suirbhé ar na gnáthdhaoine.
En: Fionn, a clever vendor always looking for new business, acknowledged the heroes and surveyed the common people.

Ga: Bhí Cian ag mothú brú mór idir an onóir agus an todhchaí a d'oibrigh sé leis.
En: Cian was feeling great pressure between the honor and the future he had worked for.

Ga: Labhair Aoife le dóchas leis, "Tá muinín agam asat, Cian.
En: Aoife spoke hopefully to him, "I trust you, Cian.

Ga: Ach is féidir linn seans beag a ghlacadh.
En: But we can take a little chance."

Ga: "Bhí a chroí ag rásaíocht.
En: His heart was racing.

Ga: Ar deireadh, le meas ar an mhoráltacht agus a dhíograis dá saothar féin, chinn Cian a chlaíomh féin a chur isteach.
En: In the end, out of respect for morality and commitment to his own work, Cian decided to enter his own sword.

Ga: Tháinig amach an toradh tar éis uair a chloig d’fhorbairtí gan sos.
En: The results came out after an hour of relentless developments.

Ga: Níor bhuaigh Cian.
En: Cian did not win.

Ga: Ach níl fearg air.
En: But he was not angry.

Ga: Bhí na daoine bailithe timpeall air, ag caint ar a cháilíocht agus a thíriseacht.
En: The people gathered around him, talking about his quality and dedication.

Ga: Dúirt Fionn, "Níl gá le bua i gcónaí chun onóir a thuilleamh.
En: Fionn said, "There's no need always to win to earn honor."

Ga: "Bhí bród ar Aoife as a dheartháir.
En: Aoife was proud of her brother.

Ga: Thuig Cian an tábhacht a bhí ag a macántacht, agus buíochas dá scileanna féin agus dá tacaíocht óna dheirfiúr.
En: Cian understood the importance of his honesty, and was grateful for his own skills and the support from his sister.

Ga: Bhí an sráidbhaile lán d’fhrithchaointe maithe.
En: The village was full of good reflections.

Ga: Bhí an deatach ag ardú ón tine, agus gach duine á bhailiú faoin spéir réalta.
En: Smoke was rising from the fire, and everyone was gathering under the starry sky.

Ga: Bhí féile Imbolc críochnaithe, ach shocraigh buíochas agus onóir ár laoch.
En: The Imbolc festival was over, but thanks and honor settled upon our hero.

Ga: Léirigh Cian gur fiú integrity níos mó ná bua, agus bhí Aoife fós lena thaobh, muiníneach sa todhchaí atá le teacht.
En: Cian showed that integrity is worth more than victory, and Aoife was still by his side, confident in the future to come.

Vocabulary Words:
mist: ceo
roofs: díonta
festival: féile
celebration: féile cháiliúil
artisans: ceardaithe
stalls: béacáin
workshop: ceardlann
sword: claíomh
competition: comórtas
pressure: brú
annual: bliantúil
disqualified: dhícháiliú
animation: beochain
vendor: díoltóir
business: gnó
surveyed: suirbhé
morality: moráltacht
relentless: gan sos
quality: cáilíocht
dedication: tíriseacht
honor: onóir
gratitude: buíochas
reflections: frithchaointe
smoke: deatach
gathering: á bhailiú
starry: réalta
settled: shocraigh
integrity: macántacht
victory: bua
confident: muiníneach

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Niamh's Cosmic Journey: Dreams and Stars in Dublin
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Story Transcript:

Ga: An oíche riamh ró-ghrianmhar, bhí Niamh, Seán, agus Aoife ag siúl suas céimeanna an Mhúsaem Eolaíochta i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: One ever-so-bright night, Niamh, Seán, and Aoife were walking up the steps of the Science Museum in Dublin.

Ga: Bhí lá speisialta rompu, mar bhí séasúr geimhridh ann, agus Imbolc, féile ársa na hÉireann, ag druidim.
En: A special day lay ahead for them, as it was the winter season, and Imbolc, the ancient Irish festival, was approaching.

Ga: Ina gcroí, bhí dúil mhór ag Niamh i réalteolaíocht.
En: In her heart, Niamh had a great fondness for astronomy.

Ga: Bhí sé mar aidhm aici domhan na réaltaí a thaiscéalaíocht, ach bhí sí cúthail faoi fhágáil bhaile.
En: Her goal was to explore the world of the stars, but she was shy about leaving home.

Ga: Bhí Seán ina bhuachaill stuama, agus Aoife i gcónaí cruthaitheach, lena peann luaidhe i gcónaí ina hand chun gach rud a scetcháil.
En: Seán was a steadfast boy, and Aoife always creative, with her pencil always in her hand to sketch everything.

Ga: Tháinig an triúr acu isteach sa phlanatarium.
En: The three of them entered the planetarium.

Ga: Bhí an cruinneachán dubh agus réaltaí ag taitneamh air.
En: The dome was dark and stars shone upon it.

Ga: Bhí atmaisféar ciúin ann, cosúil le hanáil na gréine.
En: There was a quiet atmosphere, like the breath of the sun.

Ga: "Wow," a dúirt Aoife ag tógáil a dearadh ar an bpáipéar.
En: "Wow," said Aoife as she took her design on paper.

Ga: "Tá sé sin draíochtúil!
En: "That’s magical!"

Ga: ""Tá sé iontach," a d’fhreagair Niamh, a machnamhach faoi shásra na cruinne ollmhór.
En: "It’s amazing," replied Niamh, contemplating the mechanism of the vast universe.

Ga: Bhí sí lán le smaointe ach cúthaileach.
En: She was full of thoughts but shy.

Ga: De réir a chéile, lean an triúr ciorcal na réaltaí, an spéir geal os a gcionn.
En: Gradually, the three followed the circle of stars, the bright sky above them.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ag iarraidh labhairt.
En: Niamh wanted to speak.

Ga: Ar deireadh thug sí misneach di féin.
En: At last, she gathered her courage.

Ga: "Seán, Aoife," a d’impigh sí, "tá brionglóid agam, mian a chruthaigh mé le fada – staidéar a dhéanamh i réalteolaíocht thar lear.
En: "Seán, Aoife," she implored, "I have a dream, a wish I’ve had for a long time – to study astronomy abroad."

Ga: "Bhí a guth ag croitheadh, ach bhí a croí láidir.
En: Her voice shook, but her heart was strong.

Ga: Stad Seán a breathnú ar na réaltaí agus bhreathnaigh sé go dáiríre uirthi.
En: Seán stopped gazing at the stars and looked seriously at her.

Ga: "Niamh, is é an rud is tábhachtaí ná éisteacht le do chroí.
En: "Niamh, the most important thing is to listen to your heart."

Ga: "Aoife, lena súile smideáilte iontach, a d'admhaigh, "Ní mór dúinn gach brionglóid a leanúint, mar tá gach brionglóid inár nádúr.
En: Aoife, with her wonderfully made-up eyes, acknowledged, "We must follow every dream, for every dream is in our nature."

Ga: "Thíos ceobhrán na réaltaí, d'éirigh misneach Niamh níos gile.
En: Beneath the starry haze, Niamh's courage grew brighter.

Ga: Bhí Seán trasna ó Aoife ag stánadh uirthi, a dhearcadh stuama.
En: Seán was across from Aoife staring at her, his gaze steady.

Ga: "Is féidir leat é a dhéanamh.
En: "You can do it.

Ga: Creid i do bhrionglóid.
En: Believe in your dream."

Ga: "Bhí Niamh lán scaoilte.
En: Niamh felt fully liberated.

Ga: Bhí sí sásta agus bhí an cinneadh déanta aici.
En: She was happy and had made her decision.

Ga: D'oscail sí a súile agus d'fhéach sí suas ar an réalteolas gléigeal os a cionn.
En: She opened her eyes and looked up at the bright astronomy above her.

Ga: Bhí sí réidh.
En: She was ready.

Ga: Bhí a cairde in éineacht léi le stiúr.
En: Her friends were with her to guide her.

Ga: Agus iad ag fágáil an mhúsaeim, bhí Niamh lán bród múinte.
En: As they left the museum, Niamh was filled with a quiet pride.

Ga: Bhí an aimsir ag athrú, agus féile Ímbolc ag teacht, ag tabhairt gealladh nua leis – an síol nuaighní mbliain.
En: The weather was changing, and the Imbolc festival was coming, bringing with it a new promise – the new seed of the year.

Ga: Ar deireadh, bhí sí ar a mbealach féin.
En: At last, she was on her own path.

Ga: Bhí a fhios aici go mbeadh an todhchaí lán de réaltaí, tuigbhealaí agus mistéir ag an spéir.
En: She knew the future would be full of stars, pathways of understanding, and mysteries of the sky.

Ga: Agus labhair Niamh lena gcairde arís, mar a bheifí ag plé le réaltaí, ag ráimh den ghrá agus spiorad na gealaí.
En: And Niamh spoke to her friends again, as if discussing with stars, proclaiming the love and spirit of the moon.

Ga: Bhí sí muiníneach agus réidh chun dul i ngleic leis na laethanta amach romháin.
En: She was confident and ready to face the days ahead.

Vocabulary Words:
fondness: dúil mhór
explore: thaiscéalaíocht
shy: cúthail
steadfast: stuama
atmosphere: atmaisféar
magical: draíochtúil
contemplating: a machnamhach
mechanism: sásra
vast: ollmhór
gradually: de réir a chéile
circle: ciorcal
implored: a d’impigh
voice shook: guth ag croitheadh
duly acknowledged: a d'admhaigh
starry haze: ceobhrán na réaltaí
liberated: lán scaoilte
pride: bród múinte
path: bhealach
promise: gealladh
mysteries: mistéir
pathways: tuigbhealaí
proclaiming: ag ráimh
spirit: spiorad
confident: muiníneach
breath: anáil
creative: cruthaitheach
sketch: scetcháil
bravery: misneach
nature: nádúr
choice: cinneadh

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Mystery at the Museum: Ronan's Quest for the Missing Piece
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí lá dorcha geimhridh ann i gcathair Bhaile Átha Cliath, agus bhí an músaem eolaíochta lán le scoláirí fiosracha ag taiscéalaíocht.
En: It was a dark winter day in the city of Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin), and the science museum was filled with curious students exploring.

Ga: Bhí an-fhuaim ann agus foireann an mhúsaeim ag iarraidh na grúpaí éagsúla a stiúradh go cúramach.
En: There was a lot of noise with the museum staff trying to carefully guide the various groups.

Ga: I measc an tslua bhí Ronan, buachaill óg a raibh an-chúis aige le bheith ar bís.
En: Among the crowd was Ronan, a young boy who had every reason to be excited.

Ga: Bhí sé in aice le Aisling, cailín a raibh suim aici i bhfreagraí casta díreach cosúil le Ronan.
En: He was next to Aisling, a girl who was interested in complex answers just like Ronan.

Ga: Bhí fonn ar Ronan léargas a fháil ar an taispeántas nua a bhí sa mhúsaem.
En: Ronan was eager to get an insight into the new exhibit at the museum.

Ga: Ní raibh an macasamhail céanna ag a chomhghleoiteoirí, a raibh suim níos mó acu i ngluaiseachtaí róbóiteacha ná eolaíocht faoi chaibidil.
En: His classmates, who were more interested in robotic movements than science being discussed, didn't share the same enthusiasm.

Ga: Bhí píosa tábhachtach den taispeántas imithe ar iarraidh, rud a thug úll agus dúshlán do Ronan.
En: A crucial part of the exhibit was missing, which presented both a puzzle and a challenge for Ronan.

Ga: Sheas sé ar a mharana. "Cé a gheobhaidh an píosa ar ais?" d'fhiafraigh sé féin.
En: He pondered, "Who will find the missing piece?" he wondered.

Ga: "B'fhéidir go mbeifear ag caint faoi ar scoil!"
En: "Maybe they'll talk about it at school!"

Ga: D'aimsigh Ronan fórsa a bheith aige, rinne sé a mharana níos faide.
En: Ronan discovered he had a force within him, and he pondered further.

Ga: Thug Aisling faoi nach raibh sé rófhada ó shin go raibh tollán taobh amuigh den ghnáth-chosán, mar sin shocraigh Ronan d’aon ghnó é a scrúdú.
En: Aisling pointed out that it wasn't long ago there was a tunnel outside the usual path, so Ronan deliberately decided to investigate it.

Ga: Bhí sé ag mothú níos muiníní lena thaighde aige féin, ach tar éis tamaill, thug sé faoi deara gur thug Aisling aghaidh air.
En: He was feeling more confident with his own research, but after a while, he noticed Aisling confronting him.

Ga: "Tá suim agam," ar sí go bisiúil.
En: "I'm interested," she said enthusiastically.

Ga: Chinn Ronan éirí dána.
En: Ronan decided to be brave.

Ga: Bhí sé tuirseach de chomhghleacaithe a bheith ag déanamh torann agus ag spalpadh timpeall.
En: He was tired of his classmates making noise and fooling around.

Ga: Nuair a rinne duine acu bréagaimsir an mhúsaem a ghníomhachtú de thaisme, dúirt Ronan le neart go raibh ciall i bhfoighne agus i bhfreagraí.
En: When one of them accidentally activated the museum's weather simulator, Ronan firmly stated that there is intelligence in patience and in answers.

Ga: Bhí Aisling ina thacaíocht dó, rud a rinne gnaoi ar Ronan.
En: Aisling supported him, which pleased Ronan.

Ga: I lár na dtaispeántas, tharla rud iontach.
En: In the midst of the exhibits, something wonderful happened.

Ga: Le cabhair ó Aisling, fuair Ronan an píosa taispeántais in aice le taispeántas eile, áit a raibh grúpa beag buachaillí tar éis é a bhualadh i ngan fhios dóibh.
En: With Aisling's help, Ronan found the missing exhibit piece next to another display, where a small group of boys had unknowingly hidden it.

Ga: Bhí áthas orthu nuair a bhuail an múinteoir isteach, díreach nuair a bhí an turas ag tosú arís.
En: They were delighted when the teacher arrived, just as the tour was about to restart.

Ga: Rinne an mhúsaem stáiff ardmholadh orthu beirt as a n-obrach crua, agus bhuail báire eile na daltaí le nua-bhéim.
En: The museum staff highly praised the two of them for their hard work, and the other students were inspired anew.

Ga: Bhí aoibh mór ar aghaidh Ronan.
En: A big smile was on Ronan's face.

Ga: Thug Aisling ard-mholadh dó agus mhothódh sé buíoch.
En: Aisling gave him high praise, and he felt grateful.

Ga: Thuig sé go raibh ciall agus brí dáiríre ag baint lena paisinéir agus go raibh sé in ann daoine mar Aisling a tharraingt chun comhghleic leis na constaicí.
En: He realized that his passion had real meaning and that he could draw people like Aisling to join him in tackling obstacles.

Ga: Leis an fhianaise nua seo, bhí Ronan níos muiníní ná riamh ina chuid éachtaí.
En: With this new evidence, Ronan was more confident than ever in his achievements.

Ga: Bhí áthas air gurbh fhéidir leis an ngrúpa, le Aisling mar chara, a chur i bhfeidhm ar a bhfaca sé mar dhúshlán ar dtús.
En: He was happy that he could engage the group, with Aisling as a friend, in what he initially saw as a challenge.

Ga: Agus lá grianmhar den gheimhreadh caillte ar a dtaobh i ndomhan nua cruthaitheachta, d'fhág siad an músaem le pléasch chomhfhionnachtana agus neart nua na cairde b'fhearr.
En: And with a sunny day in winter lost behind them in a new world of creativity, they left the museum with an explosion of discovery and the renewed strength of best friends.

Vocabulary Words:
curious: fiosracha
exploring: taiscéalaíocht
enthusiasm: macasamhail céanna
crucial: tábhachtach
puzzle: úll
insight: léargas
missing: ar iarraidh
confronting: aghaidh
deliberately: d’aon ghnó
confident: muiníní
brave: dána
accidentally: de thaisme
patience: foighne
supported: tacaíocht
wonderful: iontach
hidden: bhualadh
delighted: áthas
praised: ardmoladh
grateful: buíoch
passion: paisinéir
obstacles: constaicí
achievements: éachtaí
engage: cur i bhfeidhm
renewed: nua-bhéim
creativity: cruthaitheachta
exhibit: taispeántas
guide: stiúradh
complex: casta
carefully: cúramach
noise: torann

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Winter's Warm Glow: A Tale of Creativity and Unity
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí oíche fhuar gheimhridh ann i mBaile Átha Cliath.
En: It was a cold winter night in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí gaoth nimhneach ag séideadh taobh amuigh, ach laistigh den leabharlann phoiblí, bhí cúinne beag teolaí agus ciúin.
En: A biting wind was blowing outside, but inside the public library, there was a small, cozy, quiet corner.

Ga: Ar na seilfeanna, bhí leabhair d’aois agus dá chéile, agus boladh compordach páipéir meirge i ngach áit.
En: On the shelves, there were books of all ages, and a comforting scent of musty paper filled the air.

Ga: Bhí Aoife, an ceannaire cróga agus diongbháilte, i mbun oibre lena foireann.
En: Aoife, the brave and determined leader, was hard at work with her team.

Ga: Bhí an sprioc ag druidim go tapaidh; bhí comórtas scríbhneoireachta pobail ar siúl, agus bhí a gcomhthionscadal le cur isteach ionas go léireodh sé a gcuid oibre agus cruthaitheachta.
En: The deadline was approaching quickly; there was a community writing competition underway, and their joint project needed to be submitted to showcase their work and creativity.

Ga: Ach bhí brú ann, agus bhí am an-ghearr acu.
En: But there was pressure, and they had very little time.

Ga: In áiteanna timpeall ar bord, shuigh Niall agus Cillian.
En: Around the table sat Niall and Cillian.

Ga: Bhí Niall bisiúil agus smaoineamh-iomarcach, ach uaireanta mall i ngníomh.
En: Niall was productive and thought-driven, but sometimes slow to act.

Ga: Bhí Cillian, ar an taobh eile, fírinneach agus eolach, i gcónaí ag cuimhneamh ar an rud is fearr a d’fhéadfadh siad a dhéanamh leis an am atá fágtha acu.
En: Cillian, on the other hand, was practical and knowledgeable, always considering the best use of the time they had left.

Ga: "Tá orainn rud éigin spreagúil a chruthú," dúirt Aoife, agus fiabhras ina glór.
En: "We need to create something inspiring," said Aoife, with urgency in her voice.

Ga: "Ach táimid ag teacht ar deireadh an ama. Tá an leabharlann ag dúnadh go luath."
En: "But we're running out of time. The library is closing soon."

Ga: Chuir sí glaoch chuig crinniú trí cinnte.
En: She called a meeting, firmly.

Ga: "Caithfimid seisiún stoirmeáin a dhéanamh," ar sí.
En: "We need to have a brainstorming session," she said.

Ga: "Teastaíonn uaillmhian agus foighne uainn. Tabharfaimid dúshlán dúinn féin."
En: "We need ambition and patience. We will challenge ourselves."

Ga: Agus iad ag obair, rinneadh argóintí beaga ar thús, ach de réir a chéile, tháinig tuiscint i measc an trír.
En: As they worked, small arguments arose at first, but gradually, an understanding developed among the three.

Ga: Bhí sé ina am na Nollaig Bríde, agus go tobann, spreagadh oíche an teinteáin laistigh dítheirme an smaointeoireacht aicseanúil.
En: It was Nollaig Bríde, and suddenly, the inspiration of the fireplace night ignited action-driven thinking.

Ga: "Cad más rud é..." thosaigh Cillian, agus a chuid súile ag soilsiú le smaoineamh nua.
En: "What if..." started Cillian, his eyes lighting up with a new idea.

Ga: D'fhéach Aoife agus Niall air le fiosracht.
En: Aoife and Niall looked at him with curiosity.

Ga: "Cad más rud é go dtiomnaímid é don gheimhreadh, don te, agus do theacht an earraigh?"
En: "What if we dedicate it to winter, warmth, and the coming of spring?"

Ga: "Is smaoineamh ceart é sin!" a d'éirigh Niall, á thacaíocht le hábhar nua.
En: "That's the right idea!" exclaimed Niall, supporting the new content.

Ga: Thosaigh fuinneamh nua ina measc.
En: A new energy emerged among them.

Ga: Cé go raibh na nóiméad ag sleamhnú ar aghaidh, bhí áthas agus spreagadh le mothú.
En: Although the moments were slipping away, there was a sense of joy and inspiration.

Ga: Le cúpla soicind le spáráil sular dhún an leabharlann, rinne siad a n-aistriú deiridh.
En: With seconds to spare before the library closed, they made their final move.

Ga: Ní raibh uain na hamhras fágtha.
En: There was no room for doubt anymore.

Ga: D’iarr Aoife an comhad deiridh, buíoch díobh siúd ar oibriú go dian taobh léi.
En: Aoife requested the final file, grateful to those who worked hard alongside her.

Ga: Agus iad ag fágáil an fhoirgnimh te, d’fhéach siad ar a chéile, a croí líonta le sásamh.
En: As they left the warm building, they looked at each other, hearts filled with satisfaction.

Ga: Bhí míorúilt tarlaithe, trí uainiú foirfe agus comhthuiscint, bhain siad geit as an staid deacair.
En: A miracle had happened, through perfect timing and mutual understanding, they had turned the challenging situation around.

Ga: Agus ní raibh deireadh nach mbeadh ag iarraidh orthu athrú.
En: And no end would desire to change them.

Ga: D’fhoghlaim Aoife ar deireadh go bhféadfadh muinín a bheith mar eochair ar rath.
En: Aoife finally learned that trust could be the key to success.

Ga: "Rinneamar é," dúirt sí.
En: "We did it," she said.

Ga: Bhí Niall agus Cillian sa stuaimíocht lena conchubhairt.
En: Niall and Cillian were in tune with her statement.

Ga: Ní raibh ceart níos fearr ar an tús láithreáin a lorgaíodh ná an tábhacht a bhí aige le comhchor déanta acu araon.
En: No opening triumph was sought better than the significance of what they had accomplished together.

Ga: Bhí a gceist ar shocrú i smaointeoir na n-imeachtaí sin agus bhí sé sin níos luachmhaire ná aon duais.
En: Their minds settled on the memory of those events, which was more valuable than any prize.

Ga: Is maith an scéal a ligeann orthu sos a ghabháil, ar aghaidh an tsaoil, níos mó chomhchurtha le chéile ar gach teora.
En: It's a good story that allows them to pause, face life, united more closely on every frontier.

Vocabulary Words:
biting: nimhneach
scent: boladh
determined: diongbháilte
deadline: sprioc
competition: comórtas
community: pobail
showcase: léireodh
productive: bisiúil
practical: fírinneach
knowledgeable: eolach
urgency: fiabhras
brainstorming: stoirmeáin
ambition: uaillmhian
patience: foighne
challenge: dúshlán
arguments: argóintí
understanding: tuiscint
inspiration: spreagadh
fireplace: teinteáin
action-driven: smaointeoireacht aicseanúil
curiosity: fiosracht
dedicate: dtiomnaímid
warmth: te
spring: earrach
supporting: á thacaíocht
emerged: thosaigh
joy: áthas
miracle: míorúilt
timing: uainiú
trust: muinín

Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Coats to Votes: An Irish Winter Tale of Empowerment
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-ga

Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí maidin fhuar gheimhridh ann sa bhaile beag Éireannach, agus tá Aoife ag siúl le Ronan agus Eamon i dtreo an polling place.
En: It was a cold winter morning in the small Irish town, and Aoife was walking with Ronan and Eamon towards the polling place.

Ga: Tá cóta te uirthi ach míchompordach, agus tá sí ag iarraidh ceann nua a fháil.
En: She was wearing a warm but uncomfortable coat, and she wanted to get a new one.

Ga: Táodh na soilse geimhridh ag lasadh ar na foirgnimh thart timpeall orthu, ag cur le háilleacht na sráide.
En: The winter lights were shining on the buildings around them, adding to the beauty of the street.

Ga: "Dia duit," a dúirt Ronan, ag béiceadh suas in aice léi.
En: "Hello," said Ronan, shouting next to her.

Ga: "An bhfuil tú cinnte faoi na cótaí sa siopa in aice an polling place?
En: "Are you sure about the coats in the shop near the polling place?

Ga: Tá siad deas!
En: They are nice!"

Ga: ""Tá.
En: "Yes.

Ga: Ní mór dom ceann a fháil inniu," ar seisean, agus bhí Aoife bádhite i smaointe eile.
En: I must get one today," he said, and Aoife was lost in other thoughts.

Ga: Cé gur theastaigh uaithi cóta a bhí faiseanta, bhí a cloch is mó ná an fheidhmiúlacht agus an teas a bhí á lorg aici.
En: Although she wanted a fashionable coat, her main concern was the functionality and warmth she was seeking.

Ga: Bhí Eamon ag caint faoina ghníomhaíochtaí sóisialta agus an tábhacht a bhaineann le vóta a chaitheamh.
En: Eamon was talking about his social activities and the importance of casting a vote.

Ga: "Caithfidh muid ár nguth a úsáid, Aoife," arsa Eamon.
En: "We must use our voice, Aoife," said Eamon.

Ga: "Níl rud uaigneach faoi, ach tá cumhacht ann.
En: "There's nothing lonely about it, but there's power in it.

Ga: Is féidir lenár vóta athrú a dhéanamh, ar a laghad sa phobal seo.
En: Our vote can make a difference, at least in this community."

Ga: "Bhrúigh na focail sin in intinn Aoife.
En: Those words pressed on Aoife's mind.

Ga: Cé go raibh sí ag iarraidh cóta, bhí sí buartha faoin deireadh a bheadh le teacht agus an imní uaithi faoin todhchaí.
En: Even though she wanted a coat, she was worried about what the future would bring and her concerns about what was to come.

Ga: Nuair a shroich siad an polling place, bhí an áit dubh le daoine.
En: When they reached the polling place, the place was packed with people.

Ga: Bhí an cos féirín ag an doras, agus d’fháiltigh na hoibrithe toghcháin roimh gach duine le croí mór.
En: There was a cheerful atmosphere at the door, and the election workers warmly welcomed everyone.

Ga: Thosaigh Aoife ag breathnú thart ar na siopaí.
En: Aoife started looking around at the shops.

Ga: Ag am seo, tharraing cóta amháin a haird.
En: At this time, one coat caught her attention.

Ga: Bhí sé te, compordach, agus go deimhin, bhí sé ar phraghas maith.
En: It was warm, comfortable, and indeed, it was at a good price.

Ga: Bhraith sí teas agus slándáil ag sreabhadh tríd.
En: She felt warmth and security flowing through her.

Ga: Gan a thuilleadh moille, bhain sí taitneamh as an taithí sin, agus thuirling sí isteach ós comhair thobhach thoghcháin.
En: Without further delay, she enjoyed that experience, and she plunged in front of the voting booth.

Ga: Chuir sí a vóta isteach le mothúcháin cumhachtacha de réir Eamon.
En: She cast her vote with powerful emotions as Eamon had described.

Ga: Bhraith sí go raibh sí ag cur lena pobail.
En: She felt she was contributing to her community.

Ga: Bhraith sí níos mó muiníne ann féin agus sa rogha a rinne sí.
En: She felt more confident in herself and the choice she made.

Ga: Bhí cinneadh Aoife, seachas cóta, níos doimhne ná mar a cheap sí.
En: Aoife's decision, beyond just a coat, was deeper than she thought.

Ga: Ag fágáil an polling place, archoill Aoife lámh Ronan.
En: Leaving the polling place, Aoife grabbed Ronan's arm.

Ga: "Go raibh maith agat," arsa sí, ag mothú teas na faidhbe aige.
En: "Thank you," she said, feeling the warmth of his friendship.

Ga: Bhraith sí go raibh sí ullamh don gheimhreadh, ní hamháin go fisiciúil ach go mothúchánach.
En: She felt ready for the winter, not just physically but emotionally.

Ga: Bhí Aoife tar éis dul tríd, níos láidre agus níos fearr ceangailte lena phobail ná riamh.
En: Aoife had gone through it, stronger and better connected to her community than ever before.

Ga: Thug ár dteideal guth di, agus chuir sí fáilte roimh a saol nua droim ar ais, eachtra agus spreagtha leis na cótaí atá le teacht faoi scáth na dtaobhach.
En: The opportunity gave her a voice, and she welcomed her new life, full of adventure and aspiration with the upcoming coats under the shadow of the polling booth.

Vocabulary Words:
polling: toghcháin
uncomfortable: míchompordach
functionality: feidhmiúlacht
casting: ag caitheamh
voice: guth
lonely: uaigneach
community: pobal
concern: imní
packed: dúbh le
cheerful: féiríní
atmosphere: cos féirín
welcomed: fáilte roimh
attention: aird
security: slándáil
plunged: thuirling
booth: thobhach
contributing: ag cur le
confident: muiríneach
decision: cinneadh
friendship: fadhb
ready: ullamh
physically: go fisiciúil
emotionally: go mothúchánach
opportunity: deis
aspiration: spreagadh
upcoming: atá le teacht
shadow: scáth
adventure: eachtra
aspiration: spreagtha
future: todhchaí