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  • Unveiling Samhain: The Temple Bar Mystery Adventure
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Unveiling Samhain: The Temple Bar Mystery Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-11-16-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí Oíche Shamhna ag druidim le Temple Bar agus é lán brí.En: Oíche Shamhna was approaching Temple Bar and it was full of life.Ga: Bhí lampaí oráiste ag soilsiú an chloch chosáin agus ceoltóirí sráide ag seinm ceol traidisiúnta.En: Orange lamps illuminated the cobblestones, and street musicians played traditional music.Ga: Bhí Saoirse, ealaíontóir cliste agus carthach, ag seasamh in aice le healaín teaghlaigh nua le linn Oíche Shamhna.En: Saoirse, a clever and charitable artist, was standing next to a new family artwork on Oíche Shamhna.Ga: Bhí sí ag smaoineamh ar an gcéad eachtrae eile.En: She was pondering the next adventure.Ga: Bhí Eoin, iriseoir fiosrach le paisean do na fírinní ceilte, ag siúl trasna an tsráid agus croí lán dóchais aige do eachtra nua.En: Eoin, a curious journalist with a passion for hidden truths, was crossing the street with a heart full of hope for a new adventure.Ga: Chuir post an lá sin in iúl dó paca anaithnid a bhí tagtha isteach.En: That day, he was informed of an unknown package that had arrived.Ga: Bhí an faceán buí, clúdaithe le duilleoga autumn, agus gan seoltóir air.En: The package was yellow, covered with autumn leaves, and had no sender's name.Ga: Fool bhlombóigín a bhí ann le haghaidh míorúiltí alfha.En: A package meant for miracles awaited.Ga: Anois bhí Eoin ar bís, faoi thada eile seachas fios a bheith aige cé a bhí seoltóir an phacáiste.En: Now Eoin was excited, keen only to know who the sender of the package was.Ga: "Is obair é seo do Shamhain," ar seisean leis féin, agus thosaigh sé ag caint le Saoirse.En: "This is a job for Samhain," he said to himself, and he started talking to Saoirse.Ga: "Inis dom faoi," arsa Saiorse, a raibh fiosracht aici féin, "bhfuil aon teachtaireacht ná istigh? Cuirfimid Niamh ar an eolas."En: "Tell me about it," said Saiorse, who was curious herself, "is there any message inside? We'll inform Niamh."Ga: Fuair Eoin an faceán, d'oscail é leis féin, agus gachlucht.En: Eoin retrieved the package, opened it by himself, and emptied it.Ga: Isteach leis an faceán bhí bileog páipéir le litreacha mearaí orthu.En: Inside was a sheet of paper with jumbled letters.Ga: "Samhain... tír na hEire," a dúirt Niamh, staraí áitiúil, nuair a chonaic sí é.En: "Samhain... tír na hÉire," said Niamh, a local historian, when she saw it.Ga: "Rud atá go domhain fréamh sa tseanchaí," arsa an staraí.En: "Something deeply rooted in folklore," said the historian.Ga: Thosaigh an triúr acu ag athmhuintearas iontais agus scáthaithe.En: The three of them started reuniting with wonders and mysteries.Ga: Thug an teachtaireacht rabhaidh éigin a d’fhágfadh síos mar draíochta é dá ndéanfaí ceart éinniúlacht an ama roimh.En: The message gave some warning, which would seem magical if interpreted correctly before the time.Ga: Ní raibh am le spáráil.En: There was no time to spare.Ga: Bhí gnáth-éisinn ar gcomlódóireacht eile.En: A normal venture on another journey awaited.Ga: Bhí fadhb Eoin criticiúil, ní amháin cé a raibh i mo stad, ach cén chaoi le teacht ar an déirc iomlán céanna.En: Eoin's problem was critical, not only who was behind the package, but how to find the complete relief.Ga: Bhí iriseoirí eile i ngar dó agus nach mór leo freastal air.En: Other journalists were close to him and almost obliged to attend.Ga: Ach chinn Eoin triail agus muintir a bheith mar thaca ag a chéile tríd a bheith ag roinnt a chur chuige agus barr bhreis uaim a chuir le chéile.En: But Eoin decided to try and have community support by sharing his approach and pooling resources.Ga: Rinne na treoracha taifead orthu trí Eoin, Saoirse, agus Niamh go dtí na láithreacha stairiúla éagsúla timpeall nasca.En: They recorded their directions through Eoin, Saoirse, and Niamh to various historical sites around connected paths.Ga: Thug cuid acu scéalta faoin bhfianaise fáin.En: Some told stories about the errant evidence.Ga: "Dá mbuailfí liom i dTeach Bronsonig," arsa Eoin le Saoirse agus Niamh, féach go géar ar chorr thanaí le míorúil.En: "If we meet at Teach Bronsonig," said Eoin to Saoirse and Niamh, looking closely at an unexpected miracle.Ga: Agus seo duffráin, síneadh gan choinne.En: And this unexpected curve led them on.Ga: Nuair a shroich Eoin Teach Bronsonig, bhí an áit líonta le daoine ag cabaireacht faoi.En: When Eoin reached Teach Bronsonig, the place was filled with people chatting about it.Ga: Ach bhí sé roimh cuileírte.En: But he was ahead of the reveal.Ga: Bhí a fhios aige gurb é an deire dàraití.En: He knew it was the final stretch.Ga: "Seo é; an rúndiamhair d'ainniúirí an t-am seo!" Dúirt Eoin agus d’fhéach sé ar an ráfla gan choinne imo neamhdhílteor sectionated.En: "Here it is; the mystery for this time's seekers!" said Eoin and he looked at the unexpected rumor, unveiled.Ga: Ar deireadh scrúdód Eoin airteagal eisiach bunaithe ar an fhírinne sin.En: Finally, Eoin documented an exclusive article based on that truth.Ga: Tháinig sé ó neamh agus molaíodh thoisc glan deaigthe.En: It came out of nowhere and was praised for its pure simpicity.Ga: "Ní gá a bheith aonarán," arsa Séamus ach a mbuíoch a bhí nítur ann.En: "No need to be alone," said Séamus, appreciating the genuine contribution.Ga: Rinne an iriseoir difríocht trí bheith ag caint ní amháin ceapach ach carrás roinnteach.En: The journalist made a difference by sharing not only speculation but collaborative discussion.Ga: Bhí Samhain le Meitheal déanta acu gan ceannas.En: They had created something together for Samhain without dominance.Ga: Tá scéal Eoin ag síor-athrú; ní amháin d'eindí faoi amhránaíochtaí ná neamhéagónta.En: Eoin's story kept evolving; not only revealing songs or injustices.Ga: Bhí Samhain ann leis, lena ag criosadh de naisc láithreacht chultúrtha.En: Samhain was there, bonding with cultural connections.Ga: Rithim an chloig ag coinne na fáscainne.En: The clock's rhythm awaited the squeeze.Ga: Féach! bhí Eoin lán dáiríre ina leath leis na taca a bhí aige.En: Look! Eoin was truly invested with the support he had.Ga: Ní raibh screacháil samartáin acu mar sin ach tá chomhar agus seanchaícht d'á succ-éirigh le Samhain ann a bhí a aisfhreagra chuileann anois trí meais.En: There was no scream of exhaustion from them but rather cooperation and shared wisdom arose with the success-expressions through Samhain at present, responding through every opportunity now via machine.Ga: Tháinig an gréine anuas ar Temple Bar, ag cuirind ar bun a rún na seanteachtaireacht, ag buáil faoi na is áisliú gach duine.En: The sun descended on Temple Bar, uncovering the secret of the old message, and touching everyone's aspirations.Ga: Bhí rud éigin speisialta ann, rud a bhí go hálainn meas ag reflect nuálaíocht Shamhain.En: There was something special, something beautifully appreciated, reflecting Samhain's renewal.Ga: Is mar sin a chríochnaigh an eipeasóid ghaolmhara ag comhairle Naofa Shamhain na gcomhghairíostaigh;En: And so ended the episodic connection at the Naofa Shamhain council of the collaborators;Ga: cé nach raibh sé an fhírinne ar choilín riachtanach, bhí foighneoir tábhachtach fós ann.En: although it wasn't the exact truth on every necessary coil, there was still an important waiting presence.Ga: Bheach a rún anois go raibh imleabhar do Shamhain níos mó ná an iarrachtaí neamháitúnacha sin.En: Now the secret was that Samhain's volume was more than those non-resident efforts.Ga: A mhaide breac le haghaidh miotas.En: A speckled staff for myth. Vocabulary Words:approaching: ag druidimilluminated: ag soilsiúpondering: ag smaoineamhcurious: fiosrachunknown: anaithnidjumbled: mearaírooted: fréamhcritical: criticiúilrelief: déircventure: éisinnhistoric: stairiúlaunexpected: gan choinnerumor: ráflaunveiled: neamhdhílteorcollaborative: roinnteachevolving: síor-athrúcultural: cúltúrthaopportunity: aisfhreagraappreciated: measmystery: rúndiamhairconnection: eipeasóid ghaolmharaforewarned: rabhaidhreuniting: athmhuintearassecrets: seancheachtaireachtrenewal: nuálaíochtsilent: cluileirobserved: féachgenuine: níturemerged: tháinig séaspirations: áisliú
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  • From Éire to Thanksgiving: A Heartwarming Village Play
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Éire to Thanksgiving: A Heartwarming Village Play Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-11-15-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Sa sráidbhaile buailteach, bhí an scoil ag ullmhú do dráma speisialta a bheadh ar siúl sna seachtainí romhainn.En: In the bustling village, the school was preparing for a special play that would take place in the coming weeks.Ga: Bhí fuinneamh le mothú i ngach cúinne.En: There was energy to be felt in every corner.Ga: D'fhéach an scoil cosúil le teach mór teolaí leis an halla amháin, agus d'fhéach na fuinneoga ar na crainn a bhí ag caitheamh duilleoga órga agus dearg i ngach áit.En: The school looked like a large cozy house with the one hall, and the windows overlooked the trees shedding golden and red leaves everywhere.Ga: Bhí Niamh ag suí ag bord beag, ag scríobh síos a cuid smaointe.En: Niamh was sitting at a small table, writing down her thoughts.Ga: Bhí sí cliste agus samhlaíoch, ach níor mhothaigh sí mar chuid den ghrúpa i gcónaí.En: She was clever and imaginative, but she didn't always feel like part of the group.Ga: Bhí sí fós ag iarraidh cuid níos mó a ghlacadh sa dráma.En: She still wanted to take on a bigger role in the play.Ga: D'fhéach sí suas go Cormac, an príomh-aisteoir sa dráma, agus an fear grinn.En: She looked up to Cormac, the lead actor in the play, and the comedian.Ga: Bhí Cormac féinmhuiníneach ar an dromchla, ach bhí eagla air faoi thuairimí daoine eile.En: Cormac was confident on the surface, but he feared the opinions of others.Ga: Bhí Aoife, an cúntóir mhúinteora, ag déanamh a dícheall chun an dráma a chur ar siúl gan deacrachtaí.En: Aoife, the teaching assistant, was doing her best to organize the play smoothly.Ga: Bhí dúshlán nua tagtha le tabhairt faoi deara: an dráma a oiriúnú do Lá an Bhuíochais.En: A new challenge arose: adapting the play for Thanksgiving Day.Ga: Cé nach traidisiún Éireannach é, bhí na muintir ón sráidbhaile ag iarraidh é a chuir isteach, mar go raibh an tsráidbhaile éagsúil i gcultúir.En: Although it's not an Irish tradition, the people from the village wanted to incorporate it, as the village was diverse in cultures.Ga: Nuair a thug Niamh le fios go raibh smaoineamh aici, d'éirigh le Cormac cineálta, ach d'fhan sé cineálach.En: When Niamh indicated she had an idea, Cormac was kind, but he remained neutral.Ga: Bhí sí féin-choscannach ach dúirt sí, "Cad más féidir linn grá an gheimhridh agus comhroinnt an Bhuíochais a chur le chéile sa dráma?En: She was a bit hesitant but said, "What if we could combine the love of winter and the sharing of Thanksgiving in the play?"Ga: "Bhí comhluadar ag gáirí, ach Aoife chuir sí isteach go socair agus mhínigh sí an féidearthacht.En: The group laughed, but Aoife calmly interjected and explained the possibility.Ga: Thosaigh agóidí, ach thacaigh Aoife le Niamh agus léirigh an cumas cruthaitheach a raibh inti.En: Objections arose, but Aoife supported Niamh and showcased the creative potential she had.Ga: Tar éis comhrá fada, agus Aoife ag iarraidh an scéal Éireannach agus an traidisiún Meiriceánach a cheangal le chéile, tháinig gach duine ar chomhréiteach.En: After a long discussion, and with Aoife trying to connect the Irish story and the American tradition, everyone reached a compromise.Ga: D'oibrigh Niamh chun an script a chur in athchóiriú, ag leanúint go raibh gach cultúr le feiceáil sa dráma.En: Niamh worked on revising the script, ensuring that every culture was represented in the play.Ga: Ar oíche an dráma, bhí an halla lán daoine, agus bhí an t-atmaisféar grianmhar agus áibhirseach.En: On the night of the play, the hall was full of people, and the atmosphere was sunny and lively.Ga: Nuair a chuir Niamh a smaointe os comhair na ndaoine, bhí gach duine ag bualadh bos.En: When Niamh presented her ideas to the audience, everyone applauded.Ga: Bhain siad taitneamh as an gcumas a bhí ag Niamh, agus mhothaigh sise gur bhain sí taitneamh as an bhfíor-leithéid sin.En: They enjoyed Niamh's talent, and she felt a deep sense of fulfillment.Ga: D'éirigh le Cormac freisin foghlaim faoin gcairdeas agus an tábhacht a bhaineann le foireann.En: Cormac also learned about friendship and the importance of teamwork.Ga: Bhí Niamh i lár an aird anois, muiníneach agus bródúil, agus lean an scéal ar aghaidh i gcóiriú nua, ag cur ina luí ar gach duine a thábhachtaí atá chomhroinnt agus cruthaitheacht.En: Niamh was now in the spotlight, confident and proud, and the story continued in a new arrangement, convincing everyone of the importance of sharing and creativity.Ga: Le móin bhí gach duine ag maolaigh, an ghaoth gheimhridh ag cumhachtú taobh amuigh, chuir an dráma deireadh lúcháireach i gcrích.En: With the turf fires mellowing down, and the winter wind powering outside, the play concluded on a joyful note.Ga: Agus, cé nach raibh Lá an Bhuíochais mar chuid dílis d'Éirinn, bhí an ceangail le chéile agus bronntanas na comhluadair láidir agus fíor.En: And, although Thanksgiving wasn’t an inherent part of Éire, the bonds and the gift of community were strong and true. Vocabulary Words:bustling: buailteachplay: drámaenergy: fuinneamhimaginative: samhlaíochlead: príomhactor: aisteoircomedian: fear grinnconfident: féinmhuiníneachopinions: tuairimíteaching assistant: cúntóir mhúinteorasmoothly: gan deacrachtaíadapting: oiriúnúThanksgiving: Lá an Bhuíochaisdiverse: éagsúilincorporate: cuir isteachhesitant: féin-choscannachinterjected: chuir sí isteachobjections: agóidícreative: cruthaitheachpotential: féidearthachtcompromise: comhréiteachrevising: athchóiriúrepresents: le feiceáillively: áibhirseachfulfilled: taitneamh as an bhfíor-leithéid sinspotlight: lár an airdmellowing: maolaighinherent: dílisbonds: ceangailcommunity: comhluadair
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  • Leprechaun Laughter: A Magical Mishap at Aillte Mhothair
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Leprechaun Laughter: A Magical Mishap at Aillte Mhothair Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-11-15-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí Lá Samhna ag druidim leis agus bhí an aimsir ag éirí fuar agus fliuch i mBaile Átha Cliath.En: Lá Samhna was approaching and the weather was becoming cold and wet in Baile Átha Cliath.Ga: Bhí Cillian, turasóir ó Chorcaigh, ar cuairt ar na hAillte Mhothair.En: Cillian, a tourist from Corcaigh, was visiting the Aillte Mhothair.Ga: Ba chartlannóir é Cillian, ach inniu, bhí sé lánsásta a scíth a ligean agus spraoi beag a bheith aige lena chairde, Aoife agus Séamus.En: Cillian was an archivist, but today, he was completely happy to relax and have a bit of fun with his friends, Aoife and Séamus.Ga: Bhí siad ar cuairt ar shiopa cuimhneacháin in aice leis na hailleacha.En: They were visiting a souvenir shop near the cliffs.Ga: I lár an bhruscair agus an mhiotais, bhí an fhuirseacht ag dul i dtreis.En: In the midst of the clutter and the myths, the humor was growing stronger.Ga: Shocraíodh Cillian cóta báistí nua a cheannach, ach bhí an stór beagán mearbhall.En: Cillian decided to buy a new raincoat, but the store was a bit confusing.Ga: Bhí rudaí i ngach áit - seaicéid, léinte, hataí, agus droch-aimsir taobh amuigh.En: Things were everywhere - jackets, shirts, hats, and bad weather outside.Ga: Thosaigh sé ag séideadh go trom.En: It started blowing heavily.Ga: Le beagán deifir, chuir Cillian a lámh ar chulaith a cheap sé a bhí ina chóta báistí.En: In a bit of a hurry, Cillian put his hand on a suit that he thought was a raincoat.Ga: Ach nach culaith leipreachán ollmhór a bhí ann!En: But wasn’t it a giant leprechaun suit!Ga: D'íoc sé as sula thug sé faoi deara a botún, agus d'fhág sé an siopa, lán dáimhréire agus tuirseach ag gáire leo féin.En: He paid for it before he noticed his mistake and left the shop, full of exasperation and tired from laughing to themselves.Ga: I lár an stoirme, nuair a thosaigh sé ag caitheamh báistí ina rabharta, bhí Cillian ag caitheamh a chulaith leipreachán.En: In the middle of the storm, when it began to rain in torrents, Cillian was wearing his leprechaun suit.Ga: Féachaint a bhí ar a aghaidh a chuir in iúl nach raibh a rún dílis - a chairde a chur faoi dhraíocht lena eachtraí.En: The look on his face indicated his plan wasn't sincere - to enchant his friends with his escapades.Ga: D’éirigh leis éirí aisteach nuair a d’éirigh an ciste scéireach nimhneach ag Spire na hAillte.En: He managed to become quite bizarre when the sharp, jagged precipice became menacing near the Spire na hAillte.Ga: D'fhéach Aoife agus Séamus ar Cillian agus iad ag pléasgadh ag gáire.En: Aoife and Séamus looked at Cillian and burst out laughing.Ga: Thóg siad grianghraif.En: They took pictures.Ga: Bhí Cillian ag seasamh, bródúil i gcuma leipreacháin, a aghaidh fliuch le fearthainn agus sásamh.En: Cillian stood proudly, looking like a leprechaun, his face wet with rain and satisfaction.Ga: Bhí a fhios aige nach cuimhin leo an chulaith ach a mbainfidís an-sult as.En: He knew they wouldn't remember the suit but would immensely enjoy it.Ga: Bhí sé ag tnúth le lá a thuilleadh marsantas a bhíonn acu sa siopa, ach d'oibrigh an botún ina fhabhar.En: He was looking forward to another day of merchandise in the shop, but his mistake worked in his favor.Ga: Níor labhair Cillian ach d'éisteacht le haoibh mhór, osnaidhíl Aoife, “Is finscéal thú! Tá a fhios agam anois cén fáth go raibh tú chomh díograiseach teacht anseo.”En: Cillian didn't speak but listened with a big smile, as Aoife sighed, “You’re a legend! Now I understand why you were so eager to come here.”Ga: Ag an deireadh, thuig Cillian gur thaitin na botúin chomh mór le rannpháirtíocht dhóiseanna greann.En: In the end, Cillian understood that mistakes were as enjoyable as participating in doses of humor.Ga: Bhí seasmhacht aige sa stoirmeach seaicéad, agus ar ndóigh, rud éigin a d’fhág scéal nua eachtrúil le roinnt.En: He remained steadfast in the stormy jacket, and of course, with something that left a new adventurous story to share.Ga: Mar sin, chonaic sé a thuras ní hamháin mar eachtra, ach mar uirlis lena chur suas an ghreann.En: Therefore, he saw his journey not only as an adventure but as a tool to cheer up the humor. Vocabulary Words:approaching: ag druidim leisarchivist: chartlannóirexasperation: dáimhréiretorrents: rabhartabizarre: aisteachmenacing: nimhneachprecipice: ciste scéireachsteadfast: seasmhachtenchant: chur faoi dhraíochtescapades: eachtraíspree: spraoisatisfaction: sásamhsouvenir: cuimhneacháinshop: siopastorm: stoirmclutter: bruscarjacket: seaicéadraincoat: cóta báistímistake: botúnlegend: finscéaleager: díograiseachconfusing: mearbhalladventure: eachtramerchandise: marsantashumor: fhuirseachtparticipation: rannpháirtíochttool: uirlisburst out: pléasgadhindicated: chuir in iúlflooding: caitheamh báistí
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  • The Prank That Went Awry: A Lesson in Courage
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: The Prank That Went Awry: A Lesson in Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-11-14-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí an scoil chónaithe clúiteach sin suite ar thaobh cnoc.En: The renowned boarding school was situated on the side of a hill.Ga: Ba é an t-am an Fómhar.En: It was Autumn.Ga: Bhí na duilleoga ag titim ar fud na háite.En: The leaves were falling all around.Ga: Bhí an chraobh ag athrú datha.En: The branches were changing color.Ga: Bhí Siobhán, Declan, agus Eoin ar scoil ansin.En: Siobhán, Declan, and Eoin were attending school there.Ga: Bhí Siobhán an chliste agus greannmhar.En: Siobhán was very smart and funny.Ga: Bhí griangraf uirthi ag baint taitnimh as ag tarraingt cleasanna.En: There was a photo of her enjoying pulling pranks.Ga: Lá amháin, bhí Siobhán ag smaoineamh ar an bprank is fearr.En: One day, Siobhán was thinking about the best prank.Ga: Bhí sé ar intinn aici cleas a imirt ar Eoin, a cara dílis.En: She intended to play a trick on Eoin, her loyal friend.Ga: Bhí sé ar aghaidh na scoile.En: It was the talk of the school.Ga: Bhí na mic léinn agus na múinteoirí ag súil leis.En: The students and teachers were looking forward to it.Ga: Bhí plean gleoite aici.En: She had a clever plan.Ga: Ba í an plean nach n-aithneodh Eoin itheann a mhála scoile le mustaird.En: Her plan was that Eoin wouldn't recognize his school bag after it had been filled with mustard.Ga: Ach, faraor, rinne sí botún.En: But, unfortunately, she made a mistake.Ga: Nuair a bhí sí ag cur an mustaird ar mhála Eoin, chuir sí i gcuimhne cleasán scothaiciméid uirthi.En: When she was putting the mustard on Eoin's bag, she recalled a legendary prankster.Ga: Thóg sí an mála mícheart.En: She took the wrong bag.Ga: Bhí an mála sin le Príomhoide Uasal O'Flaherty!En: It was the bag of Principal Mr. O'Flaherty!Ga: Bhí eagla ar Siobhán.En: Siobhán was scared.Ga: Cad a dhéanfaidh sí?En: What would she do?Ga: Ar maidin, bhí Príomhoide O'Flaherty ina sheasamh i lár an chlós.En: In the morning, Principal O'Flaherty was standing in the middle of the yard.Ga: Bhí an mála lán de mustaird aige.En: He had the bag full of mustard.Ga: Thosnaigh na daltaí ag gáire.En: The students started laughing.Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Siobhán go gcaithfeadh sí gníomh.En: Siobhán knew she had to act.Ga: Bhí sí idir dhá aigne.En: She was in two minds.Ga: An ndúirt sí an fhírinne nó an mheastar an milleán ar dhaoine eile?En: Should she tell the truth or put the blame on others?Ga: Bhí croí trom ag Siobhán.En: Siobhán had a heavy heart.Ga: Bhí sí ag smaoineamh faoi na hiarmhairtí.En: She was thinking about the consequences.Ga: Ach bhí a fhios aici nach raibh aon rud ceart murar mhíníodh sí an scéal.En: But she knew nothing was right unless she explained the situation.Ga: Chuaigh sí go hoifig an Phríomhoide.En: She went to the Principal's office.Ga: D’oscail sí an doras go cúramach.En: She opened the door carefully.Ga: Bhí Príomhoide O'Flaherty ag gáire fós go croíúil.En: Principal O'Flaherty was still laughing heartily.Ga: "Siobhán, tháinig mé ar rud cosúil leis nuair a bhí mé mo dhuine óg," a dúirt sé le meangadh mór air.En: "Siobhán, I came across something like this when I was young," he said with a big smile.Ga: "Bhí mé féin cosúil leatsa.En: "I was like you myself."Ga: "Bhí ionadh ar Siobhán.En: Siobhán was surprised.Ga: Ní raibh sí súil leis sin.En: She hadn't expected that.Ga: Mhínigh sí go raibh sí brónach faoi na fíricí.En: She explained that she was sorry about the facts.Ga: Bhí ionraiceacht aici.En: She was honest.Ga: D'admhaigh sí a botún.En: She admitted her mistake.Ga: D'fhreagair an Príomhoide í le moladh as an misneach.En: The Principal responded with praise for her courage.Ga: "Ní bheidh aon phíonós agatsa, ach a bheith cúramach," a dúirt sé go fáilteach.En: "There will be no punishment for you, just be careful," he said warmly.Ga: Bhí áthas agus faoiseamh ar Siobhán.En: Siobhán was happy and relieved.Ga: D’fhoghlaim sí ceacht maith.En: She learned a good lesson.Ga: Thug an eachtra sin muinín di as a teach dúshlán a chur roimpi.En: That incident gave her confidence to face challenges.Ga: Bhí an scoil lán de chuid ama greannmhar.En: The school was full of fun times.Ga: Tugadh amach ar thuras timpeall an clós.En: They went on a tour around the yard.Ga: Bhí fearthainn ag titim anuas mar cheiliúradh ag an deireadh.En: Rain was falling down as a celebration at the end.Ga: Bhí sé ina scéal a rith ina measc na ndaltaí agus bhí Seosamhán bocht sásta gur mhair an taobh greannmhar ann fós.En: It was a story that spread among the students, and poor Siobhán was glad the humorous side of her remained. Vocabulary Words:renowned: clúiteachsituated: suiteloyal: dílisclever: gleoiterecognize: aithneodhunfortunately: faraorlegendary: scothaiciméidprankster: cleasánmistake: botúnconsequences: iarmhairtíexplained: mhíníodhhonest: ionraiceachtcourage: misneachpunishment: píonósrelieved: faoiseamhheavy heart: croí tromcelebration: ceiliúradhsurprised: ionadhadmitted: d'admhaighpraise: moladhcareful: cúramachconfidence: muinínchallenge: dúshlántour: turasyard: clósintent: intinnspirit: meonlaughing: ag gáiretruth: fhírinnerain: feartheann
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  • Surprise Journey: A Heartwarming Break from the Books
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Surprise Journey: A Heartwarming Break from the Books Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí séasúr an fhómhair i mbarr a réime i gcathair Bhaile Átha Cliath.En: The autumn season was in full swing in the city of Baile Átha Cliath.Ga: bhíidh dathanna buí is órga ag soilsiú sa spéir lasmuigh de Leabharlann Choláiste na Tríonóide.En: Golden and yellow hues were shining in the sky outside Leabharlann Choláiste na Tríonóide.Ga: Istigh sa leabharlann chiúin, bhíodh Aisling agus Niall ina suí ag tábla adhmaid, timpeallaithe ag na leabhair mhóra.En: Inside the quiet library, Aisling and Niall sat at a wooden table, surrounded by large books.Ga: Bhí staidéar ar siúl acu don scrúdú deiridh an téarma.En: They were studying for the final exam of the term.Ga: Bhí Aisling an-dírithe ar a cuid oibre.En: Aisling was very focused on her work.Ga: Bhí cloigeann Aisling beagáinín trom le hábhar an lae inniu.En: Her head was a little heavy with the material of the day.Ga: Mar sin féin, bhíodh an dinglis sin ina croí, ag fás níos mó gach lá.En: Nonetheless, there was an emptiness growing in her heart, becoming bigger every day.Ga: Níorbh aon phioc é an t-uaigneas a mhothaigh sí i ngar dá teaghlach.En: The loneliness she felt being away from her family was significant.Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh barr feabhais a chur ar a cuid scrúduithe ach bhí sí ag cailleadh an baile.En: She wanted to excel in her exams, but she was missing home.Ga: Bhí Niall suite ar thaobh eile an bhoird, ag scimeáil trí leabhar gan mórán stró.En: Niall was seated on the other side of the table, skimming through books with little effort.Ga: Bhí plean aige san aigne.En: He had a plan in mind.Ga: Plean a chuirfeadh gliondar ar Aisling agus a ghlanfadh tuirse as a súile.En: A plan that would delight Aisling and wipe the fatigue from her eyes.Ga: Bhí surprise á chur ag cócaireacht aige, éinne cliste go maith le rún a choimeád.En: He was cooking up a surprise, clever enough to keep it a secret.Ga: Thosaigh lá eile den staidéar.En: Another day of study began.Ga: Bhí Aisling fós dírithe, ag breathnú go géar ar na nótaí ar leathanach.En: Aisling remained focused, intently looking at the notes on the page.Ga: Go tobann, rinne sí scaoilte leis an tuirse.En: Suddenly, she loosened up, letting go of the fatigue.Ga: D'fhéach Niall uirthi agus faoi dheireadh thosaigh sé ag tabhairt faoi deara.En: Niall noticed her and finally started realizing.Ga: Caithfeadh a plean dul i bhfeidhm anois.En: His plan had to come into effect now.Ga: Thug sé taibhsín donn di, rud beag neamhghnách san áireamh.En: He handed her a small brown paper, something a bit unusual included.Ga: "Seo rud beag difriúil duit," a dúirt sé le aoibh.En: "Here's something a little different for you," he said with a smile.Ga: D'oscail Aisling an nóta a d’fhág Niall di.En: Aisling opened the note Niall left for her.Ga: "A Aisling," a léigh sí go ciúin.En: "Dear Aisling," she read quietly.Ga: "Tá surprise mhór agam duit.En: "I have a big surprise for you.Ga: Chuir mé turas abhaile in áireamh duit.En: I've arranged a trip home for you.Ga: Tá sé in am duit an gnáthamh a bhriseadh agus tamall a chaitheamh le do mhuintir.En: It's time to break the routine and spend some time with your family."Ga: "Bhí ionadh ar Aisling agus a croí ag cíocras le háthas, ach bhí fochoimeád an phlean ag plé le Niall.En: Aisling was surprised, and her heart swelled with joy, but the secrecy of the plan played on her mind.Ga: An mbeadh sí in ann suí síos óna cuid staidéir?En: Would she be able to step away from her studies?Ga: Stán sí ar an bpáipéar, smaointe ag reathaigh trína hintinn.En: She stared at the paper, thoughts racing through her mind.Ga: Rinne sí cinneadh, áit a raibh croí ag dul níos mó ná inchinn.En: She made a decision, letting her heart lead over her mind.Ga: Bhí sí faoi bhrú, ach b'é sin í an deis a bhí ag teastáil uirthi.En: She was under pressure, but this was the opportunity she needed.Ga: “Go raibh maith agat, Niall,” a dúirt sí go mall.En: "Thank you, Niall," she said softly.Ga: “Tá sé ag teastáil uaim.En: "I needed this."Ga: ”Críochnaíodh an staidéar le gliondar nua le haisling.En: The study concluded with a new contentment in Aisling's soul.Ga: Ní raibh ach nóiméad beag amuigh ar na leabhair, ach bhí na súile ag taitneamh le soilse.En: There was just a moment away from the books, but her eyes were shining brightly.Ga: Tá cúpla lá sa bhaile anois ag fanacht léi.En: A few days at home now awaited her.Ga: Bhí malairt tuisceana déanta aici.En: She had a changed understanding.Ga: Bhí obair thábhachtach, ach bhí iarmhairtí a thábhachtaí ag teacht anuas ó chroí teaghlaigh.En: Work was important, but the most significant consequences arose from a warm family heart.Ga: Thóg sí an nóta, aoibh i mbéal a gcairde.En: She took the note, smiling among her friends.Ga: Rinne sí a gcuid ríomh ag imeachta an lae agus cá bhfios, b'fhéidir go ndéanfadh sí níos fearr oibre ach gur thug sí é sin di féin.En: She made her daily calculations and who knows, maybe she would work better knowing she gave herself that break.Ga: Tá aonrú measartha riachtanach chun rud éigin álainn a chruthú ó bhun.En: A certain amount of distance is necessary to create something beautiful from scratch. Vocabulary Words:autumn: fómharhues: dathannaquiet: ciúinsurrounded: timpeallaithefocused: díritheemptiness: dinglisloneliness: uaigneasexcel: barr feabhaisdelight: gliondarfatigue: tuirsesurprise: iontasrealizing: tabhairt faoi dearanote: nótaroutine: gnáthamhheart: croípressure: brúopportunity: deisconsequences: iarmhairtícontentment: gliondarunderstanding: tuigsedistance: aonrúcreate: chruthúscratch: ó bhunheavy: tromplan: pleanclever: clisteincluded: san áireamhshine: soilsiúglimmer: taitneamhdecision: cinneadh
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