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Fluent Fiction - Irish: Courage on the Cliffs: Niamh's Breakthrough to Bonding
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Sa gheimhreadh fuar, ar bharr Aillte an Mhothair, bhí gníomh aontaithe ar siúl do chomhoibrithe cuideachta áitiúil.
En: In the cold winter, atop Aillte an Mhothair, there was a team-building activity for the employees of a local company.

Ga: Bhí gaoth nimhneach ag séideadh, ag sciobadh na scamaill bhána os cionn na bhfostaithe bailithe le chéile.
En: A biting wind was blowing, sweeping the white clouds above the gathered employees.

Ga: Bhí Niamh, dearthóir grafach introspective, ar eagla agus fuar, ach réidh chun cuir chuici féin.
En: Niamh, an introspective graphic designer, was nervous and cold, but ready to push herself.

Ga: Ní raibh sí compordach i measc grúpaí móra; bhí aigne ciúin aici.
En: She wasn't comfortable among large groups; she had a quiet nature.

Ga: Bhí fonn uirthi, áfach, nasc níos doimhne a chruthú lena comhghleacaithe, go háirithe le Siobhán agus Ciarán.
En: She was eager, however, to form a deeper connection with her colleagues, especially with Siobhán and Ciarán.

Ga: Bhí luas i gcroí Niamh agus í ag smaoineamh ar an bhfoireann a bheith ina chéile.
En: There was a rush in Niamh's heart as she thought about the team coming together.

Ga: Bhí an bhanaltra tógtha uirthi, ach bhí aidhm aici.
En: She was affected by the group's enthusiasm, but she had a purpose.

Ga: Bhí sí réidh le glacadh le dúshláin.
En: She was ready to embrace challenges.

Ga: Bhí sraith cleachtaí á n-eagrú ag an bhfoireann.
En: A series of exercises were being organized by the team.

Ga: Bhí an chéad cheann ag hikes ar na hems crainn.
En: The first one involved hikes along the tree lines.

Ga: Bhí eagla ar Niamh, ach thóg sí a misneach.
En: Niamh was frightened, but she gathered her courage.

Ga: Bhí slabhra comhráite ann de réir mar a thug na comhghleacaithe tacaíocht dá chéile.
En: There was a chain of conversations as colleagues supported each other.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán i ndiaidh dó buille beagán agus bhí sí ceart go leor.
En: Siobhán had stumbled a bit but was fine.

Ga: Ach tharla rud éigin nuair a bhí gach duine ag mezcla leis an áilleacht iontach thíos orthu.
En: Yet something happened when everyone was mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty below them.

Ga: Chuaigh Ciaran ag plé an chlaí agus bhuail sé ar shléibhte caola.
En: Ciarán was climbing along the ridge and struck a narrow ledge.

Ga: Bhí sé crith faoi eagla agus bhí sé i mbaol sleamhnú síos.
En: He was shaking with fear and was in danger of slipping down.

Ga: Bhí eagla mhór ar Niamh le bheith gafa ann, ach go tobann bhí cúnamh ag glaoch.
En: Niamh was terrified of being trapped there, but suddenly help was calling.

Ga: D'fhéach sí isteach go domhain ina cróiceann, agus thug cumhacht di a lámh a mholadh do Chiarán díreach in am.
En: She looked deep within herself and found the strength to offer her hand to Ciarán just in time.

Ga: Chaith sí gach eagla go tuatháil, bhí misneach aici.
En: She cast aside every fear, showing bravery.

Ga: Tar éis an eachtra sin, admhaíodh Niamh mar bhean de thacaíocht agus misneach.
En: After that incident, Niamh was recognized as a woman of support and courage.

Ga: Bhí briseadh tríd ar eagla uirthi, ach bhí a raibh a dhéanamh ag ansin ag tabhairt tacaíocht agus spiorad do gach duine.
En: She broke through her fear, but what she did there provided support and spirit to everyone.

Ga: Bhí meas ag a comhghleacaithe anois uirthi.
En: Her colleagues now held her in high regard.

Ga: Níos tábhachtaí fós, bhí sí féin níos muiníní agus níos oscailte.
En: More importantly, she became more confident and open herself.

Ga: Fágadh Aillte an Mhothair ina ndiaidh, líonadh le haontacht abhus agus radharcra dho-aimsithe faoin uisce.
En: They left Aillte an Mhothair behind, filled with a sense of unity and indescribable scenery below.

Ga: Bhí an cluiche bailout ar a bóthar.
En: The next adventure was on the horizon.

Ga: Ba é seo an áit ar phléasc Niamh a intiúlacht a threascairt.
En: This was the place where Niamh broke through her introspection.

Ga: Bhí sí ní amháin mar chuid den fhoireann, ach mar réalta a bhí mar thoradh ar theacht isteach a cion, ag tabhairt tacaíocht, agus ag glacadh le leibhéal nua sa chuideachta a raibh sí gafa ann.
En: She was not only part of the team but a shining star who contributed, offered support, and accepted a new level in the company she was involved with.

Vocabulary Words:
introspective: introspective
biting: nimhneach
sweeping: sciobadh
frightened: eagla
mesmerized: ag mezcla
breathtaking: iontach
ledge: caola
shaking: crith
trapped: gafa
bravery: misneach
courage: misneach
fear: eagla
scenery: radharcra
unity: aontacht
challenge: dúshláin
suddenly: go tobann
support: tacaíocht
struck: bhuail
ridge: chlaí
team-building: gníomh aontaithe
gathered: bailithe
narrow: caola
embrace: glacadh
chain: slabhra
broke through: briseadh tríd
recognition: admhaíodh
held in high regard: meas ag
open: oscailte
descent: sleamhnú
horizon: bóthar

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Butterfly Chaos Unleashed: A Winter Adventure in Dublin
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí sé i lár an gheimhridh in aice le Gairdín Luibheolaíoch Bhaile Átha Cliath.
En: It was mid-winter near the Gairdín Luibheolaíoch Bhaile Átha Cliath (Dublin Botanic Gardens).

Ga: Fuair Aisling fuinneamh as áilleacht na nglasraí síorghlasa agus na teochreasa sa teach gloine.
En: Aisling drew energy from the beauty of the evergreen plants and the tropical environment inside the glasshouse.

Ga: Bhí an teas istigh ina séis rómánsach in aice leis an aer fuar amuigh.
En: The warmth inside was a romantic contrast to the cold air outside.

Ga: Bhí treoraí an ghrúpa, Niall, ag míniú faoi fhéileacan eisiach ó Thír na bhFéileacán.
En: The group's guide, Niall, was explaining about an exclusive butterfly from Tír na bhFéileacán (Land of the Butterflies).

Ga: Bhí suim mhór ag Aisling ann.
En: Aisling was very interested.

Ga: Shíl sí go mbeadh sé go hiontach na féileacáin seo a fheiceáil go dlúth.
En: She thought it would be wonderful to see these butterflies up close.

Ga: Tharraing sí an doras beag ar oscailt gan smaoineamh, agus scaoil grúpa féileacán ildaite amach.
En: Without thinking, she opened a small door and released a group of colorful butterflies.

Ga: Sumaire!
En: Oh no!

Ga: Bhí geit ar gach duine, ach níor gheallscairt a rinne Aisling ach an misneach a bhain as an tasc seo; ní raibh sí ag iarraidh náire a chur ar a háithreas féin ós comhair Niall.
En: Everyone was startled, but instead of panicking, Aisling found the courage to handle the situation; she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of Niall.

Ga: Thosaigh an rásaíocht i ngairdíní.
En: The chase began in the gardens.

Ga: Léimeadh na féileacáin ó bhláth go bláth, agus bhí ar Aisling a lán oibre déanta.
En: The butterflies flitted from flower to flower, and Aisling had a lot of work to do.

Ga: Bhí sí ábalta Sinéad, cuairteoir eile, a mhealladh cabhrú léi.
En: She was able to persuade Sinéad, another visitor, to help her.

Ga: Bhí magadh i gcónaí ag Siobhan: "Tóg an sciathán leis, Aisling!" a scairt sí, agus casadh féileacán ar ghlacadh san aer.
En: There was always teasing from Siobhan: "Take the wing with you, Aisling!" she exclaimed as a butterfly twirled in the air.

Ga: Le gáire, fuair Siobhan agus Aisling cúpla cuairteoir eile chun siad a ghlacadh leo sa chluiche seo.
En: With laughter, Siobhan and Aisling managed to get a few other visitors to join in this game.

Ga: Chuir siad plan i gcrích.
En: They executed a plan.

Ga: D'éirigh le hAisling le cabhair-chairdineach a modh a n-iompar, agus féileacáin as a dteach cónaithe as arís.
En: Aisling, with the supportive help of her companions, managed to guide the butterflies back into their dwelling.

Ga: Bhí sé ina ghluaiseacht craiceáilte, ach d'oibrigh siad mar fhoireann.
En: It was a crazy movement, but they worked as a team.

Ga: Tar éis roinnt iarrachtaí, d'éirigh le haisling agus a cairde na féileacáin ins an dtigh gloine a chur ar ais.
En: After several attempts, Aisling and her friends succeeded in getting the butterflies back into the glasshouse.

Ga: D'fhéach gach duine orthu le spéis agus le moladh.
En: Everyone looked at them with interest and praise.

Ga: Bhí an bheirt Siobhan agus Niall i láthair, agus thug Niall nod admhairte do Aisling.
En: Both Siobhan and Niall were present, and Niall gave a nod of admiration to Aisling.

Ga: Bhí Aisling ina hero anois, le muinín nua.
En: Aisling was now a hero, with newfound confidence.

Ga: Foghlaim sí go bhfuil gáire uaireanta mar an réiteach is fearr.
En: She learned that sometimes laughter is the best solution.

Ga: Agus an t-am sin, i measc na ngairdíní síochánta, fuair Aisling an laochra ó na cuairteoirí agus an cead a leanúint ar aghaidh lena fiosracht gan eagla.
En: And at that moment, among the peaceful gardens, Aisling received the hero's welcome from the visitors and the permission to continue her curiosity without fear.

Ga: Bhí sí sásta sa deireadh.
En: She was happy in the end.

Vocabulary Words:
mid-winter: lár an gheimhridh
glasshouse: teach gloine
exclusive: eisiach
courage: misneach
embarrass: náire
chase: rásaíocht
flitted: léimeadh
persuade: a mhealladh
teasing: magadh
twirled: casadh
supportive: cabhrach
dwelling: áit chónaithe
admiration: admhaíl
hero: laoch
confidence: muinín
solution: réiteach
permission: cead
curiosity: fiosracht
praise: moladh
guide: treoraí
evergreen: síorghlasa
tropical: teochreasa
startled: geit
execute: chur i gcrích
attempts: iarrachtaí
peaceful: síochánta
hero's welcome: laochra
tropical: teochreasa
game: cluiche
flitted: léimeadh

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Love Blossoms in Winter: A Tale of Rediscovery
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí sioc ar maidin i nGairdíní Luibheolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath.
En: There was frost in the morning at the Gairdíní Luibheolaíochta in Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí an grian ag soilsiú, ach bhí an t-aer fós fuar.
En: The sun was shining, but the air was still cold.

Ga: Bhí an-spiorad na Féile Vailintín le feiceáil sna gairdíní.
En: The spirit of Valentine's Day was very much visible in the gardens.

Ga: Bhí croíthe móra, dearga crochta thar na crainn agus solas beag bídeach ag glioscarnach ina measc.
En: Large, red hearts were hung over the trees, and tiny lights were twinkling among them.

Ga: Bhí Niamh ag siúl tríd an áit le cara mór aici, Cara.
En: Niamh was walking through the place with her good friend, Cara.

Ga: Bhí cóisir sa phlandlann ar siúl, lán le lánúineacha sona.
En: There was a party happening in the greenhouse, full of happy couples.

Ga: Bhí sé deacair do Niamh gan smaoineamh ar a croí briste.
En: It was hard for Niamh not to think of her broken heart.

Ga: Bhí sí imníoch agus míshásta faoi ghrá.
En: She was anxious and unhappy about love.

Ga: Os comhair na gceardlanna bláthanna, chonaic sí Eoghan, cara ó laethanta a hóige, gan choinne.
En: In front of the flower workshops, she unexpectedly saw Eoghan, a friend from her youth.

Ga: "Dia dhuit, Niamh," arsa Eoghan, ag preabadh i dtreo Niamh agus Cara.
En: "Hello, Niamh," said Eoghan, jumping toward Niamh and Cara.

Ga: Bhí aoibh air, súilí glé ag soilsiú faoina hata geimhridh.
En: He had a smile, with bright eyes shining under his winter hat.

Ga: Bhí Niamh sáite i gcúram na croí briste, ach níorbh fhéidir gan aoibh a chur ar ais chuige.
En: Niamh was engulfed in the care of the broken heart, but she couldn't help but smile back at him.

Ga: Bhí cara cineálta agus dílis i gcónaí é Eoghan.
En: Eoghan was always a kind and loyal friend.

Ga: Bhuail Niamh agus Eoghan lena chéile ag na bláthanna oráiste, áit a raibh boladh álainn orthu.
En: Niamh and Eoghan met again at the orange flowers, which had a lovely scent.

Ga: "Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú?
En: "How are you?

Ga: Murab ionann agus na bláthanna seo, níl mo chroí chomh geal na laethanta seo," dúirt Niamh, ag gáire beag.
En: Unlike these flowers, my heart isn't that bright these days," said Niamh, with a small laugh.

Ga: Bhí Cara ag siúl siar, ag iarraidh am a thabhairt dos na seanchairde bualadh lena chéile.
En: Cara was walking back, wanting to give the old friends time to meet again.

Ga: Bhí Niamh cúthail, ach bhí rud éigin sa chraic a bhí ag Eoghan a chuirfeadh teas ina croí.
En: Niamh was shy, but something in Eoghan's conversation brought warmth to her heart.

Ga: Bhí comhrá a bhí acu faoi chuimhneacha óige.
En: They had a conversation about childhood memories.

Ga: Phléigh siad na cuimhní cumhra agus d’fhás caidreamh úr.
En: They talked about the fragrant memories and a new relationship began to grow.

Ga: Go tobann, bhí Eoghan ag cogaint a liopa, néirbhíseach.
En: Suddenly, Eoghan was biting his lip, nervous.

Ga: "Niamh, tá rud éigin ba cheart dom a rá," thosaigh sé.
En: "Niamh, there's something I should say," he began.

Ga: Bhí anáil á choinneáil ag Niamh.
En: Niamh held her breath.

Ga: "Le tamall anuas, tá ag dul orm rud éigin speisialta dúot.
En: "For some time now, I've felt something special for you.

Ga: Cé go bhfuil an Nollaig thart, tá sé in am do mo rún a nochtadh.
En: Even though Christmas is over, it's time to reveal my secret.

Ga: Tá mé i ngrá leat.
En: I'm in love with you."

Ga: "Bhí tost, ach ní raibh a súile brónach.
En: There was silence, but her eyes were not sad.

Ga: Bhraith sí an teas ag méadú in aice leis na bláthanna, i measc an tsneachta.
En: She felt the warmth increasing near the flowers, among the snow.

Ga: D’fhéach sí isteach i súile Eoghan.
En: She looked into Eoghan's eyes.

Ga: "Go raibh maith agat as a rá liom.
En: "Thank you for telling me.

Ga: Tá sé deacair fós dom, ach b’fhéidir go bhfuil spás i mo chroí don ghrá athuair.
En: It's still hard for me, but maybe there's space in my heart for love again."

Ga: "Thosaigh siad ag siúl lámh ar láimh sa phlandlann.
En: They started walking hand in hand in the greenhouse.

Ga: Ag an bpointe seo, tháinig Cara ar ais.
En: At this point, Cara returned.

Ga: Thug sí miongháire gleoite agus thug sí na bheannachtaí is fearr sa ghrá don mbeirt.
En: She gave a cute smile and offered the best blessings in love to the pair.

Ga: Ag deireadh an lae, bhí bród ar Niamh as glacadh leis an gcéim nua.
En: At the end of the day, Niamh felt proud for accepting this new step.

Ga: Thosaigh sí ar an turas chun creideamh sa ghrá a fháil ar ais.
En: She began the journey to regain faith in love.

Ga: Faoin spéir geal, faoi sholas na croíthe dearga, d’fhoghlaim Niamh nach raibh an ghrá an-éagsúil le bláthanna geimhridh – fiú nuair a bhíonn an chuisneart ann, is féidir leo seasamh agus fás i gcónaí.
En: Under the bright sky, under the light of the red hearts, Niamh learned that love wasn't very different from winter flowers — even when the cold is present, they can still stand and grow.

Vocabulary Words:
frost: sioc
spirit: spiorad
anxious: imníoch
unhappy: míshásta
greenhouse: plandlann
broken: briste
engulfed: sáite
scent: boladh
fragrant: cumhra
conversation: comhrá
nervous: néirbhíseach
reveal: nochtadh
silence: tost
proud: bród
journey: turas
faith: creideamh
shine: soilsiú
twinkle: glioscarnach
unexpectedly: gan choinne
youth: óige
bright: glé
shy: cúthail
grow: fás
lip: liopa
special: speisialta
secret: rún
hard: deacair
space: spás
blessings: beannachtaí
learned: d’fhoghlaim

Fluent Fiction - Irish: The Lost Manuscript: A Love Story Through Celtic Mythology
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Story Transcript:

Ga: I lár an bhliain, leannán a bhí sa chroí ag gach duine timpeall Baile Átha Cliath.
En: In the middle of the year, a lover was at the heart of everyone around Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí sneachta éadrom ag titim ar Thrá Lí agus croíthe dearga ag lasadh trí na fuinneoga.
En: Light snow was falling on Trá Lí and red hearts were glowing through the windows.

Ga: Bhí an Ceathrú Seans ar an Aer ag síorghluaiseacht ar raidió Saorstát na hÉireann agus bhí Ronan, leabharlannaí tiomanta, ag obair i Leabharlann Choláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath.
En: An Ceathrú Seans ar an Aer was constantly moving on raidió Saorstát na hÉireann and Ronan, a dedicated librarian, was working in the library of Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath.

Ga: Bhí Ronan ag grá do na leabhair ní ba mhó ná do dhaoine riamh, ach bhí draíocht faisnéise i Siobhán, staraí bríomhar a bhí ar cuairt, a mheall a chroí.
En: Ronan loved books more than people ever did, but there was a magical allure in Siobhán, a lively historian visiting, that captured his heart.

Ga: Bhog siad anois idir na seilfeanna arda leabhartha, ag cuardach lámhscríbhinn bhrare.
En: They moved now between the tall bookshelves, searching for a rare manuscript.

Ga: Ba mhór an trua ná go raibh an lámhscríbhinn imithe as an áit sin.
En: It was a great pity that the manuscript had disappeared from that location.

Ga: Bhí Siobhán ag iniúchadh faoi mhiotaseolaíocht Cheilteach.
En: Siobhán was researching Celtic mythology.

Ga: Bhí teoiric aici faoin lámhscríbhinn a bhí tabhachtach dá cuid taighde.
En: She had a theory about a manuscript that was important to her research.

Ga: Bhí uaireanta áirithe aici chun an lámhscríbhinn a fháil roimh léacht riméadach.
En: She had a limited amount of time to find the manuscript before an exciting lecture.

Ga: “Caithfimid é a aimsiú, Ronan.
En: “We must find it, Ronan.

Ga: Níl mórán ama againn,” ar sí, agus díograis dearg ina shúile.
En: We don't have much time,” she said, with a fiery zeal in her eyes.

Ga: Bhí Ronan imníoch.
En: Ronan was anxious.

Ga: D’fhéadfadh scannal titim anuas ar an leabharlann dá gcaillfidís an lámhscríbhinn.
En: A scandal could fall upon the library if they lost the manuscript.

Ga: B’fhearr leis dul i dteagmháil leis na húdaráis, ach bhí rud éigin i ndán di ann le Siobhán, a béaloideas béal dorcha ginstil.
En: He would rather contact the authorities, but there was something in store for him there with Siobhán, her storytelling dark and bewitching.

Ga: Le chéile, thosaigh siad ag siúl timpeall an troscán glactha, na seilfeanna atá ag uisce, agus na hallaí ciúine, lena n-aghaidh spíonta le fonn.
En: Together, they started walking around the reception furniture, the leaking shelves, and the quiet halls, their faces drawn with determination.

Ga: Bhí siad sa Sean-Seomra le hurlár péine, na leabharlanna ag iarraidh an lámhscríbhinn a thabhairt chun solais.
En: They were in the Old Room with a pine floor, the librarians trying to bring the manuscript to light.

Ga: Fágadh bealach caol ag dreapadh bun an túr ársa.
En: A narrow path was left climbing the base of an ancient tower.

Ga: D'aimsigh siad stair faoi thalamh a d’oifigíonn paiste caocaochta.
En: They discovered underground history officiating a blind alley.

Ga: Shroich siad seomra ceilte le gléas sofaisticiúil.
En: They reached a hidden room with a sophisticated device.

Ga: Siobhán luadh a staidéar ar mheicníochtaí ársa agus láithreach thug Ronan cúnamh léi.
En: Siobhán applied her knowledge of ancient mechanisms and immediately, Ronan assisted her.

Ga: Tugadh leis a fhios nach bhoinn amháin mórán saorga, ach le chéile, d’oscail siad an meicníocht, ag fágáil solas créalta ag dul in airde ar an lámhscríbhinn ionúin.
En: It was made known that not alone a lot artificial, but together, they opened the mechanism, leaving a soft light rising upon the cherished manuscript.

Ga: Le díograis agus faoiseamh, rith Ronan agus Siobhán ar ais chuig an halla, mar bhí an léachtóir ag teacht isteach chun tosaigh ar an léacht.
En: With zeal and relief, Ronan and Siobhán rushed back to the hall, as the lecturer was coming in to start the lecture.

Ga: Bhí an lámhscríbhinn sábháilte anois.
En: The manuscript was safe now.

Ga: Gaineamh Ronan a féinmhuinín agus thuig sé an rud a thagann le hathrú nuair a théann comhoibrithe idirghníomhartha.
En: Ronan gained confidence and realized what comes with change when interactions between colleagues occur.

Ga: D’aithin Siobhán an tábhacht a bhaineann le pleanáil airneán agus éachtaí ar an bhfoireann.
En: Siobhán recognized the importance of careful planning and achievements in teamwork.

Ga: Agus sa deireadh, ar son an leabharlann a thacaigh leo riamh, d'fhéach siad amach ar an sleánú gealánach trasna ollpháirc an linn snámha.
En: And finally, for the library that had ever supported them, they looked out at the shimmering green across the swimming pool's vast field.

Ga: Is beag ba bheag go rachadh Ronan ag brionglóideach faoi eachtraí nua féideartha—le comhpháirtí nua tagtha isteach ina shaol.
En: It was only a little while before Ronan would dream of new potential adventures—with a new partner having entered his life.

Vocabulary Words:
allure: draíocht faisnéise
anxious: imníoch
bewitching: béal dorcha ginstil
cherished: ionúin
climbing: ag dreapadh
colleagues: comhoibrithe
confidence: féinmhuinín
dedicated: tiomanta
determination: fonn
fiery: dearg
interactions: idirghníomhartha
librarian: leabharlannaí
manuscript: lámhscríbhinn
mechanisms: meicníochtaí
narrow: caol
officiating: a d’oifigíonn
path: bealach
planning: pleanáil
rare: bhrare
relief: faoiseamh
researching: iniúchadh
scandal: scannal
shimmering: sleánú gealánach
sophisticated: sofaisticiúil
stories: béaloideas
storytelling: béaloideas
tower: túr
underground: faoi thalamh
zeal: díograis

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Lost & Found: A Sauropod Adventure in the Heart of Dublin
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí an fuacht sa gheimhreadh ag dul trí chnámha Siobhan agus Pádraig agus iad ag siúl isteach i Músaem Náisiúnta na hÉireann - Stair an Dúlra.
En: The cold of winter was going through Siobhan and Pádraig's bones as they walked into the Músaem Náisiúnta na hÉireann - Stair an Dúlra (National Museum of Ireland - Natural History).

Ga: Bhí cás speisialta acu an lá sin, cás a raibh greim acu air i bhfad ó shin agus a chuaigh ar iarraidh anois.
En: They had a special case that day, a case they had held onto long ago and was now missing.

Ga: "Cá bhfágfaimis é?" d'fhiafraigh Siobhan agus í ag breathnú thart go néata ar an halla ollmhór lán le cnámharlach dineasár.
En: "Where would we leave it?" Siobhan asked, looking neatly around the huge hall full of dinosaur skeletons.

Ga: Bhí sé cosúil le siopa bréagán móra do dhaoine fásta.
En: It was like a giant toy store for adults.

Ga: "Bhí siad timpeall anseo áit éigin," a dúirt Pádraig, ag tochailt ina pócaí féachaint an bhféadfadh sé an mála lóin a aimsiú as a bhfaca sé riamh.
En: "They were around here somewhere," said Pádraig, rummaging through his pockets to see if he could find the lunch bag that he had ever seen.

Ga: Chaill sé rudaí go minic; fiú a chloch scéalta féin uaireanta.
En: He often lost things; even his own story stone sometimes.

Ga: Gabh sí faoi deara a caillteanas le cáineadh go minic.
En: She often noticed his loss with criticism.

Ga: "Níl cead ag ithe anseo," rabhart Siobhan, a súile ag gliomaigh leis an eagla.
En: "No eating allowed here," Siobhan warned, her eyes glinting with fear.

Ga: Bhí plean ag Siobhan.
En: Siobhan had a plan.

Ga: D’fhéach sí chuici féin ag an bhfoireann, agus bhí díograis feigned ina roibealach.
En: She looked to the staff, with feigned enthusiasm in her gait.

Ga: "Féach an taispeántas nua sin! Ní mór dom é a fheiceáil!" dúirt sí os ard, ag tabhairt faoi deara gur tháinig an mionscálán sonrach chun airde.
En: "Look at that new exhibit! I must see it!" she said loudly, noting that the specific display caught attention.

Ga: Bhí sí ag siúl i dtreo na taispeántas nua le radharc díreach, ag fágáil Pádraig sáinnithe ag an láthair dineasáir.
En: She walked toward the new exhibits with direct focus, leaving Pádraig stranded at the dinosaur site.

Ga: Fós, bhí an seans maith le Pádraig.
En: Still, Pádraig had a good chance.

Ga: Tháinig sé ar an láithreach cáiliúil i ngeall le ocho... sin é.
En: He stumbled upon the famous spot due to an... oh, there it was.

Ga: Bhí an mála lóin sínte díreach taobh thiar de chos mór sauropód, mar a bhí tuairisc tugtha aige.
En: The lunch bag was stretched just behind the giant foot of a sauropod, as he had reported.

Ga: Juraigh sé agus rug sé air, áfach táirchtigthigh, sular ghlas an garda air leis an stua mhór.
En: He swore and grabbed it, however, cautiously, before the guard caught him in the wide arch.

Ga: “Cad é sin agat ann?” arsa an garda.
En: "What do you have there?" asked the guard.

Ga: Bhí sé diongbháilte, a thaithí ní éasca le casadh ar a sháil.
En: He was resolute, not easy to brush off.

Ga: Chuir Pádraig a lámh suas mar fhreagra, ag dréim leis go bhfeicfeadh sé go raibh an mála díreach.
En: Pádraig raised his hand in response, hoping he'd see it was just the bag.

Ga: D’ardaigh Siobhan a guth, á ligean cosúil le saineolaí ar stair dineasáraí.
En: Siobhan raised her voice, pretending to be a dinosaur history expert.

Ga: "An raibh a fhios agat go raibh na sauropóidí seo peaceálacha agus learmharacha?" arsa Siobhan, ag iarraidh athrú a thabhairt ar an áirithint.
En: "Did you know these sauropods were peaceful and huge?" Siobhan said, trying to divert attention.

Ga: D’éirigh an garda doiléir, ach sa deireadh bhain gach duine gáire as an mbeartas neamhshuntasach seo.
En: The guard grew uncertain, but eventually, everyone had a laugh at the innocuous scheme.

Ga: Cuireadh Siobhan agus Pádraig ar aisleacht chun an bia a ithe i gceart sa cheantar beorchtaí.
En: Siobhan and Pádraig were escorted to eat properly in the cafeteria area.

Ga: Bhí sé suaimhneach din an chabhán.
En: It was peaceful there.

Ga: Fuair Siobhan go raibh níos lú imní i gcónaí le hintinn chumhaith a bheith in úsáid.
En: Siobhan found that less worry always came with a smart mind being used.

Ga: Dhá bhealach a bhfuil ábhar maith ann.
En: Two ways where good sense is abundant.

Ga: Nuair a bhí siad críochnaithe, d'fhág siad an músaem níos sásta.
En: When they finished, they left the museum happier.

Ga: Bhí Siobhan níos réchúisí agus bhí Pádraig níos cúramaí lena chuid rudaí.
En: Siobhan was more relaxed, and Pádraig was more careful with his things.

Ga: B'fhéidir gurb é seo an músaem lódóireachta d'eispéireas síoraí suaimhneach.
En: Perhaps this museum was an everlasting tranquil experience for them.

Vocabulary Words:
cold: fuacht
bones: cnámha
missing: ar iarraidh
rummaging: ag tochailt
neatly: néata
loss: caillteanas
criticism: cáineadh
glinting: gliomaigh
feigned: feigned
enthusiasm: díograis
stumbled: tháinig
famous: cáiliúil
cautiously: táirchtigthigh
resolute: diongbháilte
pretending: á ligean
peaceful: peaceálacha
uncertain: doiléir
innocuous: neamhshuntasach
escorted: ar aisleacht
cafeteria: ceantar beorchtaí
tranquil: suaimhneach
everlasting: síoraí
plan: plean
focused: díreach
attention: áirithint
scheme: beartas
adult: do dhaoine fásta
giant: mór
swore: juraigh
experience: eispéireas