4 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: The Artistic Discovery: How Unity Market Transformed Lives Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-artistic-discovery-how-unity-market-transformed-lives/ Story Transcript: Ga: Ar maidin te, ag tús an tSamhraidh, thug Maeve aghaidh ar Mhargadh Aontachta ag Aillte an Mhothair. En: On a warm morning at the beginning of summer, Maeve headed to the Unity Market at the Cliffs of Moher. Ga: Bhí an oíche roimhe sin lán de phléascadh tinrimh agus áthas, ach anois, bhí an fhearg sa samhradh ag oscailt an lae nua. En: The previous night had been full of fireworks and joy, but now, the summer anger was opening a new day. Ga: Bhí an margadh lán de stallaí a bhí pacáilte le hearraí lámhdhéanta áille. En: The market was full of stalls packed with beautiful handmade goods. Ga: Shiúil Maeve thart, a súile ag scanadh gach stalla go cruinn. En: Maeve walked around, her eyes scanning each stall carefully. Ga: Bhí sí ag cuartú scéal uathúil faoina h-alt do pháipéar áitiúil. En: She was searching for a unique story for her article in the local paper. Ga: Bhí a fhios aici go raibh seans ann go mbeadh rud éigin speisialta sa mhargadh seo. En: She knew there was a chance she would find something special at this market. Ga: Bhí Cormac ina shuí taobh thiar dá stalla, a chuid ealaíne réidh le díol. En: Cormac was sitting behind his stall, his artwork ready for sale. Ga: Ealaíontóir ciúin ach cumasach a bhí ann. En: He was a quiet but talented artist. Ga: Bhí an chuma air go raibh sé beagán cúthail, ag seachaint teagmhála súl le custaiméirí féideartha. En: He seemed a bit shy, avoiding eye contact with potential customers. Ga: Chuir Maeve a aghaidh i dtreo stalla Cormaic, ag féachaint ar na pictiúir a rinne sé. En: Maeve turned to Cormac's stall, looking at the pictures he had made. Ga: "An bhfuil tú sásta labhairt liom faoin d’ealaín?" d’fhiafraigh sí le suim agus cineáltas. En: "Are you willing to talk to me about your art?" she asked with interest and kindness. Ga: D’fhéach Cormac uirthi ar feadh nóiméad. En: Cormac looked at her for a moment. Ga: "Ní minic a roinnim mo scéal," ar sé go ciúin. En: "I don't often share my story," he said quietly. Ga: Bhí sé soiléir go raibh drogall air. En: It was clear he was reluctant. Ga: Bhí Maeve ag iarraidh cur ina luí air. En: Maeve wanted to persuade him. Ga: "Cé hé an t-ealaíontóir taobh thiar den ealaín seo? Ní gá scéal iontach a bheith ann, ach ba mhaith liom eolas beag." En: "Who is the artist behind this art? It doesn't need to be an amazing story, but I'd like to know a bit." Ga: Bhí cinneadh déanta ag Maeve. En: Maeve made up her mind. Ga: Cheannaigh sí ceann de na pictiúir. En: She bought one of the pictures. Ga: "Tá sé álainn," a dúirt sí go dearfach. En: "It's beautiful," she said warmly. Ga: "B’fhéidir go gcuirfeadh sé sin le mo thuiscint ar d’obair." En: "Maybe that will add to my understanding of your work." Ga: Rinne Cormac gáire beag dona. En: Cormac gave a small smile. Ga: "Go raibh maith agat," ar sé. En: "Thank you," he said. Ga: D'airigh sé go raibh rud éigin difriúil faoi Maeve - b'fhéidir go raibh a croí ionraic. En: He felt that there was something different about Maeve—perhaps she had a genuine heart. Ga: Tar éis cúpla nóiméad, chuaigh Cormac i dteagmháil. En: After a few moments, Cormac engaged. Ga: "Bhuel," ar sé, "is as Conamara mé. En: "Well," he said, "I’m from Connemara. Ga: D'úsáid mé mo shaoire sa bhaile chun na pictiúir seo a dhéanamh. En: I used my holiday at home to make these pictures. Ga: Is mian liom an áilleacht nádúrtha a ghabháil." En: I want to capture the natural beauty." Ga: Thosaigh Maeve ag scríobh síos gach focal a dúirt sé. En: Maeve started jotting down every word he said. Ga: Bhí spéis agam aici ina chaint faoi inspioráid na h-áiteanna áille in Éirinn. En: She was genuinely interested in his talk about the inspiration from beautiful places in Ireland. Ga: Le h-imeacht ama, d'oscailt Cormac suas níos mó. En: Over time, Cormac opened up more. Ga: "Is ealaíontóir féin-oilte mé. En: "I’m a self-taught artist. Ga: D’fhoghlaim mé gach rud ó mo tháthair." En: I learned everything from my father." Ga: Bhí áthas ar Maeve ar deireadh. En: Maeve was finally delighted. Ga: "Tá tú iontach, Cormac. En: "You’re amazing, Cormac. Ga: Beidh do scéal i m’alt m’ionad oibre." En: Your story will be in my article at work." Ga: Léirigh an Earrach sin scéal álainn Maeve. En: That spring revealed Maeve's beautiful story. Ga: Foilsíodh a halt cúpla lá ina dhiaidh, ag moladh Cormaic agus a thallann. En: Her article was published a few days later, praising Cormac and his talent. Ga: Tar éis an phoibliú, tháinig méadú suntasach ar dhíolacháin Cormaic. En: After the publicity, Cormac’s sales increased significantly. Ga: Bhí a chuid ealaíne á plasáil ar fud na tíre, agus d'airigh sé go mór buíochas. En: His artwork was being displayed across the country, and he felt deeply grateful. Ga: Tháinig an Léamh a bhí beathachta i gcló rausbhod a ré patroil leis an saol. En: The growth brought by the exposure felt magical. Ga: D’fhoghlaim Maeve fiú go dteastaíonn foighne uaireanta, agus d'fhoghlaim Cormac fiú go dtéann oscailt suas níos faide ná mar a shamhlódh sé. En: Maeve learned that patience is sometimes required, and Cormac learned that opening up can lead further than he had imagined. Ga: Bhí samhradh iontach ag ár gcairde nua, agus léirigh an margadh ag Aillte an Mhothair bealach nua dóibh beirt. En: Our new friends had a fantastic summer, and the market at the Cliffs of Moher opened a new path for both of them. Ga: Scoith siad smaointe agus áilleacht na h-iontrála. En: They shared ideas and the beauty of their encounter. Ga: Agus mar sin, bhí an scéal láidir agus sona seolta. En: And thus, the strong and happy story unfolded. Vocabulary Words: - previous: roimhe - handmade: lámhdhéanta - stall: stalla - unique: uathúil - shy: cúthail - avoiding: seachaint - persuade: cur ina luí - genuine: ionraic - reluctant: drogall - jotting: ag scríobh - inspiration: inspioráid - talented: cumasach - self-taught: féin-oilte - delighted: áthas - article: halt - published: foilsíodh - sales: díolacháin - significantly: suntasach - publicity: poibliú - exposure: léirigh - patient: foighne - share: scoith - encounter: iontrála - capture: ghabháil - potential: féideartha - honest: macántacht - talent: tallann - growth: fás - beautiful: álainn - minor: bheag

3 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: Stormy Treasures: An Irish Adventure in Ancient Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/stormy-treasures-an-irish-adventure-in-ancient-ruins/ Story Transcript: Ga: Fiadh, Niamh, agus Cillian, trí daoine an-difriúla, ach le sprioc amháin. En: Fiadh, Niamh, and Cillian, three very different people, yet with one goal. Ga: Bhí Fiadh ina seandálaí bríomhar. En: Fiadh was a lively archaeologist. Ga: Bhí suim aici sna suíomhanna monolaitheacha ársa in Éirinn. En: She was interested in the ancient monolithic sites in Ireland. Ga: Bhí sí bródúil as a cuid oibre. En: She was proud of her work. Ga: Bhí Niamh, a deirfiúr, ina grianghrafadóir cumasach. En: Niamh, her sister, was a talented photographer. Ga: Ba mhaith léi an grianghraf foirfe a ghlacadh. En: She wanted to take the perfect photo. Ga: Bhí Cillian, stairí áitiúil, an-tábhachtach dóibh mar threoraí. En: Cillian, a local historian, was very important to them as their guide. Ga: D’oibrigh an triúr le chéile ag féachaint ar na fothracha ársa. En: The three worked together, looking at the ancient ruins. Ga: An lá seo a bhí i gceist, bhí grian ag taitneamh sa samhradh. En: On this particular day, the summer sun was shining. Ga: Bhí na clocha ard mar a bhí stróiseacha i lár na tíre. En: The tall stones were like sentinels in the middle of the countryside. Ga: Bhí fiáin an dúlra ag fás timpeall na suíomhanna clocha. En: Wild nature was growing around the stone sites. Ga: Bhí Fiadh an-bhuíoch as an deis seo. En: Fiadh was very grateful for this opportunity. Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh teacht ar sheoda nó ar thréisiú nua. En: She was eager to find treasures or new evidence. Ga: Bhí Niamh ag lorg an phictiúr foirfe. En: Niamh was searching for the perfect picture. Ga: Bhí an comórtas grianghrafadóireachta mór ag druidim. En: The big photography competition was approaching. Ga: Chuaigh sí thart ag glacadh grianghraf de na colúin móra agus na líníochtaí sa charraig. En: She went around taking photos of the big columns and the carvings in the rock. Ga: Bhí sí lán le aire. En: She was completely focused. Ga: Ach bhí cúram an-mhór ar Cillian. En: But Cillian was very concerned. Ga: Thaitin sé leis an stair is na seandachtaí a chosaint. En: He liked to protect history and antiquities. Ga: Féachaint ar an spéir; bhí clúdaithe le scamaill dorcha. En: Looking at the sky, it was covered with dark clouds. Ga: An stoirm ag teacht. En: A storm was coming. Ga: Bhí Cillian ag rabhadh dóibh, “Caithfimid imeacht roimh an stoirm. En: Cillian warned them, "We need to leave before the storm. Ga: Is contúirteach é.” En: It’s dangerous." Ga: Ach bhí Fiadh ródhíograiseach. En: But Fiadh was too enthusiastic. Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh dul níos doimhne isteach sna ruíní. En: She wanted to go deeper into the ruins. Ga: Dúirt sí, "Ní féidir linn dul ar ais anois. En: She said, "We can’t go back now. Ga: B’fhéidir go bhfuil fionnachtain mhór roimhainn." En: There might be a major discovery ahead." Ga: Lean sí ag tochailt agus ag iniúchadh. En: She continued digging and exploring. Ga: Bhí Niamh ag iarraidh pictiúr ceart a fháil. En: Niamh wanted to get the perfect picture. Ga: Bhí sí ag súil le bua sa chomórtas. En: She was hoping to win the competition. Ga: Ach bhraith Cillian go raibh rud éigin mícheart. En: But Cillian felt something was wrong. Ga: Go tobann, d’imigh an talamh faoi chois Fiadh. En: Suddenly, the ground gave way under Fiadh. Ga: Thit sí isteach i seomra faoi thalamh. En: She fell into an underground chamber. Ga: Bhí sceitmíní ar gach duine. En: Everyone was startled. Ga: Bhí Niamh agus Cillian ag féachaint síos ionas go bhfacfaidís Fiadh. En: Niamh and Cillian looked down to see Fiadh. Ga: “Tá sí gafa!” scairt Cillian. En: "She’s trapped!" shouted Cillian. Ga: Bhí siad amuigh faoi na scamaill dorcha, ag druidim níos gaire. En: They were out under the dark clouds, which were getting closer. Ga: Chuaigh Cillian agus Niamh go tapaidh síos chun cabhrú léi. En: Cillian and Niamh quickly went down to help her. Ga: Thóg siad téad agus tarraing siad Fiadh aníos. En: They took a rope and pulled Fiadh up. Ga: Ba mithid dóibh. En: It was just in time. Ga: Bhí an stoirm níos gaire ná mar a cheap siad. En: The storm was closer than they thought. Ga: Bhí sé trom agus fealltach. En: It was heavy and treacherous. Ga: D’aimsigh Fiadh roinnt goirtíní beaga agus cáipéisí i lámh aici. En: Fiadh found some small artifacts and documents in her hand. Ga: Bhí sí buíoch leis an gcoiscín aníos roimh an stoirm. En: She was grateful for being brought up before the storm. Ga: Bhí Niamh cróga agus thug sí greim ar ghrianghraf de na ruíní le tintreach sa chúlra. En: Niamh bravely captured a photo of the ruins with lightning in the background. Ga: Bhí an íomhá galánta agus drámatúil. En: The image was gorgeous and dramatic. Ga: D’éirigh leo teacht amach díreach roimh bhuaic na stoirme. En: They managed to get out just before the peak of the storm. Ga: Bhí buíochas ar gach duine i ndiaidh Fiadh a shábháil agus an ghránna a aimsiú. En: Everyone was thankful after saving Fiadh and finding the treasure. Ga: Fhoghlaim Fiadh faoi chúrsaí cúraim agus tábhacht foireann. En: Fiadh learned about care and the importance of teamwork. Ga: Thuig Niamh go raibh an bhuíochas sa taithí roinnte. En: Niamh realized the value in the shared experience. Ga: Bhí Cillian níos oscailte amach anseo don eolas le rioscaí rianaithe. En: Cillian became more open to the knowledge that comes with tracking risks. Ga: Bhí an radharc dosháraithe: En: The view was unbeatable: Ga: Bhí grian trí an stoirm, na colúin clocha, agus an tírdhreach Éireannach. En: The sun through the storm, the stone columns, and the Irish landscape. Ga: Bhí a gcroí lán le háthas agus dearbhadh. En: Their hearts were full of joy and affirmation. Ga: Bhí siad níos aontaithe mar fhoireann, agus thug siad cuid de stair na hÉireann leo. En: They were more united as a team, and they took a piece of Ireland's history with them. Ga: Bhíodh an laoch i measc taise, tintreach, agus misneach i bhfothracha ársa an tsamhraidh. En: The hero was amid moisture, lightning, and courage in the ancient ruins of the summer. Vocabulary Words: - lively: bríomhar - monolithic: monolaitheacha - proud: bródúil - talented: cumasaach - guide: treoraí - ruins: fothracha - shining: ag taitneamh - countryside: tíre - eager: ag iarraidh - evidence: tréisiú - focused: lán le aire - concerned: cúram - antiquities: seandachtaí - storm: stoirm - dangerous: contúirteach - enthusiastic: ródhíograiseach - discovery: fionnachtain - chamber: seomra - startled: sceitmíní - treacherous: fealltach - artifacts: goirtíní - documents: cáipéisí - grateful: buíoch - captured: greim ar - gorgeous: galánta - dramatic: drámatúil - thankful: buíochas - experience: taithí - undefeatable: dosháraithe - affirmation: dearbadh

2 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: Moonlit Rescue: Lifeguards Unite to Save a Child at Moonlit Bay Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/moonlit-rescue-lifeguards-unite-to-save-a-child-at-moonlit-bay/ Story Transcript: Ga: Aoibhín bhí gealach lonrach sa spéir agus gaineamh órga faoinár gcosa. En: Aoibhín, there was a bright moon in the sky and golden sand beneath our feet. Ga: Bhí trá an Ghealachlonnach tí.r..pcctur b)n m)ran tsníomh, le fuaim na dtonnta síthe ag bualadh an chladaigh. En: The beach of Moonlit Bay was picturesque, with the sound of gentle waves hitting the shore. Ga: Aoife agus Cian a bhí ar dualgas mar mhaoir farraige ar feadh an fhéile samhraidh. En: Aoife and Cian were on duty as lifeguards during the summer festival. Ga: Bhí Aoife dícheallach agus leanann sí na rialacha i gcónaí. En: Aoife was diligent and always followed the rules. Ga: Bhí Cian níos Cairdiúla agus ba bhreá leis taitneamh a bhaint as an nóiméad. En: Cian was friendlier and loved to enjoy the moment. Ga: Bhí Aoife ag breathnú go géar ar na baiteoirí, ag iarraidh gach duine a choinneáil slán. En: Aoife was watching the swimmers intently, trying to keep everyone safe. Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh dul i bhfeidhm ar a maoirseoir freisin. En: She also wanted to impress her supervisor. Ga: "Cian, caithfidh tú a bheith níos dáiríre," a dúirt sí, beagáinín míshásta. En: "Cian, you need to be more serious," she said, a bit dissatisfied. Ga: "Tá mé dáiríre, Aoife, ach caithfimid spraoi a bheith againn freisin," arsa Cian, ag féachaint suas ar an ngealach. En: "I am serious, Aoife, but we also need to have fun," Cian replied, looking up at the moon. Ga: Ach ansin, thréig sí a buairt faoi Chian de réir a chéile nuair a thug siad faoi deara rud scanrúil. En: But then, she gradually abandoned her concerns about Cian when they noticed something alarming. Ga: Bhí páiste beag caillte. En: A small child was lost. Ga: Thosaigh an gorm le gach cúinne den trá a chuardach agus thoisc an slua a bheith ag méadú. En: The beach began a frantic search, as the crowd started to swell. Ga: Bhí Aoife ag éirí níos strusmhaire. En: Aoife became increasingly stressed. Ga: Bhí sí ag smaoineamh ar na prótacail a bhí léite aici a leanúint, ach bhí an séans ann go bhfuil sé ródheireanach. En: She was thinking about following the protocols she had read, but there was a chance it might be too late. Ga: "Caithfimid oibriú le chéile anois," arsa Cian go práinneach. En: "We need to work together now," Cian said urgently. Ga: Bhí sé ag taispeáint dúthracht nach bhfaca Aoife roimhe. En: He was showing a dedication Aoife had never seen before. Ga: Dúnadh suas a leathán compordach agus rinne sé soláthar croí. En: He quickly folded up his comfortable chair and made a spirited effort. Ga: D’fhéach Aoife ar Cian, agus thuig sí gur chóir dóibh a chinntú éisti ar vigeir chuí an trá agus tairbhe as scil deiridh. En: Aoife looked at Cian and realized they needed to focus on the immediate needs of the beach and make use of their final skills. Ga: D'athraigh a meon; bhí gá le comhghníomh. En: Her attitude changed; collaboration was essential. Ga: Agus iad ag chuardach cois na dtonnta, chonaic siad an pháiste ag stragail sa uisce. En: As they searched along the waterline, they saw the child struggling in the sea. Ga: Gluaiseadar go tapa, gan moill. En: They moved quickly, without delay. Ga: Le chéile, tharraing Aoife agus Cian an pháiste amach as na tonnta. En: Together, Aoife and Cian pulled the child from the waves. Ga: Bhí an pháiste slán sábháilte. En: The child was safe. Ga: Bhí faoiseamh orthu an beatha a shábháil, cé go raibh siad bhfoilsiú ag an méid a fhoghlaimigh siad tact transit. En: They felt relieved to have saved a life, even though they were reflecting on what they had learned from the experience. Ga: Bhí Aoife sásta. En: Aoife was pleased. Ga: D'fhoghlaim sí bheith níos solúbtha agus baineadh di strus. En: She learned to be more flexible and less stressed. Ga: Thuig Cian a raibh dáiríre sa shaol. En: Cian understood the gravity of life. Ga: Bhí meas seanmhór eatarthu anois. En: There was great mutual respect between them now. Ga: Sa deireadh, le gealán na gealaí ag preabadh ar an bhfarraige, d'fheach Aoife agus Cian ar a gcéile le bród agus buíochas. En: In the end, with the shining moon reflecting on the sea, Aoife and Cian looked at each other with pride and gratitude. Ga: Bhí siad níos láidre mar fhoireann, agus scéal den tsráid seo, a spreagadh iad ar feadh an saol. En: They were stronger as a team, and the story of this night would inspire them for life. Ga: "An féidir linn taitneamh a bhaint as an trá anois?" arsa Cian leanbhúil. En: "Can we enjoy the beach now?" asked Cian playfully. Ga: "Is féidir," arsa Aoife ag gáire, "ach a bheith ullamh i gcónaí." En: "We can," laughed Aoife, "but always be prepared." Vocabulary Words: - intently: go géar - dissatisfied: míshásta - gradually: de réir a chéile - alarming: scanrúil - frantic: gorm - protocols: prótacail - urgent: práinneach - dedication: dúthracht - comfort: compordach - collaboration: comhghníomh - waterline: cois na dtonnta - to struggle: ag stragail - to save a life: beatha a shábháil - to reflect: bhfoilsiú - relieved: faoiseamh - dedicated: dúthracht - flexible: solúbtha - stress: strus - to collaborate: oibriú le chéile - mutual: seanmhór - moonlit: Gealachlonnach - lifeguards: maoir farraige - supervisor: maoirseoir - diligent: dícheallach - friendly: Cairdiúla - impressed: dul i bhfeidhm - swimmers: baiteoirí - search: chuardach - happy: sásta - prepared: ullamh

1 JUL 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: Rebuilding Bonds: Sibling Reunion Amid Ireland's Rugged Cliffs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/rebuilding-bonds-sibling-reunion-amid-irelands-rugged-cliffs/ Story Transcript: Ga: Niamh d'fhéach amach thar na hailleacha ollmhóra, ghaineamh brídeach an Atlantaigh ag clisgeadh isteach ina gclocha géar. En: Niamh looked out over the massive cliffs, the sparkling sand of the Atlantic crashing into the sharp rocks. Ga: Bhí a croí beagán trom, ag smaoineamh ar cé chomh fada a bhí sí as baile. En: Her heart was a little heavy, thinking of how far she was from home. Ga: Bhí mionbhraon allais ar a bacán. En: A small bead of sweat formed on her back. Ga: Tháinig sí ar ais go hÉirinn le ceangal a dhéanamh lena teaghlaigh, ach bhraith sí cosúil le strainséir sa bhaile anois. En: She had come back to Ireland to reconnect with her family, but now she felt like a stranger at home. Ga: D'fhan Sean taobh thiar di le chéile a dhéanamh leis an bhfeirm. En: Sean stayed behind her to tend to the farm. Ga: Bhí cuma chrua air, ach ní raibh a shúile róshona. En: He had a tough appearance, but his eyes weren't very happy. Ga: Ní raibh aithne mhaith acu ar deireadh thiar na blianta. En: They hadn't really known each other well over the years. Ga: Bhí an ghaoth ag séideadh idir iad, chomh fuar le briseadh croí. En: The wind was blowing between them, as cold as a heartbreak. Ga: "Sean," a dúirt Niamh go híseal, "tá brón orm gur d'fhág mé tú. En: "Sean," Niamh said quietly, "I'm sorry I left you. Ga: Bhí orm dul ag iarraidh rud éigin eile. En: I needed to go looking for something else." Ga: "D'fhéach Sean uirthi leis na súile dorcha sin atá lán d'ólc. En: Sean looked at her with those dark eyes full of sorrow. Ga: "Níl sé éasca anseo, Niamh. En: "It's not easy here, Niamh. Ga: Tá tú imithe agus tá mé fágtha le gach rud. En: You left and I was left with everything." Ga: "Bhraith Niamh go raibh deora ag bailiú ina súile. En: Niamh felt tears gathering in her eyes. Ga: "Ní raibh mé ar an eolas faoi cé chomh crua is atá sé duit. En: "I didn't realize how hard it was for you. Ga: Níl mé ag iarraidh gur cheap tú go raibh mé ag éalú uait. En: I didn't want you to think that I was running away from you." Ga: "D'fhan ciúnas eatarthu, gan ach an fhuaim farraige ag bualadh in aghaidh na n-aill. En: Silence lingered between them, with only the sound of the sea crashing against the cliffs. Ga: Ansin, le glór níos ciúine, d'fhreagair Sean, "Ní raibh mé ag iarraidh é a admháil, ach tá áthas orm go bhfuil tú ar ais. En: Then, in a quieter voice, Sean replied, "I didn't want to admit it, but I'm glad you're back. Ga: Níl mé ag iarraidh a bheith ag streachailt liom féin a thuilleadh. En: I don't want to struggle alone anymore. Ga: Ní fhéadfadh mé a rá leat go raibh mé buartha fós. En: I couldn't tell you how worried I was." Ga: "Chuir Niamh a lámh ar lámh Sheáin. En: Niamh placed her hand on Sean's hand. Ga: "Tá muid anseo anois. En: "We're here now. Ga: Tá muid le chéile arís. En: We're together again. Ga: Cabhróimid lena chéile, agus déanfaimid an méid is féidir. En: We'll help each other, and we'll do our best." Ga: "Bhí dínit ar aghaidh Sheáin ag dul ar aghaidh agus í ag dul i bhfad ó ardtroig magairlí na n-aill. En: A touch of dignity appeared on Sean's face as he turned away from the towering cliffs. Ga: Chuir sé greim air féin ón gcoic). En: He held onto himself firmly. Ga: "Sea, Niamh. En: "Yes, Niamh. Ga: Cruthaighfimid an teaghlach as athuair. En: We'll rebuild the family anew." Ga: "Bhí beagán suaimhnis ag teacht os a chionn. En: A bit of calm began to come over him. Ga: D'fhéach siad amach arís ar an aigéan, a radharc iontach ag cuimhneachán orthu gur féidir leo na n-amanna crua a throid mar dheartháir agus deirfiúr. En: They looked out again at the ocean, the view reminding them that they could face hard times together as brother and sister. Ga: Glaoigh slán fada sa deireadh, rinne siad socrú go mbeadh siad ann dá chéile ó seo amach. En: Bidding a long farewell, they made an agreement to be there for each other from now on. Ga: Ní raibh ann ach tús nua. En: It was just a new beginning. Ga: Le chéile, thosódh siad arís, ag tógáil a dteaghlaigh agus ag tabhairt aire dá chéile. En: Together, they would start again, building their family and taking care of each other. Ga: Bhí an ghaoth ag séideadh leo mar chomharthaí ón dúlra go mbeidh rudaí ag dul i gceart. En: The wind was blowing as a sign from nature that things would be okay. Ga: Bhí an saol roimh Niamh agus Sean chomh hiontach is a bhí an radharc ar na hailleacha, lán le dóchas agus gealltanas. En: Life before Niamh and Sean was as magnificent as the view of the cliffs, full of hope and promise. Ga: Bhí a fhios acu anois nach mbeadh siad riamh ina n-aonar arís. En: They knew now they would never be alone again. Vocabulary Words: - cliffs: ailleacha - massive: ollmhóra - sparkling: brídeach - crashing: clisgeadh - sharp: géar - rocks: clocha - bead: mionbhraon - sweat: allais - reconnect: ceangal a dhéanamh - stranger: strainséir - farm: feirm - tough: chrua - appearance: cuma - lingered: d'fhan - thud: buail - admit: a admháil - glad: áthas - struggle: streachailt - worried: buartha - dignity: dínit - clung: greim - towering: ardtóg - view: radharc - promise: gealltanas - farewell: glao - agreement: socrú - beginning: tús - taking care of: tabhairt aire do - sign: comhartha - magnificent: iontach

30 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: Chaos and Camaraderie: Laughing Through Farm Life Fumbles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/chaos-and-camaraderie-laughing-through-farm-life-fumbles/ Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an grian ag taitneamh go glórmhar ar an bhfeirm álainn i lár an tsamhraidh. En: The sun was gloriously shining on the beautiful farm in the middle of summer. Ga: Bhí Niamh, bean diongbháilte ach clumsy ina tríochaidí luatha, ag iarraidh a chruthú go bhféadfadh sí saol na feirme a láimhseáil. En: Niamh, a determined but clumsy woman in her early thirties, was trying to prove that she could handle farm life. Ga: Bhí sí ag obair le Cillian, feirmeoir feadh na mblianta ina fichidí déanacha, a bhí cleachtaithe leis an saol tuaithe agus a bhíodh ag gáire faoi chuile rud a d’éirigh as smacht. En: She was working with Cillian, a late twenties farmer who was accustomed to rural life and would laugh at everything that went out of control. Ga: Lá amháin, d’éirigh na caoirigh fiáin as an bpeann agus thosaigh siad ag ragairne timpeall na feirme. En: One day, the sheep broke out of the pen and started running wild around the farm. Ga: Bhí Niamh ag iarraidh orthu teacht ar ais ach ní raibh aon rud ag éirí léi. En: Niamh was trying to get them back, but nothing was working. Ga: “Cillian, tá na caoirigh ar foluain agam!” ghlaoigh sí agus í ag rith thart, ag titim agus ag éirí arís. En: “Cillian, the sheep are loose!” she shouted as she ran around, falling and getting up again. Ga: Rith na caoirigh ar gach taobh di, bhí sí pinbhrealaithe. En: The sheep ran in all directions around her, and she was flustered. Ga: Thug Cillian faoi deara an chaos agus, le meangadh ar a aghaidh, dúirt sé, “Fág mé ag cabhrú leat.” En: Cillian noticed the chaos and, with a smile on his face, said, “Let me help you.” Ga: Ach bhí rud éigin ag bogadh i Niamh, rud a thug uirthi leanúint ar aghaidh lei féin. En: But something stirred in Niamh, something that made her want to continue on her own. Ga: “Níl a mhaidin, beidh mé ábalta,” dúirt sí, cé go raibh sí scriosta. En: “No, I'll manage,” she said, even though she was exhausted. Ga: Sheas Cillian ar leataobh, ag faire go mb'fhéidir go mbeadh géarghá leis cabhrú. En: Cillian stood to the side, watching in case he was truly needed. Ga: Rinne Niamh iarracht a lán ghliogair a tharraingt féin le chéile agus lean sí ar aghaidh ag iarraidh na caoirigh a chur ar ais. En: Niamh gathered herself and continued trying to herd the sheep back. Ga: Bhí sé ina raic lán de chomady agus slapstick le gach gunna nó easpa cothromaíochta. En: It turned into a comedic and slapstick scene with every stumble and lack of balance. Ga: Le saothar náireachch chuir sí i bponc iad taobh thiar de shéipéil. En: With embarrassing effort, she managed to corral them behind a chapel. Ga: "Tá, tá!" ar sí ach idir an t-am a raibh sí ag gáire lena rath, scaoil na caoirigh arís arís é. En: "Yes, yes!" she exclaimed, but just as she was laughing at her success, the sheep escaped again. Ga: Cé go n-árdódh é, thosaigh Niamh ag gáire air féin. En: Despite everything, Niamh started to laugh at herself. Ga: Lean sí na caoirigh tríd na páirceanna, rith siad ar aghaidh go han-tapa ach choinnigh sí leis ar fad. En: She followed the sheep through the fields, they ran very fast but she kept up with them all the way. Ga: Féachaint di splan Niamh ag gáire, go mall, d’inis Cillian freisin. En: Watching Niamh laugh, slowly, Cillian began laughing too. Ga: Shaothraigh profess duine Cillian rud éirigh cumh, rince diap ubh. En: The infectious humor spread, lightening the predicament considerably. Ga: Tar éis tonna eachtraí, sa deireadh, phreab Cillian isteach leis an saol flick ag snámh titim ach bhi sí fágatach i galer a n-anam ró-iontach acush. En: After many adventures, in the end, Cillian jumped in to help, ensuring the sheep were finally gathered. Ga: Bhíoch na caoirí tugtha isteach arís ag i dtiunal or iad a chomhoibriú i sliai ar feadh na mbeagaide tagtha iontach bhírthar’fhoireann ar na scéal! En: This time, they were successfully corralled in a pen, much to the relief and amazement of the makeshift ‘team’ on the farm! Ga: Suigh Niamh amach ón obair agus lean ar aghaidh ag baint suilt as an bhfaor mar chara dearbhrúine feirmeoireacht. En: Niamh rested from the work and continued to enjoy the farm as an affirming friend. Ga: Tháinig meas, comharsanach is caveach air a choíche. En: Respect, camaraderie, and laughter became the foundation of their relationship. Ga: Táimse go n-eirigh leabaigh cabhrach, is ar an ríomhláth ag gáire ar ár ndánaitheach! En: Niamh realized she could handle it all, with plenty of humor along the way! Vocabulary Words: - gloriously: glórmhar - determined: diongbháilte - clumsy: clumsy - accustomed: cleachtaithe - rural: tuaithe - chaos: chaos - flustered: pinbhrealaithe - exhausted: scriosta - stumbled: tit - chapel: séipéil - corralled: cuir i bponc - embarrassing: náireachch - comedian: comady - slapstick: slapstick - infectious: shaothraigh profess - predicament: cumh - makeshift: ar an ndánaitheach - affirming: dearbhrúine - respect: meas - camaraderie: comharsanach - foundation: bunáit - relationship: caidreamh - humor: cabhrach - herd: cur ar ais - pen: peann - fields: páirceanna - flick: tonna eachtraí - snámh: swim - rana: déan - géarghá: crisis

29 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: Unexpected Paths: Love and Inspiration at the Cliffs of Moher Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/unexpected-paths-love-and-inspiration-at-the-cliffs-of-moher/ Story Transcript: Ga: Sa chathair bhríomhar Ghailimh, bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go glórmhar agus na sráideanna beo le turasóirí agus ceoltóirí sráide. En: In the vibrant city of Galway, the sun was shining gloriously, and the streets were alive with tourists and street musicians. Ga: Bhí Cillian agus Niamh ag fitheamh ar thuras speisialta chuig Aillte an Mhothair. En: Cillian and Niamh were eagerly awaiting a special trip to the Cliffs of Moher. Ga: Cillian, ealaíontóir cruthaitheach, féachann sé le inspioráid a fháil don tionscadal ealaíne is déanaí aige. En: Cillian, a creative artist, was looking for inspiration for his latest art project. Ga: Bhí Niamh lán den dóchas go n-eascródh cuimhní deasa ón turas seo chun a ngaol a chothú. En: Niamh was full of hope that this trip would create wonderful memories to nurture their relationship. Ga: "Tá gach rud pleanáilte go foirfe, Cillian," a dúirt Niamh, ag seiceáil a léarscáil. En: "Everything is perfectly planned, Cillian," said Niamh, checking her map. Ga: "Ceart go leor Niamh, ach caithfimid a bheith oscailte do na hiontas," arsa Cillian le meangadh gáire. En: "Okay, Niamh, but we must be open to surprises," said Cillian with a smile. Ga: Ar a mbealach chuig na hAillte, thosaigh scamaill dhorcha ag bailiú sa spéir. En: On their way to the Cliffs, dark clouds began gathering in the sky. Ga: "Cillian, b'fhéidir gur cheart dúinn filleadh," a dúirt Niamh go comhbhách. En: "Cillian, maybe we should turn back," said Niamh compassionately. Ga: Ach bhí Cillian diongbháilte dul ar aghaidh. En: But Cillian was determined to go on. Ga: "Ní mór dúinn an uile ghné a iniúchadh," a d'fhreagair sé. En: "We must explore every aspect," he replied. Ga: Ní fada ina dhiaidh sin, tháinig siad go cosán nach raibh ar léarscáil Niamh. En: Soon after, they came across a path that wasn't on Niamh's map. Ga: "B'fhéidir go mbeidh radharc ar leith againn as seo," mhol Cillian. En: "Maybe we'll have a unique view from here," Cillian suggested. Ga: Bhí Niamh amhrasach, ach dúirt sí, "Ceart go leor, mhuinínim ort. En: Niamh was doubtful but said, "Alright, I trust you." Ga: "Tá an turas ar an gcosán nua dúshlánach. En: The journey on the new path was challenging. Ga: Bhí an aimsir luaineach, ag scaipeadh báistí agus gaoithe ag achan uain. En: The weather was unpredictable, with bursts of rain and wind at every turn. Ga: "An bhfuilimid ag dul sa treo ceart? En: "Are we going in the right direction?" Ga: " a d'fhiafraigh Niamh go himníoch. En: Niamh asked anxiously. Ga: "Tá mé cinnte, fan linn," arsa Cillian, cé go raibh imní éigin air freisin. En: "I'm sure, stay with me," said Cillian, though he was somewhat worried too. Ga: Tar éis tamall fada, bhí an bealach géar agus fisiciúil tromchúiseach. En: After a long while, the path became steep and physically demanding. Ga: Imigh an fearthainn agus d’éirigh lasracha na gréine níos láidire agus níos soiléire. En: The rain ceased, and the rays of the sun grew stronger and clearer. Ga: Nuair a shroich siad barr na haille, bhí sé díreach in am do luí na gréine a fheiceáil. En: When they reached the cliff's edge, it was just in time to see the sunset. Ga: Bhí an radharc ós a gcomhair ar a lán tírdhreacha áille a bhfaca siad riamh. En: The view before them was one of the most beautiful landscapes they had ever seen. Ga: Sheas Cillian agus Niamh in éineacht ar imeall na haille, agus fuair siad amach radharc nach bhfacthas riamh roimhe. En: Cillian and Niamh stood together at the cliff's edge and discovered a view never seen before. Ga: Bá é an solas órga ag damhsa ar dhromchla na n-uiscí, ag cruthú scáthanna draíochtúla. En: It was the golden light dancing on the surface of the waters, creating magical shadows. Ga: Thosaigh Cillian ag déanamh sceitseanna ar an bpointe boise. En: Cillian immediately started sketching. Ga: "Is é seo é, Niamh. En: "This is it, Niamh. Ga: Sin í an inspioráid a bhí á lorg agam," a dúirt sé go sona sásta. En: This is the inspiration I've been searching for," he said happily. Ga: Bhí Niamh sásta freisin, áfach. En: Niamh was happy too. Ga: Bhí sí ag mothú níos gaire do Chillian ná riamh roimhe. En: She felt closer to Cillian than ever before. Ga: "Tá tú ceart, Cillian," a dúirt sí, "ní mór dúinn uaireanta a bheith níos spontáineach. En: "You're right, Cillian," she said, "sometimes we need to be more spontaneous." Ga: "Agus ionadh ort, lean siad ag breathnú ar luí na gréine le chéile, ag lua go humhal gur iad a gcuid difríochtaí a dhéanamh a ngaol níos láidre. En: Surprised, they continued to watch the sunset together, humbly acknowledging that their differences made their relationship stronger. Ga: Bhí eolas níos fearr acu anois ar an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an áthas a thagann ó chomhréiteach agus comhroinnte taithí. En: They now had a better understanding of the joy that comes from compromise and shared experiences. Ga: Bhí a n-eachtra ag an Aillte aontaithe iad, ag cothú grá agus tuiscint i dtaithí nach bhfaca siad roimhe. En: Their adventure at the Cliffs had united them, nurturing love and understanding in a way they had never seen before. Vocabulary Words: - vibrant: bhríomhar - shining: ag taitneamh - gloriously: go glórmhar - tourists: turasóirí - musicians: ceoltóirí - awaiting: ag fitheamh - trip: turas - creative: cruthaitheach - inspiration: inspioráid - hope: dóchas - memories: cuimhní - nurture: chothú - relationship: ngaol - planned: pleanáilte - surprises: iontas - gathering: ag bailiú - compassionately: go comhbhách - determined: diongbháilte - explore: iniúchadh - aspect: ghné - unique: ar leith - doubtful: amhrasach - challenging: dúshlánach - unpredictable: luaineach - anxiously: go himníoch - steep: géar - physically: fisiciúil - demanding: tromchúiseach - ceased: imigh - landscapes: tírdhreacha

28 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Balance: Love and Adventure at the Cliffs of Moher Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/finding-balance-love-and-adventure-at-the-cliffs-of-moher/ Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag spalpadh ar maidin agus an t-aer lán le teas an tsamhraidh. En: The sun was blazing in the morning and the air was full of the summer heat. Ga: Bhí Niamh agus Cillian ag tiomáint go dtí na hAillte Mhothair. En: Niamh and Cillian were driving to the Cliffs of Moher. Ga: Bhí an bóthar fada rompu, ach bhí áthas ar Niamh. En: The road ahead of them was long, but Niamh was happy. Ga: Bhí sí ag tnúth go mór leis an eachtra. En: She was really looking forward to the adventure. Ga: "An bhfuil tú réidh?" a d'fhiafraigh sí le gáire mór ar a haghaidh. En: "Are you ready?" she asked with a big smile on her face. Ga: "Tá, ach caithfimid cloí leis an bplean," a d'fhreagair Cillian go ciallmhar. En: "I am, but we must stick to the plan," Cillian replied sensibly. Ga: Bhí sé buartha faoi rud éigin mícheart a dhéanamh. En: He was worried about doing something wrong. Ga: D'éirigh an bóthar níos géire agus níos casúla. En: The road became steeper and more winding. Ga: Chonaic siad an fharraige ag bualadh na haille. En: They saw the sea crashing against the cliff. Ga: Bhí na tonnta ag luascadh go fiáin. En: The waves were wildly rolling. Ga: Bhí áilleacht iontach sa radharc. En: The view was incredibly beautiful. Ga: Ach níor chóir go mbeadh rudaí chomh ciúin i gcónaí. En: But things should not always be so calm. Ga: "Cad é sin thall?" a dúirt Niamh agus í ag síneadh a méar i dtreo cosán beag folaithe. En: "What is that over there?" Niamh said, pointing her finger towards a hidden path. Ga: "Níl sé ar an léarscáil," a dúirt Cillian go fánach. En: "It's not on the map," Cillian said casually. Ga: "Seans go bhfuil sé speisialta," a dúirt Niamh le súile lán d'eachtra. "Feicimid." En: "Maybe it's special," said Niamh, her eyes full of adventure. "Let's see." Ga: Bhí amhras ar Cillian, ach chinn sé ligean dó. En: Cillian was doubtful, but he decided to go along. Ga: Bhí Niamh ag gáire go háthasach agus í ag siúl thart. En: Niamh was laughing happily as she walked around. Ga: Lean sé í go drogallach. En: He reluctantly followed her. Ga: Bhí an cosán clúdaithe le féar fada agus driseacha. En: The path was covered with long grass and brambles. Ga: Bhí sé deacair é a leanúint. En: It was difficult to follow. Ga: Ach i gceann tamaill, bhí siad os comhair radharc iontach. En: But after a while, they were in front of an amazing view. Ga: Bhí na haillte ag cur amach go fiáin agus an fharraige níos mó ná riamh. En: The cliffs stretched out wildly and the sea was bigger than ever. Ga: "Nach bhfuil sé álainn?" a dúirt Niamh. En: "Isn’t it beautiful?" said Niamh. Ga: Bhí sí ag mothú saor. En: She felt free. Ga: Ach bhí Cillian scanraithe beagán. En: But Cillian was a bit frightened. Ga: Bhí an ghaoth ag éirí agus na scamaill ag tiomsú. En: The wind was picking up and the clouds were gathering. Ga: "Tá an aimsir ag athrú," a dúirt sé go féinmhuiníneach. En: "The weather is changing," he said confidently. Ga: "Ba chóir dúinn dul ar ais." En: "We should go back." Ga: "Níl gá le heagla," arsa Niamh leis an díograis mar ba ghnách léi. En: "There’s no need for fear," said Niamh with her usual enthusiasm. Ga: "Táimid ceart go leor." En: "We are okay." Ga: D'éirigh an aimsir go tobann níos measa. En: The weather suddenly worsened. Ga: Bhí an ghaoth ag séideadh go láidir agus na scamaill dorcha ag gabháil ar aghaidh. En: The wind was blowing strongly and dark clouds were moving in. Ga: Bhí Niamh fós ag cuimhniú ar an eachtra, ach dúisíodh Cillian leis an scéal má tá siad in ann a bheith sábháilte? En: Niamh was still thinking about the adventure, but Cillian was awakened to the question of whether they could be safe. Ga: "Ní féidir linn fanacht anseo," a mhaíomh sé. En: "We can't stay here," he insisted. Ga: Thosaigh an t-argóint ag borradh idir iad. En: The argument started to heat up between them. Ga: "Ní thuigeann tú an fonn eachtra a bhíonn orm," a dúirt Niamh go dian. En: "You don't understand the urge for adventure I have," said Niamh intensely. Ga: "Agus ní thuigeann tú an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an sábháilteacht," d'fhreagair Cillian. En: "And you don't understand the importance of safety," replied Cillian. Ga: Bhí an fóschtúirge nóiméad ait acu ag barr na haille. En: They had a strange moment of silence on top of the cliff. Ga: Ansin, d'fhéach Niamh go domhain isteach i súile Chillian. En: Then, Niamh looked deeply into Cillian's eyes. Ga: "Táimid difriúil," a dúirt sí, "ach is féidir linn foghlaim óna chéile." En: "We are different," she said, "but we can learn from each other." Ga: D'aontaigh Cillian. En: Cillian agreed. Ga: "Tá grá agam duit, Niamh, fiú agus tú níos spontaneous." En: "I love you, Niamh, even when you are more spontaneous." Ga: "Agus tá meas agam ar do phleananna, Cillian," a dúirt sí, ag titim isteach ina lap. En: "And I respect your plans, Cillian," she said, falling into his lap. Ga: Shocraigh siad dul ar ais leis an mbealach slán, ach lena n-intinn ar oscailt níos mó ná riamh roimhe seo. En: They decided to return via the safe route, but their minds were more open than ever before. Ga: Bhí an baile cinnte, ach bhí a gcaidreamh níos láidre. En: The destination was certain, but their relationship was stronger. Ga: Ag deireadh a dturais, d'fhéach siad siar ar na hAillte Mhothair, a bhí fós álainn agus fiáin. En: At the end of their trip, they looked back at the Cliffs of Moher, still beautiful and wild. Ga: Bhí a fhios acu go raibh níos mó sa saol ná líonadh pleananna. En: They knew there was more to life than following plans. Ga: Bhí meas acu ar a chéile, ar na difríochtaí a raibh grá acu dóibh. En: They appreciated each other, and the differences they loved. Ga: D'fhág siad Co. an Chláir le cairdeas láidir agus tuiscint níos doimhne. En: They left Co. Clare with a stronger friendship and a deeper understanding. Ga: Bhí an taisteal go dti na hAillte Mhothair tar éis gurb iad fós í Nice go raibh spás aca suí as a chéile faoin solas samhraidh. En: The journey to the Cliffs of Moher had ended, but they still had space to grow together under the summer lights. Vocabulary Words: - blazing: ag spalpadh - adventure: eachtra - smile: gáire - sensibly: ciallmhar - steeper: níos géire - winding: níos casúla - crashing: ag bualadh - waves: tonnta - wildly: go fiáin - view: radharc - hidden: folaithe - casually: go fánach - doubtful: amhras - reluctantly: go drogallach - brambles: driseacha - frightened: scanraithe - confidently: go féinmhuiníneach - gathering: ag tiomsú - fear: eagla - enthusiasm: díograis - worsened: níos measa - argue: maíomh - intense: dian - importance: tábhacht - silence: fóschtúirge - spontaneous: spontaneous - respect: meas - safe route: bealach slán - destination: baile cinnte - relationship: caidreamh

27 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: Mystery Unveiled: Secrets of the Abandoned Lighthouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/mystery-unveiled-secrets-of-the-abandoned-lighthouse/ Story Transcript: Ga: I gCo. Chiarraí, cois farraige garbh agus sléibhte arda, bhí teach solais sean agus tréigthe. En: In County Kerry, by a rough sea and tall mountains, there was an old and abandoned lighthouse. Ga: Laethanta fada an tsamhraidh a bhí ann agus bhí an ghrian ag dul faoi ar dhroim an uisce. En: It was the long days of summer and the sun was setting over the water. Ga: Sa teach solais seo, tharla rud millteanach. En: In this lighthouse, something terrible happened. Ga: Bhí triúr ag teacht le chéile. En: Three people were gathering. Ga: Siobhán, staraí áitiúil le eagla rúnda roimh an dorchadas; Niall, iriseoir amhrais de na fírinní; agus Fionn, iascaire aonarach le rúin dhubha. En: Siobhán, a local historian with a secret fear of the dark; Niall, a journalist skeptical of truths; and Fionn, a solitary fisherman with dark secrets. Ga: Bhí Siobhán ag iarraidh stair an teach solais a aimsiú le haghaidh a leabhar nua. En: Siobhán was trying to uncover the history of the lighthouse for her new book. Ga: Ach bhí ciúnas altach ann. En: But a deep silence enveloped the place. Ga: D'éirigh an teach solais gan garda go tobann. En: The lighthouse, without a keeper, had suddenly become eerie. Ga: Thit sé as áit gan rian. En: It fell out of place unnoticed. Ga: Niall, ag lorg scéal mór, bhí sé ag iarraidh an fhírinne faoin garda a fháil amach freisin. En: Niall, looking for a big story, was also seeking the truth about the absent keeper. Ga: "Baineann sé seo le mo shaol," a dúirt Fionn go lás. En: "This relates to my life," Fionn said fervently. Ga: Bhí siad sa seanteach solais, adhlactha i ndraíocht agus siamsaíocht. En: They were in the old lighthouse, buried in enchantment and suspense. Ga: Bhí leabhair seanda, innealra meirgeach, agus cogarnaigh fhada ann. En: There were ancient books, rusty machinery, and prolonged whispers. Ga: Bhí Siobhán, d'ainneoin a eagla, ag cuardach. En: Daring despite her fear, Siobhán was searching. Ga: Fuair sí scrollaí agus hata sean-fheistiamhach. En: She found scrolls and an old-fashioned hat. Ga: "Níl aon rud anseo," a dúirt Niall, amhail. En: "There's nothing here," Niall said, seemingly. Ga: "Tá," a dúirt Siobhán arís agus arís eile. "Tá teachtaireachtaí i bhfolach againn." En: "There is," Siobhán repeated again and again. "We have hidden messages." Ga: D'éirigh teannas idir iad. En: Tension grew among them. Ga: Bhí Fionn ciúin, ag iarraidh a rúin a choinneáil faoi cheilt. En: Fionn was quiet, trying to keep his secrets hidden. Ga: "Taraigh ansin thíos," a dúirt Siobhán, ag taispeáint doras rúnda faoi an staighre. En: "Look down there," Siobhán said, pointing to a secret door under the staircase. Ga: Chuaigh siad isteach. En: They went inside. Ga: Aimsigh siad seomra faoi thalamh, lán le rudaí contúirteacha agus fianaise ar stair Fionn. En: They discovered an underground room, full of dangerous items and evidence of Fionn's past. Ga: Bhí pictiúir sean ar an mballa. En: There were old pictures on the wall. Ga: Léirigh siad Fionn ina óige mar gharda an teach solais. En: They depicted Fionn in his youth as the lighthouse keeper. Ga: "Bhí mé anso," a dúirt Fionn go brónach. En: "I was here," Fionn said sadly. Ga: "Bhí timpiste agam agus d'éalaigh mé." En: "I had an accident and fled." Ga: Thosaigh Siobhán ag scríl ó excitement. En: Siobhán began scribbling with excitement. Ga: "Seo é. En: "This is it. Ga: Seo an scéal atá uaim." En: This is the story I need." Ga: Bhí Niall, ionadh air, ag éirí fior. En: Niall, astonished, replied, Ga: "Níl isteach 's amach is gann Úrlar na Fírinní. En: "The line between truth and fiction is thin. Ga: Le chéile, aimsigh siad na fianaise. En: Together, they found the evidence. Ga: D'fhuascail siad an scéal faoin ngarda sean. En: They uncovered the story of the old lighthouse keeper. Ga: Bhain siad a gcuspóirí pearsanta amach freisin - bhí Siobhán níos láidre, muiníne aici féin ar deireadh; En: They also achieved their personal goals - Siobhán became stronger, finally confident in herself; Ga: bhain Niall neamhbhréithe a shlí bheatha; agus bhí Fionn saor óna am atá caite. En: Niall found a significant truth for his career; and Fionn was freed from his past. Ga: D'imigh siad ón teach solais, sruthán solais mór os cionn a ngualainn orthu. En: They left the lighthouse, a great beam of light over their shoulders. Ga: Bhí dáréag isteach an dorchadais, ag breathnú amach ar an farraige iargúlta. En: They stood at the edge of darkness, looking out at the desolate sea. Ga: Síochána faoin teach, d’fhilleadh siad go dtí a sair na bhfírinne. En: With peace within the lighthouse, they returned to the pursuit of their truths. Vocabulary Words: - abandoned: tréigthe - lighthouse: teach solais - historian: staraí - secret: rúnda - skeptical: amhrais - solitary: aonarach - uncover: a aimsiú - silence: ciúnas - enveloped: altach - keeper: garda - eerie: aisteach - unnoticed: gan rian - whispers: cogarnaigh - prolonged: fhada - daring: d'ainneoin - scrolls: scrollaí - evidence: fianaise - depicted: léirigh - youth: óige - scribbling: ag scríl - excitement: ó excitement - astonished: ionadh - achieved: bain - confident: muiníne - significant: neamhbhréithe - solitude: iargúlta - desolate: fagli - darkness: dorchadais - hidden: i bhfolach - trail: rian

26 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: Facing Trivia Night: Séamus and Fiona's Dublin Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/facing-trivia-night-seamus-and-fionas-dublin-adventure/ Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an Cúlóg Ádhúil bruite le gliondar samhraidh i mBaile Átha Cliath. En: The Lucky Shamrock buzzed with summer cheer in Dublin. Ga: Bhí Séamus agus Fiona ar a gcéad dáta ann, agus bhí gach rud ag dul go breá go dtí go bhfógair fear an tí trivia oíche. En: Séamus and Fiona were on their first date there, and everything was going smoothly until the host announced trivia night. Ga: Cé go raibh Séamus níos ciúine de ghnáth, dúirt sé le bród, "Caithfimid triail a bhaint as trivia oíche." En: Although Séamus was usually quieter, he proudly said, "We should try trivia night." Ga: Bhí a fhios aige nach raibh sé ullmhaithe, ach shíl sé go mbeadh Fiona tógtha leis. En: He knew he wasn't prepared, but he thought Fiona would be impressed. Ga: Léirigh Fiona aoibh mhín, ach bhí sí imníoch go hinmheánach. En: Fiona gave a gentle smile, but she was inwardly anxious. Ga: Bhí grámhara ar trivia aici – cé nár dhúirt sí riamh faoi sin le Séamus. En: She loved trivia – though she had never mentioned it to Séamus. Ga: Suigh siad síos agus thug an fear an tí an chéad cheist: "Cad é ainm caipiteal na hAlbáine?" En: They sat down and the host asked the first question: "What is the capital of Scotland?" Ga: Bhuail Séamus a lámh lena mhéin. "Glaschú!" dúirt sé go bródúil. En: Séamus enthusiastically slapped his hand down. "Glasgow!" he said proudly. Ga: Bhí an pobal ag gáire. En: The crowd burst into laughter. Ga: Drochbhí sé leictreoir, ach bhí an paidir ceart aige. En: He was mortified, but kept his composure. Ga: Lean an cluiche ar aghaidh, le Séamus ag déanamh brónach de féin ó am go ham. En: The game continued, with Séamus making a fool of himself from time to time. Ga: Bhí na freagraí míchearta ag réabadh as, mar shampla: "Cén bhliain a bhí Éirí Amach na Cásca?" – "1982!" En: Incorrect answers flew out, such as: "What year was the Easter Rising?" – "1982!" Ga: Bhí Fiona ag faire air le carthanacht, agus ar deireadh, agus ní fhéadfadh sí fanacht níos faide. D’ardaigh sí a lámh. En: Fiona watched him with kindness, and finally, unable to wait any longer, she raised her hand. Ga: "Is í Baile Átha Cliath príomhchathair na hÉireann," d'fhreagair sí. "Agus 1916 ab é an bhliain." En: "Dublin is the capital of Ireland," she replied. "And 1916 was the year." Ga: Bhí ionadh ar an slua, agus d’fhreagraigh Fiona ceist i ndiaidh ceiste le cruinneas gan smál. En: The crowd was astonished, and Fiona answered question after question with flawless accuracy. Ga: Bhuaigh siad an babhta go héasca. En: They won the round easily. Ga: Ag deireadh na hoíche, bhí Séamus ag gáire, cé go raibh sé beagáinín náirithe. En: At the end of the night, Séamus was laughing, although a bit embarrassed. Ga: "Go raibh maith agat as cuidiú liom," a dúirt sé. "Is léir gur tusa an fíor-cheann na trivia." En: "Thank you for helping me," he said. "Clearly, you're the real trivia master." Ga: D'fhreagair Fiona le gáire, "Ní gá duit a bheith mar chruthú. Is fearr liom go maith leat mar atá tú, Séamus." En: Fiona responded with a laugh, "You don't need to be perfect. I like you just the way you are, Séamus." Ga: Bhí níos mó nasc eatarthu tar éis an oíche sin. En: There was a stronger bond between them after that night. Ga: Foghlaimigh Séamus nach raibh gá le hiarracht ró-mhór chun í a chur ina luí. En: Séamus learned that he didn't need to try too hard to impress her. Ga: Agus ghlac Fiona leis go raibh sé go taitneamhach a bheith ag glacadh an tiomáint. En: And Fiona embraced that it was enjoyable to sit back and let things happen. Ga: Agus mar sin, uaireanta, is é an rún ná spraoi, agus ní gá gach rud a bheith foirfe. En: And so, sometimes, the secret is to have fun, and not everything needs to be perfect. Ga: D'fhág an bheirt an Cúlóg Ádhúil leis an oíche dóchasach. En: The two left The Lucky Shamrock with a hopeful night. Ga: Tháinig siad dílis don eachtra, agus déarfadh siad le chéile go minic, "Monuar, d'fhéadfaimis a bheith iontach gan iarracht." En: They stayed true to the adventure and would often say together, "Alas, we could be great without trying." Vocabulary Words: - buzzed: bruite - cheer: gliondar - date: dáta - announced: fhógair - trivia: trivia - although: Cé - quieter: níos ciúine - proudly: le bród - prepared: ullmhaithe - impressed: tógtha - smile: aoibh - anxious: imníoch - question: ceist - slapped: bhuail - mortified: dhrochbhí - composure: paidir - continued: Lean - incorrect: míchearta - year: bhliain - watched: faire - kindness: carthanacht - astonished: ionadh - flawless: cruinneas gan smál - accuracy: cruinneas - laughing: gáire - embarrassed: náirithe - responded: d'fhreagair - bond: nasc - embraced: ghlac leis - adventure: eachtra

25 JUN 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Software Engineer to Visionary Innovator: Niamh's Bold Leap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/from-software-engineer-to-visionary-innovator-niamhs-bold-leap/ Story Transcript: Ga: Niamh stánadh amach fhuinneog mhór na hoifige, an ghrian samhraidh ag soilsiú ar aghaidh. En: Niamh stared out the large office window, the summer sun illuminating her face. Ga: Bhí an atmaisféar athghníomhach. En: The atmosphere was electrifying. Ga: D’aithin sí an meascán de dhíograis agus imní ina croí féin. En: She recognized a mixture of excitement and anxiety within her own heart. Ga: Bhí sí díreach tar éis a post cobhsaí a fhágáil san innealtóireacht bogearraí. En: She had just left her stable job in software engineering. Ga: Seo í, i gclinic gnó i mBaile Átha Cliath, ar tí a aisling a fhíorú. En: Here she was, in a business incubator in Dublin, about to realize her dream. Ga: Bhí an seomra lán le fiontraithe eile. En: The room was full of other entrepreneurs. Ga: Bhí siad ag obair go dian ar a gcuid ríomhairí glúine, ag déanamh briseadh smaointe ar bhilteacha bán. En: They were working intensely on their laptops, brainstorming on whiteboards. Ga: Bhí comrádaíocht ann ach freisin iomaíocht. En: There was camaraderie but also competition. Ga: Tarraingíodh aird ar gach cúinne. En: Every corner drew attention. Ga: Bhí Niamh ag ullmhú chun a smaoineamh nuálach teicneolaíochta a chur chun cinn do chistí na hinfheisteoirí. En: Niamh was preparing to pitch her innovative technology idea to investors. Ga: Tríd an lucht féachana, chonaic sí an taispeántas a bhí le haghaidh a chur i láthair. En: Across the audience, she saw the stage set for her presentation. Ga: Cliceáil sí ar na sleamhnáin dheireanacha ar a ríomhaire. En: She clicked through the final slides on her computer. Ga: "Is í seo an t-am," a dúirt sí léi féin, ag mothú an brú ag méadú. En: “This is the moment,” she told herself, feeling the pressure build. Ga: Bhí sí idir dhá chomhairle. En: She was torn. Ga: An roghnódh sí gnáthpháipéar a sheachadadh? En: Should she deliver a conventional presentation? Ga: Nó an n-úsáidfeadh sí cur i láthair níos dána agus rioscaí? En: Or should she use a bolder and riskier approach? Ga: Bhraith sé go raibh gá le rud éigin speisialta chun an airgead sin a fháil. En: It felt like something special was needed to secure that funding. Ga: Bhí sí cinnte go raibh a fís láidir, ach bhí amhras fos ann. En: She was certain her vision was strong, but doubts still lingered. Ga: Nuair a tháinig a ham le labhairt, seas sí suas. En: When her time came to speak, she stood up. Ga: "Dia daoibh," thosaigh sí go socair. En: "Hello," she began calmly. Ga: "Is mise Niamh, agus tá mé ar bís mo smaoineamh a roinnt libh." En: "My name is Niamh, and I'm excited to share my idea with you." Ga: D'inis sí dóibh faoin gcuideachta nua teicneolaíochta inbhuanaithe atá sí ag iarraidh a chruthú. En: She told them about the new sustainable technology company she wanted to create. Ga: Bhí sí paiseanta faoin bhfuinneamh in-athnuaite. En: She was passionate about renewable energy. Ga: Thug sí an-léargas ar na teicneolaíochtaí is déanaí agus a n-úsáid fheidhmiúil. En: She gave a detailed overview of the latest technologies and their practical applications. Ga: Agus é ag druidim leis an deireadh, d’iarr infheisteoir le aghaidh dín ann cheist chrua air. En: As she neared the end, an investor in the audience asked a tough question. Ga: Bhí ceist ann faoi na costais agus na brabúis féideartha. En: It was about the costs and potential profits. Ga: Bhí sé soiléir go raibh an t-infheisteoir an-amhrasach. En: It was clear the investor was very skeptical. Ga: Bhraitheadh an seomra go hiomlán ciúin. En: The room felt entirely silent. Ga: D’amharc Niamh thart, d’aimsigh sí a misneach. En: Niamh looked around, found her courage. Ga: Dúirt sí go muiníneach, "Feicim go bhfuil éadóchas oraibh. En: She said confidently, “I see you have doubts. Ga: Ach, tá na sonraí seo go léir á mbreathnú againn. En: But we are considering all these details. Ga: Tá eolas agam. En: I have the knowledge. Ga: Tá an taithí agam chun é seo a dhéanamh. En: I have the experience to make this happen. Ga: Tá sé seo pearsanta dom. En: This is personal to me. Ga: Caithfidh mé é a dhéanamh." En: I have to do this. Ga: Mhínigh sí go hiomlán na pleananna, na figiúirí, agus an tiomantas a bhí aici. En: She thoroughly explained the plans, figures, and her commitment. Ga: Tar éis a cuid freagraí, bhí na hinfheisteoirí toilteanach. En: After her responses, the investors were willing. Ga: D’aontaigh siad an maoiniú a sholáthar. En: They agreed to provide the funding. Ga: Bhí Niamh thar a bheith sásta. En: Niamh was overjoyed. Ga: Bhí éacht mór bainte amach aici. En: She had achieved something significant. Ga: D’fhoghlaim sí leanúint lena fíorfhís. En: She learned to follow her true vision. Ga: Bhí muinín nua aice ina féin. En: She had newfound confidence in herself. Ga: Chuaigh sí amach arís faoin ngrian samhraidh, ag mothú bródúil agus athchothromaithe. En: She stepped out again under the summer sun, feeling proud and rejuvenated. Ga: Bhí todhchaí mhaith roimpi anois. En: A bright future awaited her now. Ga: Bhí sí réidh an saol a athrú leis an gcuideachta nua seo. En: She was ready to change the world with this new company. Ga: Mhol sí í féin as bheith dílis di féin. En: She praised herself for staying true to herself. Ga: Ag féachaint amach ar an ardán ina raibh sí, bhí sí cinnte gur leor a diongbháilteacht chun tosaigh a bhaint amach. En: Looking out at the platform she stood on, she was certain that her determination would be enough to achieve success. Vocabulary Words: - illuminating: soilsiú - electrifying: athghníomhach - entrepreneurs: fiontraithe - intensely: go dian - brainstorming: briseadh smaointe - camaraderie: comrádaíocht - competition: iomaíocht - preparing: ag ullmhú - investors: infheisteoirí - presentation: cur i láthair - slides: sleamhnáin - conventional: gnáthpháipéar - bolder: níos dána - approach: cur chuige - vision: fís - doubts: amhras - renewable: in-athnuaite - sustainable: inbhuanaithe - practical: fheidhmiúil - skeptical: amhrasach - silent: ciúin - courage: misneach - confidently: go muiníneach - experience: taithí - commitment: tiomantas - willing: toilteanach - overjoyed: thar a bheith sásta - achieved: bainte amach - rejuvenated: athchothromaithe - determination: diongbháilteacht