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Are you ready to supercharge your Irish listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Irish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Irish and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Gaeltacht, Aran Islands, or Dingle Peninsula? Maybe you want to speak Irish with your grandparents from Galway? Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background necessary to fully immerse yourself in regions where Irish is primarily spoken, such as Ireland and Northern Ireland. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Irish listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Feabhsaigh do chumas éisteachta le scéalta Gaeilge inniu!

  1. 3H AGO

    Aoife's Quest: Uncovering Hidden Gifts in Rocky Mountains

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Aoife's Quest: Uncovering Hidden Gifts in Rocky Mountains Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Ag oscailt doirse, bhrú Aoife trí na geataí sioc lena bothar bláth a chruthú i gcnoic Rocky Mountains. En: Opening doors, Aoife pushed through the frosty gates to create her flower path in the Rocky Mountains. Ga: Bhí geimhreadh feargach ag filleadh. En: An angry winter was returning. Ga: Tharraing sí an ceannbheart orm, rinne fuinneamh aiséirirbhne stiúcaithe di i láthair an teallach ag séideadh taobh istigh. En: She pulled on her headgear, finding solace in the resurrected energy glowing by the fireplace inside. Ga: An caifé ba speisialta a bhí ann, adhmaid ghruama, agus ciméideanna fiáine ag cruthú suaimhneas neamhchoitianta. En: The café was special, with gloomy wood and wild knickknacks creating an uncommon tranquility. Ga: Tháinig Aoife ar thóir bronntanais iontach. En: Aoife set out in search of a remarkable gift. Ga: Bhí sí i mallacht na heagraíochta, ag iarraidh bronntanas a líonfadh í le braistint nua. En: She was under the organization's obligation, seeking a gift that would fill her with a new sensation. Ga: Ní raibh sí réidh don mhíniú éadrom a lean, ach bhí an bronntanas riachtanach chun an turas a chomóradh. En: She wasn't ready for the light explanation that followed, but the gift was essential to commemorate the journey. Ga: Bhí liosta na stoc gann, áfach. En: However, the stock list was scarce. Ga: Le héadóchas, d'fhéach Aoife ar Liam, an sealbhóir siopa. En: In desperation, Aoife looked at Liam, the shop owner. Ga: Fear lách, léargas eolach aige, agus gréithe bhog le chéile aige. En: A kind man, with knowledgeable insights, and appealing trinkets. Ga: "An féidir liom rud speisialta a mholadh duit, Aoife? En: "Can I suggest something special for you, Aoife?" Ga: " d'fhiafraigh sé le deo dhóchasach. En: he asked with enduring hope. Ga: D'áitigh sí go raibh, agus bheannaigh Síobhan í go brea. En: She insisted there was, and Síobhan greeted her warmly. Ga: Bhí Síobhan sa chás céanna, ag piocadh amach rud uathúil freisin. En: Síobhan was in the same situation, also picking out something unique. Ga: Mar sin, chaith siad cathaoirlí gearra le chéile, Liomartha te fragment, agus comhrá taitneamhach. En: So, they spent a short time together, sharing warm fragments, and engaging in pleasant conversation. Ga: Bhí théacs simplí ach cumasach ag Aoife ag croí an chomhrá. En: Aoife had a simple yet powerful text at the heart of the conversation. Ga: Ba é seo an bronntanas a bhí uaithi - na nascanna a chothú nár féidir a cheannach. En: This was the gift she wanted — nurturing connections that couldn't be bought. Ga: Gach iompar bhriathar, cumas di ar leith. En: Each gesture of words, her unique ability. Ga: Thuig sí go raibh na carachtair, na cuimhní, i bhfad níos ioncabhaí. En: She realized that the characters and memories were far more tangible. Ga: Ar deireadh, chonaic Aoife scairf. En: Finally, Aoife saw a scarf. Ga: Bhí sé simplí, ach bhí a ghoradh ag áitiú a croidhe. En: It was simple, but its warmth was claiming her heart. Ga: Símbala sceitseach nua d’aoibhinn. En: A new abstract symbol of joy. Ga: Cheannaigh sí é agus d’éirigh sí ar nós na raibh sí i gceannas ar an domhan. En: She bought it and felt as though she was in charge of the world. Ga: Amach sa chiúin geal, d’fhág Aoife an caifé faoi scáth na mbán crainn. En: Out in the bright quiet, Aoife left the café under the shade of the white trees. Ga: D'fhág sí le smaointe glórmhara ina córais. En: She left with glorious thoughts in her systems. Ga: D'fhéach sí siar roimh imeacht: ní amháin gur fuair sí bronntanas nua, ach freisin cairde nua. En: She looked back before leaving: not only did she find a new gift, but also new friends. Ga: Bhí sí sásta leis an talamh nua a léirigh sí os íseal na gcnoc sneachta. En: She was pleased with the new ground she had revealed beneath the snow-capped hills. Vocabulary Words: frosty: siocremarkable: iontachobligation: mallachtsolace: fuinneamh aiséirirbhnegloomy: ghruamaknickknacks: ciméideannatranquility: suaimhneassensation: braistintscarce: ganndesperation: éadóchasfragments: Liomartha te fragmenttangible: ioncabhaítrinkets: gréithe bhoggesture: iomparnurturing: cothúabstract: sceitseachcapable: cumasinsights: léargasuncommon: neamhchoitiantaenduring: deoscarf: scairftrinkets: gréithe bhogresurrection: aiséirirbhnecommemorate: chomóradhinsisted: d'áitighgreeted: bheannaighsymbol: símbalaglorious: glórmharashade: scáthrevealed: léirigh

    13 min

  2. 12H AGO

    Finding Clarity in the Storm: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Clarity in the Storm: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Ní raibh aon rud níos áille ná radharc na gCurrach Mór os cionn an Atlantaigh. En: There was nothing more beautiful than the view of na gCurrach Mór above the Atlantic Ocean. Ga: Bhí Niamh ina seasamh ag imeall na haillte, ag breathnú amach ar an bhfarraige mhór a bhí ag brú isteach i gcoinne na gcarraigeacha le fórsa. En: Niamh stood at the edge of the cliffs, looking out at the vast sea pressing against the rocks with force. Ga: Bhí an speir liath, trom le scamall, ag mealladh an sneachta síos i mbrat mín. En: The sky, gray and heavy with clouds, was drawing the snow down in a gentle sheet. Ga: Bhí Síle sa bhrón le déanaí. En: Síle was feeling sad recently. Ga: Tar éis blianta de sheasmhacht, bhí bealach saoil iontach diana tar éis titim uirthi. En: After years of perseverance, a very demanding life path had befallen her. Ga: Agus anois, ar Lá Fhéile Bríde, bhí sé in am athbhreithníonn a lorg agus imeachtaí úra cairdiúla a cheiliúradh. En: And now, on Lá Fhéile Bríde, it was time to reassess her steps and celebrate new friendly events. Ga: Le haer láidir gaofar ag séideadh a cuid gruaige ina bun, bhí spéis aici fanacht socair. En: With a strong, windy breeze blowing her hair into a bun, she was interested in staying calm. Ga: Tháinig Sáirse agus Cillian aníos ón gcúl. En: Sáirse and Cillian came up from behind. Ga: Bhí Saoirse, le miongháire geal, i gcónaí í ag tabhairt tacaíochta agus diongbháilteacht. En: Saoirse, with a bright smile, always provided support and determination. Ga: Bhí Cillian fós chomh carismatach is a bhí sé i gcónaí, ach bhí rud éigin neamhchinnte ina shúile. En: Cillian was as charismatic as ever, but there was something uncertain in his eyes. Ga: “Tá aimsir ainmhianach aniar,” a dúirt Cillian, an ghaoth ag tarraingt ar a ghutha. En: “The weather is ferocious from the west,” said Cillian, his voice carried by the wind. Ga: “Ach ní féidir liom a chreidiúint gur tháinig muid anseo ar ais.” En: “But I can’t believe we came back here again.” Ga: “Is maith liom an áit seo,” a dúirt Saoirse go ciúin. En: “I like this place,” Saoirse said quietly. Ga: “Tugann sé neart.” En: “It gives strength.” Ga: Bhí an stoirm ag druidim níos cóngaraí, a ghaoth ag fás níos fiáine agus báisteach ag titim níos tréan. En: The storm was drawing closer, its wind growing wilder, and the rain falling more heavily. Ga: Agus, ag an nóiméad sin, thárla sé. En: And, at that moment, it happened. Ga: Gabh a bhforas, chas an stoirm le lán-ghníomhaíocht. En: Bracing themselves, the storm turned with full force. Ga: Bhí an triúr acu báite i gceo fuar. En: The three of them were engulfed in a cold mist. Ga: Chuir an fhírinne faoin a gcaidreamh faoi bhláth sa scéal corraitheach seo. En: The truth about their relationship blossomed in this thrilling story. Ga: Rinne Niamh go crua é, ag iarraidh a bheith neamhspleách ach éirigh leis féin a admháil. En: Niamh struggled hard, trying to be independent but succeeding in admitting it herself. Ga: Ag an uair seo, rinne sí cinneadh tábhachtach. En: At this time, she made an important decision. Ga: Rinne sí cinneadh glacadh lena sáith. En: She decided to accept her share. Ga: Ní raibh iontu ach na daoine ab ansin. En: They were just the people who were there. Ga: “Inseoidh mé rud éigin daoibh,” a dúirt sí leis an dóchas aingeal. En: “I'll tell you something,” she said with an angelic hope. Ga: “Tá mearbhall orm, ní haon rud cinnte sa saol seo domsa anois.” En: “I’m confused, nothing is certain in this life for me now.” Ga: "Bhuel, tá muid anseo duit," a d’fhreagair said, a lámha ag dul i ngar dá chéile. En: "Well, we’re here for you," they replied, their hands drawing closer together. Ga: Nuair a thit an stoirm, bhí siad fós ansin, lán le gáire. En: When the storm passed, they were still there, full of laughter. Ga: D’athraigh an spéir thar a bheith mall. En: The sky changed very slowly. Ga: Tháinig solas ón ngrian a chlaochlú an méid gorm. En: A light came from the sun that transformed what was blue. Ga: Le chéile, d'éirigh an triúr acu isteach sa solas, iad níos gaire, agus d'fhág an t-aimsir d'fhána gach daoine trasna na haille níos sábháilte. En: Together, the three of them stepped into the light, closer together, and left the weather of hardship behind, keeping everyone across the cliff safer. Ga: Ní raibh an saol casta, ach bhí sé faoi péire súl níos soiléire. En: Life wasn’t complicated, but it was clearer through their eyes. Ga: Bhí Niamh sásta glacadh lena saol mar a bhí sé, lena chairdeodh mar a d'éirigh léi. En: Niamh was happy to accept her life as it was, with her friendship as it had become. Ga: Bhí an lá ina dhiaidh sin, d'fhan si in áit níos láidre agus níos naofa ina croí. En: The day after that, she remained in a stronger and holier place in her heart. Vocabulary Words: beautiful: áilleview: radharccliffs: ailltevast: mórperseverance: seasmhachtreassess: athbhreithníonnsteps: lorgcelebrate: ceiliúradhbreeze: aer gaofarcalm: socaircharismatic: carismatachuncertain: neamhchinnteferocious: ainmhianachsupport: tacaíochtadetermination: diongbháilteachtstorm: stoirmengulfed: báitemist: ceothrilling: corraitheachindependent: neamhspleáchaccept: glacadhangelic: aingealconfused: mearbhalllaughter: gáiretransformed: chlaochlúhardship: fhánacomplicated: castaclearer: soiléirefriendship: chairdeodhholier: naofa

    15 min

  3. 1D AGO

    The Hidden Treasures of an Teampall Folaithe

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: The Hidden Treasures of an Teampall Folaithe Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí brat bán sneachta ag clúdach an foraoise ársa agus ceo éadrom ag síorchruthú scáilta idir na crainn ar maidin fuar gheimhridh. En: A white blanket of snow was covering the ancient forest, and a light mist was constantly creating shadows between the trees on a cold winter morning. Ga: I lár na mistéire seo bhí an Teampall Folaithe, féin tránna ag am agus lán de rudaí a thagann ón stair. En: In the middle of this mystery was an Teampall Folaithe, worn by time and full of things that come from history. Ga: Chuaigh Niamh, Ciaran agus Fiona ann chun bronntanas speisialta a lorg. En: Niamh, Ciaran, and Fiona went there to seek out a special gift. Ga: Bhí Lá Fhéile Vailintín ag druidim leo go tapa, agus bhí Niamh ag iarraidh rud uathúil a aimsiú don duine speisialta ina saol. En: Lá Fhéile Vailintín was fast approaching, and Niamh was eager to find something unique for the special person in her life. Ga: "An féidir linn teacht ar rud eisceachtúil? En: "Can we find something exceptional?" Ga: " arsa Ciaran, a bhí lán de mhianta eachtraíochta, ag siúl taobh le Niamh. En: said Ciaran, who was full of adventurous desires, walking beside Niamh. Ga: Bhí a fhios acu beirt go mbeadh a bhfadhb réitithe ag Fiona, siopaíropor áitiúil agus staraí oilte. En: Both knew their problem would be solved by Fiona, a local shopkeeper and skilled historian. Ga: Bhí pearsantacht geal, ceanúil aici agus bhí a fhios aici gach rud faoi na séadchomharthaí a bhí sa Teampall Folaithe. En: She had a bright, loving personality and knew everything about the monuments in an Teampall Folaithe. Ga: "Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil rud speisialta anseo daoibh," a dúirt Fiona, ag siúl síos cúinne de chorraíl shéimhe. En: "I know there's something special here for you," said Fiona, walking down a corner of gentle curiosity. Ga: "Féach ar an áit seo, seomra lán d'earraí a raibh baint stairiúil ag roinnt lena chéile. En: "Look at this place, a room full of items that had historical connections." Ga: "Bhí súile Niamh ag lonradh agus í ag déanamh staidéir ar na seoda. En: Niamh's eyes were shining as she studied the treasures. Ga: Ach bhí an oiread sin roghanna ann, gur mhothaigh sí beagán caillte. En: But there were so many options that she felt a bit lost. Ga: Dhruid Ciaran léi agus chuir sé lámh croíúil ar a gualainn. En: Ciaran moved to her side and placed a hearty hand on her shoulder. Ga: "Déanann intuition Fiona riamh bréag," a dúirt sé. En: "Fiona's intuition never lies," he said. Ga: Le go leor muiníne ina chroí, chinn Niamh glacadh le comhairle Fiona. En: With great confidence in her heart, Niamh decided to take Fiona's advice. Ga: Shoiléirigh Fiona uirthi arteafact beag a raibh rún folaithe taobh istigh. En: Fiona pointed out to her a small artifact with a hidden secret inside. Ga: Le breathnú níos géire orthu, chonaic Niamh liathróid chomhdaitheach a bhí faoin gcaoin. En: Upon closer inspection, Niamh saw a composite orb under the cover. Ga: Nuair a chuir sí lámh chuici, bhain léi mothúchán as an saol. En: When she reached for it, she felt an emotion out of this world. Ga: Bhíodh an liathróid seo mar chuid d'eachtra a roinn sí léi agus lena cuid grámhar nach roinn mórán eile. En: This orb was part of an adventure she shared with her loved one that not many others knew about. Ga: Líon a croí le huaigneas milis. En: Her heart filled with sweet solitude. Ga: "Ní fhéadfainn liom a chreidiúint! En: "I can't believe it!" Ga: " arsa Ciaran nuair a thaispeáin sí d'arteafact dúinn. En: said Ciaran when she showed us the artifact. Ga: "An cuimhin leat an lá úd? En: "Do you remember that day? Ga: Ní raibh a fhios agam go raibh an t-arteafact sin fós ann! En: I didn't know that artifact still existed!" Ga: "Díreach ansin, mhothaigh Niamh an nasc istigh idir í féin agus a beloved, chomh maith le cairdeas fada le Ciaran. En: Right then, Niamh felt the inner connection between herself and her beloved, as well as the long friendship with Ciaran. Ga: Bhí rún dearmadta ann, ceangailte go grinn lena ngrá stairiúil. En: There was a forgotten secret, intricately linked with their historical love. Ga: Ag deireadh an lae, thug Niamh an arteafact baile léi. En: At the end of the day, Niamh brought the artifact home with her. Ga: Bhí fhios aici go mbeadh sé ina bhronntanas láidir, iomlán le hábhar croíúil agus stair phearsanta. En: She knew it would be a strong gift, full of heartfelt meaning and personal history. Ga: Bhí sí ní hamháin tar éis bronntanas foirfe a fháil, ach bhí sí tar éis meas nua a fhorbairt dá gaol agus do na naisc a ghluaiseach a stair a roinntear leo. En: She had not only found the perfect gift but had developed a new appreciation for her relationship and the connections that weave shared history. Ga: Leis an gceo a scaradh iad ar an mbealach amach, d'fhág sí an Teampall Folaithe agus í lán de bhuíochas agus grá. En: With the mist parting as they left, she departed an Teampall Folaithe filled with gratitude and love. Vocabulary Words: blanket: bratmist: ceoshadows: scáiltaancient: ársamystery: mistéiretemple: Teampallworn: tránnamonument: séadchomharthaíexceptional: eisceachtúiladventurous: eachtraíochtashopkeeper: siopaíroporhistorian: staraípersonality: pearsantachtintuition: intleachtartifact: arteafacthidden: folaitheinspection: iniúchadhcomposite: comhdaitheachorb: liathróidsolitude: uaigneasforgotten: dearmadtaintricately: go grinngratitude: buíochascuriosity: corraílappreciation: measconfidence: muinínhistorical: stairiúilconnection: ceangalbeloved: grámharshared: roinntear

    15 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Finding Balance: Passion Meets Pragmatism in Climate Debate

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Balance: Passion Meets Pragmatism in Climate Debate Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an chraobhchomórtas idirnáisiúnta ar ghníomhú aeráide ag tarlú i mBaile Átha Cliath. En: The international championship on climate action was happening in Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin). Ga: I measc na sluaite bailithe ann, bhí Aisling agus Cillian, beirt daltaí ar bís a bheith rannpháirteach sa chomórtas díospóireachta. En: Among the gathered crowds were Aisling and Cillian, two students eager to participate in the debate competition. Ga: Tá an t-am ag teacht, agus an seomra chomh fairsing agus atá sé, líonadh le daltaí geala, tithe táscaire ar fhuinneamh in-athnuaite sna cúlbhrat, agus atmaisféar briosc le fuinneamh agus díograis. En: As the time approached, the room, as expansive as it was, filled with bright students, models of renewable energy in the background, and an atmosphere crisp with energy and enthusiasm. Ga: Bhí meon difriúil acu beirt. En: They both had different perspectives. Ga: Bhí Aisling díograiseach faoin eolaíocht comhshaoil. En: Aisling was passionate about environmental science. Ga: Chreid sí go láidir i mbearta troma. En: She strongly believed in taking bold actions. Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh na moltóirí a chur faoi dhraíocht le moltaí uaillmhianacha. En: She wanted to enchant the judges with ambitious proposals. Ga: Ar an taobh eile, bhí Cillian, cliste agus réalaíoch. En: On the other hand, there was Cillian, smart and realistic. Ga: Bhí sé dírithe ar phleananna a bheadh inmharthana agus gan ró-dhéineach. En: He focused on plans that would be viable and not too severe. Ga: Agus an díospóireacht ag druidim, mhothaigh Aisling teannas croílár an imeachta. En: As the debate approached, Aisling felt the central tension of the event. Ga: "Ní mór dúinn beart mianta a threorú," ar sí go paiseanta, "tá sé in am gníomh a dhéanamh! En: "We must lead a campaign of intention," she said passionately, "it's time to act!" Ga: " Ach chuir Cillian in iúl gur chóir díospóireachtaí a bheith bunaithe ar réaltacht. En: But Cillian pointed out that debates should be grounded in reality. Ga: "Ní mór pleananna a bheith réalaíoch," a d'fhreagair sé go láidir, "caithfidh rud ar bith a mholfaimid a bheith indéanta. En: "Plans need to be realistic," he responded firmly, "anything we propose must be feasible." Ga: "Cuireadh tús leis an díospóireacht. En: The debate began. Ga: Phléasc Aisling agus Cillian isteach sa soir chomh maith le baill an lucht féachana. En: Aisling and Cillian launched into action along with the audience members. Ga: Bhí malartú smaointe dian, agus na hiomreacha le feiceáil go soiléir. En: There was an intense exchange of ideas, and the challenges were clearly visible. Ga: "Tá todhchaí ár bplainéad i geall," a luaigh Aisling go díograiseach. En: "The future of our planet is at stake," Aisling stated passionately. Ga: Bhí eagla ar Aisling go raibh Cillian ag dul ró-mhór le tosaíocht, ach thug Cillian aird ar éisteoirí go soiléir agus léirigh sé níos mó aontais. En: Aisling feared that Cillian was prioritizing too much, but Cillian clearly garnered the listeners' attention and showcased more unity. Ga: Rinne an lucht éisteachta amach go raibh luach in aighneacht praiticiúil chomh maith le fís bríomhar. En: The audience recognized the value in practical submissions as well as a vibrant vision. Ga: Bhí faoiseamh agus meas ag Aisling ar chumas Cillian a bheith seachadmhach. En: Aisling felt relief and respect for Cillian's ability to be effective. Ga: D'oibrigh siad le chéile agus tháinig ar chomhréiteach láidir. En: They worked together and reached a strong compromise. Ga: Le deireadh an díospóireachta, tháinig méadú ar phléadálacht sa seomra. En: As the debate concluded, there was an increase in resonance in the room. Ga: Bhí maithis Aisling agus praiticiúlacht Cillian fite fuaite le chéile, ag gabháil aird an lucht éisteachta agus na moltóirí. En: Aisling's ideals and Cillian's practicality intertwined, capturing the attention of the audience and the judges. Ga: "Tá gníomh láidir riachtanach," fhógraigh an moltóir, "ach ní mór don chéim a bheith airdeallach. En: "Strong action is necessary," the judge announced, "but the step must be prudent." Ga: "Bhí toradh dearfach ar an gcríoch agus é ag teacht amach go soiléir go raibh cothroime i gceist idir na cláir spriocraí agus an modh taidhleoireachta réalaíoch. En: There was a positive outcome at the end, and it became clear there was a balance between target programs and realistic diplomatic methods. Ga: Bhain Aisling ó dheireadh an lá na tairbhí a bhí ag teacht le pleananna inmharthana. En: Aisling ultimately recognized the benefits of viable plans. Ga: Bhí Cillian ag meas chomh maith luach an mhoreantaigh. En: Cillian also appreciated the value of having a grand vision. Ga: "D'fhoghlaim mé," a dúirt Aisling go marthain, "nach bhfuil fís mar sin gan a lán oibre. En: "I've learned," said Aisling persistently, "that such a vision is not without a lot of work." Ga: " Cillian, ag comhcheangal, dúirt "Tá gá le fís mhór, ach caithfidh sé a bheith bunaithe ar réaltacht. En: Cillian echoed, "A grand vision is needed, but it must be based on reality." Ga: "D'éirigh an chraobhchomórtas dá gcúrsa i dBaile Átha Cliath. En: The championship ran its course in Baile Átha Cliath. Ga: Bhí an dearcadh cothrom, agus chuaigh gach duine abhaile le fáil amach nua: is mó a tháinig as oibriú le chéile don choitiantacht. En: The perspective was balanced, and everyone went home with a newfound understanding: more is achieved from working together for the common good. Vocabulary Words: championship: craobhchomórtasclimate: aeráidegathered: bailitheexpansive: fairsingrenewable: in-athnuaitebackground: cúlbhrattension: teannasintention: miantagrounded: bunaithefeasible: indéantaintense: dianexchange: malartúchallenges: iomhaircgarnered: thugunity: aontaispractical: praiticiúilcompromise: comhréiteachresonance: pléadálachtprudent: airdeallachpositive: dearfachbalance: cothroimediplomatic: taidhleoireachtapersistent: marthainintertwined: fite fuaitepragmatic: réalaíochrecognized: bhainvision: físrealistic: réalaíochcompeted: rannpháirteachpassionate: paiseanta

    16 min

  5. 2D AGO

    Rekindling Friendships on the Cliffs of Moher

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Rekindling Friendships on the Cliffs of Moher Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-16-08-38-19-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an lá glan agus crua sa gheimhreadh nuair a tháinig Niamh, Aisling agus Cillian le chéile ag aillte mhaorga na Moher. En: It was a clear and harsh winter's day when Niamh, Aisling, and Cillian came together at the majestic Cliffs of Moher. Ga: D’ardaigh aillte móra ó aigéan na hAtlantach, agus scéalaigh na tonnta ina n-aghaidh le fuaim dána. En: The large cliffs rose from the Atlantic Ocean, with the waves crashing against them with a daring sound. Ga: Bhí an lá fuar, ach bhí an t-aer glan. En: The day was cold, but the air was fresh. Ga: Bhí na cuimhní ag teacht ar ais go tapaidh. En: Memories came rushing back quickly. Ga: D'fhéach Niamh ar an saol mór roimpi. En: Niamh looked at the vast world before her. Ga: Bhí sí ag meabhrú faoi na hamanna a chaith sí lena cairde — uair amháin bhí sí an spiorad eachtrúil den ghrúpa. En: She was reminiscing about the times she spent with her friends — once, she was the adventurous spirit of the group. Ga: Ach anois, bhí níos mó dáiríre á chur aici féin. En: But now, she was taking things more seriously. Ga: Tháinig Aisling chuici agus éadrom searc ar a héadan. En: Aisling came up to her with a gentle, loving expression on her face. Ga: Bhí ról an choimeadaí síochána aici i gcónaí sa ghrúpa. En: She always had the role of the peacekeeper in the group. Ga: Bhí a croí oscailte, ag iarraidh gach rud a chur ina cheart. En: Her heart was open, trying to make everything right. Ga: Cillian, ar an taobh eile, sheas sé leis féin, ag breathnú amach go ceann an domhain. En: Cillian, on the other hand, stood alone, looking out to the edge of the world. Ga: Bhí sé i gcónaí beagán ciúin, ach bhí sé soiléir go raibh uaigneas éigin ann. En: He was always a bit quiet, but it was clear there was some loneliness there. Ga: Níor mhothaigh Niamh éasca faoin gcuairt seo. En: Niamh didn’t feel at ease about this visit. Ga: Ach bhí a fhios aici gurbh é seo an seans. En: But she knew this was the chance. Ga: "Tá mé sásta tú a fheiceáil, a Chillian," a dúirt sí go socraitheach, cé go raibh a glór ag crith beagáinín. En: "I’m happy to see you, Cillian," she said calmly, although her voice trembled slightly. Ga: D'fhéach Cillian isteach ina súile. En: Cillian looked into her eyes. Ga: "Há, céard atá thart, tá thart," a dúirt sé go neamhráitean. En: "Ah, what’s past is past," he said indifferently. Ga: Ach bhí croí a gheallta. En: But promises lay in his heart. Ga: Sheas Aisling idir an bheirt. En: Aisling stood between the two. Ga: "Ná tornaimis ar na seanais gan cúis. En: "Let’s not dwell on past stories without reason. Ga: Tá sé in am scéalta nua a chruthú. En: It’s time to create new ones." Ga: "D'oscail Niamh a croí, ag cur síos ar a brón maidir le conspóidí a bhí tharla. En: Niamh opened her heart, expressing her regret about the disputes that had happened. Ga: Bhí a guth íseal, ach macánta. En: Her voice was low, but honest. Ga: "Tá brón orm, a Chillian. En: "I’m sorry, Cillian. Ga: Bhí míthuiscint ann, agus níor labhraigh mé amach. En: There was a misunderstanding, and I didn’t speak up." Ga: "Bhí Cillian ciúin ar feadh nóiméid. En: Cillian was silent for a moment. Ga: "Bhí mise praiseach freisin," a d'admhaigh sé faoi dheireadh. En: "I messed up too," he finally admitted. Ga: "Níor thuig mé é, ach ba mhaith liom an t-am a chaitheamh le chéile arís. En: "I didn’t understand it, but I’d like to spend time together again." Ga: "Bhí an taistil seo faighte go pointe agus bhí aillte Moher ag éisteacht leo. En: This journey had reached a point, and the Cliffs of Moher were listening to them. Ga: Phléigh siad faoin spéir ghlan. En: They discussed under the clear sky. Ga: Ceartaíodh beagnach gach rud trí chomhrá simplí, is faoin méid a bhí caillte acu. En: Almost everything was set right with a simple conversation about what they had lost. Ga: Sa deireadh, bhí na ceithre chara ag siúl le chéile, ag gáire agus ag cur scéalta nua ar bun. En: In the end, the four friends walked together, laughing and creating new stories. Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Niamh go raibh an chumhacht in intinn í féin. En: Niamh knew that the power was in her own mind. Ga: D'fhoghlaim sí go raibh dea-chumarsáid tábhachtach, agus go raibh an dearctha macánta i gcónaí níos fearr. En: She learned that good communication was important and that an honest attitude was always better. Ga: Le chéile, tháinig siad slán lenár stair agus chonaic siad amach rompu na scéalta nua a bhí ag fanacht ar imeall na haillte. En: Together, they came through their history and saw before them the new stories waiting at the edge of the cliffs. Ga: Bhí a gcairdeas láidir arís, níos sine agus níos ciallmhaire, cosúil le talamh a bhí feicthe an oiread sin aimsire. En: Their friendship was strong again, older and wiser, like land that had seen so much time. Vocabulary Words: majestic: maorgacliffs: aillterising: d’ardaighcrashing: scéalaighvast: mórreminiscing: ag meabhrúadventurous: eachtrúilpeacekeeper: coimeadaí síochánaloneliness: uaigneastrembled: ag crithindifferently: neamhráiteandwell: tornaimisregret: bróndisputes: conspóidípromises: gealltadisappeared: tharthonest: macántaconversations: comhrájourney: taistillistening: ag éisteachtsuddenness: tapaidhedge: imeallair: aermisunderstanding: míthuiscintpower: cumhachtattitude: dearcthacreate: cruthúsilent: ciúinserious: dáiríre

    15 min

  6. 2D AGO

    Finding Connection: Niamh's Journey from Solitude to Belonging

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Finding Connection: Niamh's Journey from Solitude to Belonging Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-01-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí brón san oifig corparáideach i mBaile Átha Cliath. En: There was sadness in the corporate office in Baile Átha Cliath. Ga: Bhí Niamh ina suí ag a deasc, na soilse geala agus fuaimeanna na gcairde oifige timpeall uirthi. En: Niamh was sitting at her desk, the bright lights and sounds of office friends surrounding her. Ga: Ach bhí ciúnas taobh istigh di. En: But there was silence inside her. Ga: Bhí a deartháir, Eoin, imithe anois ar feadh bliana, ag staidéar abroad. En: Her brother, Eoin, had gone abroad a year ago to study. Ga: Bhí brón ar Niamh gan éicínt sa bhaile. En: Niamh felt a sadness without him at home. Ga: Bhí an t-oifig lán le fuinneamh i gcónaí, ach, uaireanta, mhothaigh sí leis féin. En: The office was always full of energy, but sometimes she felt alone. Ga: Bhí aoibh gháire ar aghaidh Aoife, comhghleacaí nua ag Niamh, ach níor labhair sí go minic léi. En: There was a smile on the face of Aoife, a new colleague of Niamh, but she didn’t often speak with her. Ga: In ainneoin sin, bhí féasta na Nollag buailte. En: Despite that, the Christmas season was upon them. Ga: Bhí gan aon íde mhaithe á dhéanamh ag daoine. En: People weren’t engaging in any good-natured teasing. Ga: D'ardaigh Niamh súil agus smaointe á síorbhogadh ina hintinn. En: Niamh raised an eyebrow, her thoughts constantly shifting in her mind. Ga: "B'fhéidir cóisir lae Valentín a bheith agam," a cheap sí. En: "Maybe I'll have a Valentine’s Day party," she thought. Ga: "Tá seans ann nasc a chruthú le daoine eile. En: "There's a chance to connect with others." Ga: "Lá fuar geimhridh a bhí ann agus tháinig an cóisir. En: It was a cold winter day when the party came. Ga: D'ullmhaigh Niamh agus rinne sí socruithe sa bhaile. En: Niamh prepared and made arrangements at home. Ga: Fáilte roimh an aoibhneas agus an teas a bhí ann nuair a tháinig na daoine isteach. En: There was joy and warmth in welcoming as people came in. Ga: Aoife ina measc, a raibh cuma ar a héadan go raibh díograis uirthi. En: Aoife among them, with an eager look on her face. Ga: Tháinig cairde ar an mbaile le bláthanna, mar a bheadh an t-eachtra croíúil. En: Friends arrived bringing flowers, making the event heartfelt. Ga: Nuair a bhí na daoine bailithe, bhí comhrá bog ag rith. En: When everyone had gathered, a gentle conversation flowed. Ga: Roinn Niamh a mothúcháin féin le linn díospóireachta. En: Niamh shared her own feelings during the discussion. Ga: "Tá sé deacair an t-athrú," a dúirt sí. En: "Change is difficult," she said. Ga: "Athrú fada tá sé ann ó d'imigh Eoin. En: "It's been a long change since Eoin left." Ga: " D'fhéach Aoife isteach ina súile agus dúirt go réidh, "Is rud nádúrtha é sin. En: Aoife looked into her eyes and said softly, "That's a natural thing." Ga: " Bhí iontas oraibh beirt. En: Both of them were surprised. Ga: Mireanna níos mó bhí le cloisteáil. En: More laughter was heard. Ga: D'fhreagair Niamh le focal ceanúil. En: Niamh responded with a loving word. Ga: Chonaic sí go raibh daoine báúil. En: She saw that people were compassionate. Ga: Le críoch an tráthnóna, bhí Niamh lán de shuaimhneas agus cairdeas. En: By the end of the evening, Niamh was full of peace and friendship. Ga: D'fhoghlaim sí go raibh sí in ann naisc nua a chruthú. En: She had learned that she could create new connections. Ga: Bhí sí ag teacht le hathrú anois. En: She was now adapting to change. Ga: D'fhág sí a heagla roimpi. En: She left her fear behind her. Ga: Ní raibh an t-aonraic aici mar chonstaic níos mó ach mar dhán is féidir léi fás. En: Solitude was no longer an obstacle but a journey of growth. Ga: I ndiaidh oíche, shiúil sí ar ais istigh san oifig lena broghais ag bunceap. En: After the night, she walked back into the office with her satchel in hand. Ga: Bhí rian muiníne i ngach céim a chuirfeadh chun tosaigh. En: There was a trace of confidence in every step that she brought forward. Vocabulary Words: sadness: bróncorporate: corparáideachsurrounding: timpeallsilence: ciúnasabroad: abroadenergy: fuinneamhoften: minicengaging: á dhéanamheyebrow: súilconstantly: siorbhogadhchance: seansarrangements: socruithewelcoming: fáilteeager: díograisevent: eachtraheartfelt: croíúilgathered: bailitheconversation: comhráfeelings: mothúcháindiscussion: díospóireachtachange: athrúloving: ceanúilcompassionate: báúilobstacle: constaicsolitude: aonraicjourney: dángrowth: fássatchel: broghaisconfidence: muiníne

    13 min

  7. 3D AGO

    Conquer Winter: Saoirse's Breakthrough Presentation

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Conquer Winter: Saoirse's Breakthrough Presentation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an oifig lán le glórtha beoga agus an fuaim séideadh go bog ar na méarchláir mar a bhí Saoirse ag siúl isteach. En: The office was full of lively voices and the soft sound of typing on keyboards as Saoirse walked in. Ga: Bhí cuma nua-aimseartha ar an oifig i lár chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath, le spásanna oscailte agus an ché comh-dhoirte amach de réir mar a shuigh gach duine ag a dtasc féin. En: The office in the center of Baile Átha Cliath city looked modern, with open spaces and the shared desk spilling out as everyone sat at their own task. Ga: Amach trí na fuinneoga móra, thángthas amach gur lá geimhridh bhí ann, le gaoth nimhneach agus spéartha liath. En: Outside the large windows, it was evident that it was a winter's day, with a biting wind and gray skies. Ga: Ach tháinig Lá Fhéile Vailintín go moch chun an atmaisféir éadrom a chothú. En: But Lá Fhéile Vailintín had come early to foster a light atmosphere. Ga: Bhí Saoirse, bainisteoir tionscadail uaillmhianach, tarraingthe idir na foirne ag plé an cur i láthair tábhachtach a bhí le déanamh aici. En: Saoirse, an ambitious project manager, was caught between teams discussing the important presentation she was to deliver. Ga: Brú mór uirthi an uair seo mar gheall ar an deis ardú céime a bheith ann. En: There was heavy pressure on her this time due to the promotion opportunity. Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Saoirse cathain a bhí sí ag streachailt lena himní faoin gcaint phoiblí, agus mhothaigh sí luaith ná a comhghleacaithe. En: Saoirse knew when she struggled with her anxiety about public speaking, and she felt a bit more nervous than her colleagues. Ga: Faoi dheireadh thiar, chinn Saoirse am breise a chur isteach ag ullmhú, agus a cabhair a lorg ó Eoin. En: Eventually, Saoirse decided to put in extra time preparing and sought help from Eoin. Ga: Ba é Eoin comhghleacaí ciúin ach ábalta, nua ar an bhfoireann, agus bhí a fhios ag Saoirse go raibh an-acmhainn aige. En: Eoin was a quiet yet capable colleague, new to the team, and Saoirse knew he had great potential. Ga: Le chéile, d'oibrigh siad i mbun na hoícheanta dorcha geimhridh, ag pleanáil gach mionsonra den chur i láthair. En: Together, they worked through the dark winter evenings, planning every detail of the presentation. Ga: Bhí an lá mór tagtha. En: The big day had arrived. Ga: Bhí an t-oifig faoi bhrú, croíbhearta ag rith a gcos. En: The office was tense, hearts pounding. Ga: Nuair a tháinig an nóiméad, sheas Saoirse os comhair a lucht éisteachta, a lámha rud beag buartha. En: When the moment came, Saoirse stood in front of her audience, her hands a bit anxious. Ga: Ach chonaic sí Eoin, agus le nod beag, thug sé misneach di. En: But she saw Eoin, and with a small nod, he gave her encouragement. Ga: Phioc sí suas áit ar fhág sí an t-ullmhúchán. En: She picked up from where she left off in her preparation. Ga: Breathnaigh sí ar na sleamhnáin agus thosaigh sí ag labhairt. En: She looked at the slides and started speaking. Ga: Le gach focal, tháinig cumhacht níos mó chuici. En: With each word, more power came to her. Ga: D'inis sí scéal a cuid oibre agus rinne a cúram iontach soiléir. En: She told the story of her work and made her case very clear. Ga: Bhí na súile ar na cinnirí suite ar Saoirse, agus d'fhéadfá a chlúin na moladh ina súile. En: The eyes of the executives were fixed on Saoirse, and you could read the praise in their eyes. Ga: Nuair a chríochnaigh sí, bhí buillí ar an mbinse. En: When she finished, there was applause. Ga: Bhí a mian bainte amach—ní amháin gurbh é an chur i láthair ceannródaíoch, ach bhí sí ag mothú níos muiníní ionam féin. En: Her goal was achieved—not only was the presentation groundbreaking, but she also felt more confident within herself. Ga: D'fhoghlaim Saoirse atá an-obair foirne riachtanach agus go bhfuil tacaíocht ó chomhghleacaithe ionbháiteach, a bhí i gcroí Eoin agus féin. En: Saoirse learned that great teamwork is essential, and that support from empathetic colleagues, which was in both Eoin and herself, is invaluable. Ga: Agus é ag fágáil an t-oifig don oíche, ag siúl taobh le Maeve agus Eoin le chéile, rith na soilse oíche timpeall díobh, bhí an dúshlán roghnaithe ar ais, díreach i bpointe ama chun Lá Fhéile Vailintín. En: As she was leaving the office for the evening, walking alongside Maeve and Eoin together, the night lights flickering around them, the challenge chosen had been fulfilled, just in time for Lá Fhéile Vailintín. Ga: Bhí an t-am geimhridh fós bruscar, ach bhí ag éirí geal ar chroí Saoirse. En: The winter's bite was still present, but Saoirse's heart was brightening. Vocabulary Words: lively: beogatypical: gnáthlábiting: nimhneachlight: éadromambitious: uaillmhianachpromotion: ardú céimeanxiety: imnícapable: ábharthapotential: acmhainnpresentation: cur i láthairconfidence: muinínempathetic: ionbháiteachexecutive: ceannirepraise: moladhproject manager: bainisteoir tionscadailpreparation: ullmhúchánencouragement: misneachvaluable: luachmharteamwork: obair foirneclear: soiléirgroundbreaking: ceannródaíochsupport: tacaíochtwinter: geimhreadhcolleagues: comhghleacaitheflourish: bláthúchallenge: dúshlánstruggle: streachailtdetail: mionsonraaudience: lucht éisteachtaflicker: rith

    14 min

  8. 3D AGO

    Grey Skies, True Hearts: A Love Story in County Kerry

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Grey Skies, True Hearts: A Love Story in County Kerry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Fadó, ach ní ró-fhada, bhí fear darbh ainm Eamon ina chónaí i gcontae Chiarraí, ar fheirm bhláthanna. En: Once upon a time, but not too long ago, there was a man named Eamon living in County Kerry, on a flower farm. Ga: Cé nach raibh an geimhreadh lán de bhláthanna, bhí áilleacht faoi shimplíocht na páirceanna liatha faoin spéir liath. En: Although winter wasn't full of flowers, there was a beauty in the simplicity of the grey fields under the grey sky. Ga: Bhí Eamon ag pleanáil rud speisialta do Lá Fhéile Vailintín. En: Eamon was planning something special for Valentine's Day. Ga: Bhí sé i ngrá le cailín darb ainm Aoife. En: He was in love with a girl named Aoife. Ga: Bhí Aoife álainn agus cineálta, agus bhí sí ag obair leis ar an bhfeirm. En: Aoife was beautiful and kind, and she was working with him on the farm. Ga: Ba é a mian é a mhothúcháin i leith Aoife a léiriú ar bhealach a bheadh i gcuimhne di. En: It was his wish to express his feelings for Aoife in a way that she would remember. Ga: Lá amháin, rinne Eamon plean. En: One day, Eamon made a plan. Ga: Bhí Liam, a chara, sásta cabhrú leis. En: Liam, his friend, was willing to help him. Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Liam go maith cé chomh tábhachtach is a bhí sé do Eamon. En: Liam knew well how important it was to Eamon. Ga: Chuir sé na brioscaí agus an seacláid te i gcoimeádán. En: He packed the cookies and hot chocolate in a container. Ga: Ach bhí an aimsir sa gheimhreadh míshuaimhneach. En: But the winter weather was unpredictable. Ga: Bhí na scamaill dhorcha ag teacht isteach. En: The dark clouds were rolling in. Ga: Bhí faitíos ar Eamon go gcuirfeadh an báisteach isteach ar a phleananna. En: Eamon was afraid that the rain would ruin his plans. Ga: Ach d'fhoghlaim sé riamh go raibh áilleacht i ngníomhartha simplí. En: But he had learned that there is beauty in simple acts. Ga: Níor chúl sé siar. En: He did not back down. Ga: Bhí an t-am ann. En: The time had come. Ga: Ghlac sé le Aoife ag bun an chnoic. En: He met Aoife at the bottom of the hill. Ga: "Cad faoin aimsir? En: "What about the weather?" Ga: " a d'fhiafraigh Aoife, beagán amhras uirthi. En: Aoife asked, a little doubtfully. Ga: Ach d'fhéach Eamon lena scíth, ag aoibh gháire. En: But Eamon appeared relaxed, smiling. Ga: "Déanaimid an lá ina mbíonn sé," arsa sé le meangadh. En: "We make the day what it is," he said with a grin. Ga: Thosaigh siad ag dreapadh an chnoic, bugaithe ag an aer úr, ag comhrá agus ag gáire. En: They began climbing the hill, invigorated by the fresh air, chatting and laughing. Ga: Shroich siad barr na cnoc. En: They reached the top of the hill. Ga: Bhí an radharc os cionn na páirceanna ina lóistín ciúin de scáthanna geimhridh. En: The view over the fields was a serene retreat of winter shades. Ga: Ach ansin, thosaigh drúcht ag titim, níos troime agus níos fuaire. En: But then, dew started falling, heavier and colder. Ga: Bhí sé deacair fanacht tirim. En: It was hard to stay dry. Ga: Thuig Eamon go raibh a nóiméad ann. En: Eamon realized it was his moment. Ga: Tharraing sé sean-bhrat amach as a mhála. En: He pulled an old blanket out of his bag. Ga: Bhí Aoife ag gáire faoin suaitheadh agus an Sean-bhrat orainn ar na clúdaigh. En: Aoife laughed about the commotion and the old blanket on the covers. Ga: Nuair a bhí an brat curtha suas, léirigh Eamon litir ó láimh scríofa a bhí ag fanacht leis. En: When the blanket was spread out, Eamon presented a handwritten letter that he had been holding onto. Ga: Léigh Aoife í go cúramach. En: Aoife read it carefully. Ga: Bhí sí mar dhearbhú lásanta dúinn a grá. En: It was a passionate declaration of his love. Ga: Bhí Aoife sásta. En: Aoife was happy. Ga: Gan focal, lean sí ar aghaidh agus thug barróg mór dó. En: Without a word, she leaned over and gave him a big hug. Ga: Bhí an báisteach ar siúl orthu, ach faoin mbrat, bhí siad sábháilte. En: The rain poured on them, but under the blanket, they were safe. Ga: Tháinig póg milis, ach ó chroí as seo amach. En: A sweet kiss came, genuine from that moment on. Ga: Thuig Eamon ansin gurb iad na chuimhneacháin ghaoil simplí an rún fíor do ghrá. En: Eamon then understood that simple moments of connection are the true secret to love. Ga: Bhí an ghrianghraf den oíche sin i gcuimhne ag Aoife agus Eamon, ní mar gheall ar a raibh beartaithe, ach mar gheall ar nádúr an ghrá féin. En: The memory of that night remained with Aoife and Eamon, not because of what was planned, but because of the nature of love itself. Ga: Agus b’fhearr sin ná aon dearbhú móra. En: And that was better than any grand declarations. Ga: Thug an geimhreadh a saol féin, agus bhí grá Eamon agus Aoife fíor, bídís le chéile faoin spéir is gorma nó faoin gcuimreach is liath. En: The winter had its own life, and Eamon and Aoife's love was true, whether they were together under the bluest sky or the greyest cover. Ga: Bhí an grá, tar éis an tsaoil, ina fad aonair don grá diaga. En: After all, love was a journey meant solely for divine affection. Vocabulary Words: simplicity: simplíochtunpredictable: míshuaimhneachdeclaration: dearbhúinvigorated: bugaithebrought: ag teachtretreat: lóistíncommotion: suaitheadhgenuine: ó chroídivine: diagarecognize: aithinserene: ciúinheavier: níos troimecuddle: barrógcomprehend: thuigaffection: mianrain: báisteachblanket: bratpresented: léirighletter: litirmemory: cuimhnehandwritten: ó láimh scríofaexpress: léiriúwilling: sástafeelings: mothúcháindoubtfully: amhrasachclouds: scamaillwinter: geimhreadhgrin: meangadhspread: curtha suashill: cnoc

    15 min
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