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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. 13H AGO

    St. Brigid's Chaos: A Day at Ospidéal Chontae Luimnigh

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: St. Brigid's Chaos: A Day at Ospidéal Chontae Luimnigh Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Ní raibh aon rud níos gnóthaí ná Ospidéal Chontae Luimnigh ar Lá Fhéile Bríde. En: Nothing was busier than Ospidéal Chontae Luimnigh on St. Brigid's Day. Ga: Lá fuar, ach sa seanfhocal, tús na primavera é. En: A cold day, yet in the proverb, the beginning of spring. Ga: Bhí Cian sa chaos, rud a bhí neamhbheartaithe aige. En: Cian was caught in the chaos, something he hadn't planned for. Ga: Bhí sé díreach tar éis geataí an ospidéil a thrasnú nuair a fuair sé amach go raibh an fón mícheart ina phóca aige. En: He had just crossed the hospital gates when he discovered he had the wrong phone in his pocket. Ga: "Ah, Aoife! Tá fón altra éigin agam!" a dúirt sé, a ghuth lán le níos mó mearbhall ná éadóchas. En: "Ah, Aoife! I have some nurse's phone!" he said, his voice filled with more confusion than despair. Ga: Bhí Aoife, a chara is fearr, ar an líne eile, réidh i gcónaí le cuidiú. En: Aoife, his best friend, was on the other line, always ready to help. Ga: “Fán socair, a Chian. Caithfidh tú é a thabhairt ar ais sular thuigann sí é,” a mhol sí trína chluasán. En: "Stay calm, Cian. You need to return it before she notices," she suggested through her headset. Ga: Bhí cóisir earcaíochta ag an otharlann an lá sin, rud a cheap Cian go bhféadfadh sé dul i bhfolach ann gan stró. En: The hospital had a recruitment fair that day, which Cian thought he could hide in without trouble. Ga: Ach bhí rúidim faoi thalamh i gcoinne fíor-eispéireas an ospidéil. En: But there was an underground rhythm against the true experience of the hospital. Ga: Bhí slua dochtúirí ag bualadh le chéile i gcomhair stailce, ag lorg níos fearr do na hotharlannaithe. En: A crowd of doctors was meeting for a strike, seeking better conditions for the hospital staff. Ga: Bhí Cian mar phíosa gan choinne sa chluiche seo. Ba é an stailc chomhad méadú ar mhearbhaill. En: Cian was an unexpected piece in this game. The strike added to the confusion. Ga: Chuir Aoife plean le chéile. En: Aoife devised a plan. Ga: "Níl rogha agat, a Chian. Cuir ort cóta bán, beidh tú cosúil le dochtúr ag cúrsáil timpeall." En: "You have no choice, Cian. Put on a white coat, you'll look like a doctor cruising around." Ga: Ní raibh an bhanríon páirt a ghabhann le clíar mar Aoife ag fágáil an oíche gan plean! En: The queen of the accompanying retinue, like Aoife, wasn't leaving the night without a plan! Ga: Bhí Cian ag streachailt leis an gcóta fada nuair a chonaic sé an fíorúdaráis á thionlacan dochtúirí eile. En: Cian was struggling with the long coat when he saw the real authorities escorting other doctors. Ga: Ní mór dó a bheith cúramach gan a n-aird a tharraingt. En: He needed to be careful not to draw their attention. Ga: Ar deireadh, sa hindra an ranga pediatráice, d’aimsigh Cian Niamh. En: Finally, in the pediatric section, Cian found Niamh. Ga: "Is mise ba chúis leis seo, tá an fón agat ach i mo láimh!" a dúirt sé léi go ciúin. En: "I'm the cause of this; you have your phone but in my hand!" he quietly said to her. Ga: Bhí iontas ar Niamh, a d’fhéach air le súile móra cáirdiúla. En: Niamh was surprised, looking at him with big friendly eyes. Ga: Ach ní raibh am acu breac-chuntas a dhéanamh. En: But they had no time to outline everything. Ga: Bhí daorsúilíonn céimithe an ospidéil snaofa. En: The hospital's devoted graduates kept an eye on them. Ga: Tugadh aghaidh orthu mar sheirbhísigh; ní raibh ann budh an fhírinne birthe ar an ócáid! En: They were regarded as servants; it was nothing but the keen truth of the occasion! Ga: Nuair a bhí doctor eile ag an doras, d'éirigh le Cian teitheadh, agus faoi dheireadh ní fhaca ach a shlí amach ó thaobh spéisin aoibhnis, gan stad. En: When another doctor was at the door, Cian managed to escape, and in the end, he found his way out with a hint of joyful relief, uninterrupted. Ga: Tháinig Aoife i gcoinne é, b’fhéidir go raibh sé dona, ach bhí bealach le claochlú rud beag dearfach a dhéanamh. En: Aoife found him, perhaps feeling sorry, but she had a way of turning things slightly positive. Ga: Thug Cian an fón ar ais le gàire buíochais ó Niamh. En: Cian returned the phone with a grateful smile from Niamh. Ga: D'éirigh Aoife leis an nuacht a chur amach go raibh an ospideál ag iarraidh a réiteach chreidimh. En: Aoife managed to spread the news that the hospital was seeking to resolve its beliefs. Ga: Bhí sí ina pleanálaí iontach agus d'éirigh léi an cás a iompú don ospidéal. En: She was a fantastic planner and managed to turn the situation around for the hospital. Ga: Ceacht mar chuimhne don saol bhí ag Cian anois. En: Cian now had a lesson as a reminder for life. Ga: D'fhoghlaim sé le bheith aireach, b'fhéidir, ach molfadh sé i gcónaí Aoife as a éirim agus a foighne gan teorann. En: He learned to be careful, perhaps, but he would always praise Aoife for her wit and boundless patience. Ga: Ba bheag duine chomh foirfe le Niamh sa chath sifirneach sin. En: Few were as perfect as Niamh in that challenging encounter. Ga: Ar Lá Fhéile Bríde, bhí gach rud ar ais dá ngnáth i gContae Luimnigh. En: On St. Brigid's Day, everything was back to normal in Contae Luimnigh. Vocabulary Words: busier: gnóthaíchaos: anordproverb: seanfhocalconfusion: mearbhalldespair: éadóchasrecruitment: earcaíochtaunderground: faoi thalamhrhythm: rúidimstrike: stailceconditions: coinníollacharetinue: clíarescort: a thionlacanpediatric: pediatráicedevoted: snáofagraduates: céimitheservants: seirbhísighauthorities: údaráisdraw: tarraingtjoyful: aoibhnisuninterrupted: gan stadresolve: réiteachbeliefs: creidimhwit: éirimboundless: gan teorannencounter: sifirneachfaint: breac-chuntasoutline: breac-chuntaskeen: birtheattention: airdhospital: otharlann

    15 min

  2. 22H AGO

    Eoin's Remarkable Irish Adventure: Cliffs, Cameras & Connection

    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Eoin's Remarkable Irish Adventure: Cliffs, Cameras & Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí gaoth ghéar ag séideadh ar aghaidh Eoin agus é ag siúl i dtreo Aillte an Mhothair. En: A sharp wind was blowing against Eoin as he walked towards Aillte an Mhothair (the Cliffs of Moher). Ga: Bhí an aimsir fuar, ach bhí ocras san aer, ocras ar an radharcra foirfe sin a bhí á lorg aige. En: The weather was cold, but there was a hunger in the air, a hunger for that perfect view he was seeking. Ga: Bhí sé ag iarraidh a chuid scileanna grianghrafadóireachta a fheabhsú. En: He wanted to improve his photography skills. Ga: Bhí sé ag mothú teanntaithe le déanaí agus bhí dóchas ann go bhfaigheadh sé inspioráid ar an gcúrsa grianghrafadóireachta seo. En: He had been feeling a bit trapped recently, and he hoped he would find inspiration on this photography course. Ga: Bhí cláirseach de radharc i gceist ar na haillte. En: There was a captivating view of the cliffs. Ga: Tháinig Eoin go mbeadh súil eile aige ar na radhairc seo ach amháin. En: Eoin hoped to see those views with a different perspective. Ga: Ag an am céanna in aice leis, bhí Caoimhe, bean leis na súile glasa a raibh áilleacht dhochoiscthe ag baint léi, ina seasamh ar aon chosa amháin agus ceamara á thógáil aici. En: Beside him stood Caoimhe, a woman with green eyes that possessed an ineffable beauty, balancing on one foot and holding a camera. Ga: Bhí sí ciúin, ach rinne sí féith ghrinn ar Eoin. En: She was quiet, but she gave Eoin a playful look. Ga: Tháinig Saoirse, an múinteoir, os a gcomhair agus dúirt sí, "Tá muid ar tí eachtra nua a thosú anois. Déanaigí comhpháirtithe." En: Saoirse, the instructor, came in front of them and said, "We are about to embark on a new adventure. Partner up." Ga: D’fhéach Eoin ar Caoimhe agus chonaic sé meangadh gáire ina súile. En: Eoin looked at Caoimhe and saw a smile in her eyes. Ga: "An mbaineann muid triail as le chéile?" d’fhiafraigh sí go cúthail. En: "Shall we try working together?" she asked shyly. Ga: Thóg Eoin an deis seo, rud nach raibh sé cinnte faoi ar dtús, ach bhraith sé rud éigin uathúil ina phríomhcheangal. En: Eoin took this opportunity, uncertain at first, but he felt something unique in their initial connection. Ga: Chuir siad tús lena gcuid oibre le chéile. En: They started their work together. Ga: Thart ar an lá lár, d’éirigh an aimsir níos measa. En: Around midday, the weather worsened. Ga: Thosaigh sneachta ag titim agus bhí stoirm ag bagairt ar an mbaile. En: Snow began to fall, and a storm threatened the town. Ga: Tháinig sé mar dhúshlán, mar theastaigh uathu áirsí na haillte a ghrianghrafadh. En: It posed a challenge, as they wanted to photograph the arches of the cliffs. Ga: Thug Saoirse comhairle do gach duine dul a bhaile, ach níor éist Eoin agus Caoimhe. En: Saoirse advised everyone to head home, but Eoin and Caoimhe did not listen. Ga: "An fanfaimid anseo agus osclóimid an scéal seo?" d’fhiafraigh Caoimhe le misneach. En: "Shall we stay here and capture this story?" Caoimhe asked bravely. Ga: Seo é an nóiméad a mhúin sé féin agus a mheirigh Eoin leis. En: This was the moment that taught him, and mettle Eoin with. Ga: A bhí á dhéanamh acu ná creideamh mór a thabhairt dá chéile agus dá nádúr. En: What they were doing was putting great faith in each other and in nature. Ga: Rinne an stoirm scrios ar an talamh, ach nuair a ghlac siad áit fhothain faoin gcarraig mhór, bhí siad in ann eitleán breá déanta as dōiteán a fheiceáil ó thine na cuaiche. En: The storm wreaked havoc on the ground, but when they took shelter under the large rock, they were able to see a beautiful plane made of the fire from the nesting box. Ga: Bhí sé iontach, amhail is go raibh an dúlra féin ag beannú orthu le haithne a fháil. En: It was amazing, as if nature itself was greeting them with recognition. Ga: D’éirigh an lá geal ar deireadh thiar thall. En: The day eventually brightened. Ga: Agus iad ag filleadh abhaile, rinne Eoin comhbhaint lena chroí. En: As they returned home, Eoin felt a connection in his heart. Ga: Bhraith sé níos oscailte. En: He felt more open. Ga: Bhí an taithí seo ag cur lucht dúil isteach ann agus Caoimhe. En: This experience instilled a profound desire in both him and Caoimhe. Ga: Ní hamháin mar chairde ach b’fhéidir fiú níos mó, mar bhí ar a laghad tuiscint nua ann. En: Not only as friends, but perhaps even more, as there was at least a new understanding there. Ga: Ar lá iontach, faoi radharc áilleacha na hÉireann, fuair Eoin níos mó ná an scil nua; fuair sé an dóchas agus an spéis vatúil iontach. En: On a wonderful day, under the scenic views of Éireann (Ireland), Eoin gained more than a new skill; he found hope and an extraordinary zealous interest. Vocabulary Words: wind: gaothsharp: gheartrapped: teanntaithecaptivating: cláirseach deineffable: dochoisctheinstructor: múinteoirembark: tosaighadventure: eachtrapartner: comhpháirtitheunique: uathúilnoon: lár an laeworsened: níos measasnow: sneachtastorm: stoirmthreatened: bagairtchallenge: dúshlánshelter: áit fhothainextraordinary: iontachwrecked: scriosrock: carraigplane: eitleánfire: tinegreeting: ag beannúrecognition: aithneexperience: taithíinstilled: cur lucht dúil isteachconnection: comhbhaintscenic: áilleachaskill: scildesire: dúil

    14 min

  3. 1D 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

  4. 1D 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

  5. 2D 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

  6. 2D 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

  7. 3D 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

  8. 3D 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
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    2023 - 2026
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