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  • Courage on the Cliffs: Niamh's Breakthrough to Bonding

    Courage on the Cliffs: Niamh's Breakthrough to Bonding
    Feb 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Courage on the Cliffs: Niamh's Breakthrough to Bonding Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Sa gheimhreadh fuar, ar bharr Aillte an Mhothair, bhí gníomh aontaithe ar siúl do chomhoibrithe cuideachta áitiúil.En: In the cold winter, atop Aillte an Mhothair, there was a team-building activity for the employees of a local company.Ga: Bhí gaoth nimhneach ag séideadh, ag sciobadh na scamaill bhána os cionn na bhfostaithe bailithe le chéile.En: A biting wind was blowing, sweeping the white clouds above the gathered employees.Ga: Bhí Niamh, dearthóir grafach introspective, ar eagla agus fuar, ach réidh chun cuir chuici féin.En: Niamh, an introspective graphic designer, was nervous and cold, but ready to push herself.Ga: Ní raibh sí compordach i measc grúpaí móra; bhí aigne ciúin aici.En: She wasn't comfortable among large groups; she had a quiet nature.Ga: Bhí fonn uirthi, áfach, nasc níos doimhne a chruthú lena comhghleacaithe, go háirithe le Siobhán agus Ciarán.En: She was eager, however, to form a deeper connection with her colleagues, especially with Siobhán and Ciarán.Ga: Bhí luas i gcroí Niamh agus í ag smaoineamh ar an bhfoireann a bheith ina chéile.En: There was a rush in Niamh's heart as she thought about the team coming together.Ga: Bhí an bhanaltra tógtha uirthi, ach bhí aidhm aici.En: She was affected by the group's enthusiasm, but she had a purpose.Ga: Bhí sí réidh le glacadh le dúshláin.En: She was ready to embrace challenges.Ga: Bhí sraith cleachtaí á n-eagrú ag an bhfoireann.En: A series of exercises were being organized by the team.Ga: Bhí an chéad cheann ag hikes ar na hems crainn.En: The first one involved hikes along the tree lines.Ga: Bhí eagla ar Niamh, ach thóg sí a misneach.En: Niamh was frightened, but she gathered her courage.Ga: Bhí slabhra comhráite ann de réir mar a thug na comhghleacaithe tacaíocht dá chéile.En: There was a chain of conversations as colleagues supported each other.Ga: Bhí Siobhán i ndiaidh dó buille beagán agus bhí sí ceart go leor.En: Siobhán had stumbled a bit but was fine.Ga: Ach tharla rud éigin nuair a bhí gach duine ag mezcla leis an áilleacht iontach thíos orthu.En: Yet something happened when everyone was mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty below them.Ga: Chuaigh Ciaran ag plé an chlaí agus bhuail sé ar shléibhte caola.En: Ciarán was climbing along the ridge and struck a narrow ledge.Ga: Bhí sé crith faoi eagla agus bhí sé i mbaol sleamhnú síos.En: He was shaking with fear and was in danger of slipping down.Ga: Bhí eagla mhór ar Niamh le bheith gafa ann, ach go tobann bhí cúnamh ag glaoch.En: Niamh was terrified of being trapped there, but suddenly help was calling.Ga: D'fhéach sí isteach go domhain ina cróiceann, agus thug cumhacht di a lámh a mholadh do Chiarán díreach in am.En: She looked deep within herself and found the strength to offer her hand to Ciarán just in time.Ga: Chaith sí gach eagla go tuatháil, bhí misneach aici.En: She cast aside every fear, showing bravery.Ga: Tar éis an eachtra sin, admhaíodh Niamh mar bhean de thacaíocht agus misneach.En: After that incident, Niamh was recognized as a woman of support and courage.Ga: Bhí briseadh tríd ar eagla uirthi, ach bhí a raibh a dhéanamh ag ansin ag tabhairt tacaíocht agus spiorad do gach duine.En: She broke through her fear, but what she did there provided support and spirit to everyone.Ga: Bhí meas ag a comhghleacaithe anois uirthi.En: Her colleagues now held her in high regard.Ga: Níos tábhachtaí fós, bhí sí féin níos muiníní agus níos oscailte.En: More importantly, she became more confident and open herself.Ga: Fágadh Aillte an Mhothair ina ndiaidh, líonadh le haontacht abhus agus radharcra dho-aimsithe faoin uisce.En: They left Aillte an Mhothair behind, filled with a sense of unity and indescribable scenery below.Ga: Bhí an cluiche bailout ar a bóthar.En: The next adventure was on the horizon.Ga: Ba é seo an áit ar phléasc Niamh a intiúlacht a threascairt.En: This was the place where Niamh broke through her introspection.Ga: Bhí sí ní amháin mar chuid den fhoireann, ach mar réalta a bhí mar thoradh ar theacht isteach a cion, ag tabhairt tacaíocht, agus ag glacadh le leibhéal nua sa chuideachta a raibh sí gafa ann.En: She was not only part of the team but a shining star who contributed, offered support, and accepted a new level in the company she was involved with. Vocabulary Words:introspective: introspectivebiting: nimhneachsweeping: sciobadhfrightened: eaglamesmerized: ag mezclabreathtaking: iontachledge: caolashaking: crithtrapped: gafabravery: misneachcourage: misneachfear: eaglascenery: radharcraunity: aontachtchallenge: dúshláinsuddenly: go tobannsupport: tacaíochtstruck: bhuailridge: chlaíteam-building: gníomh aontaithegathered: ...
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  • Butterfly Chaos Unleashed: A Winter Adventure in Dublin

    Butterfly Chaos Unleashed: A Winter Adventure in Dublin
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Butterfly Chaos Unleashed: A Winter Adventure in Dublin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí sé i lár an gheimhridh in aice le Gairdín Luibheolaíoch Bhaile Átha Cliath.En: It was mid-winter near the Gairdín Luibheolaíoch Bhaile Átha Cliath (Dublin Botanic Gardens).Ga: Fuair Aisling fuinneamh as áilleacht na nglasraí síorghlasa agus na teochreasa sa teach gloine.En: Aisling drew energy from the beauty of the evergreen plants and the tropical environment inside the glasshouse.Ga: Bhí an teas istigh ina séis rómánsach in aice leis an aer fuar amuigh.En: The warmth inside was a romantic contrast to the cold air outside.Ga: Bhí treoraí an ghrúpa, Niall, ag míniú faoi fhéileacan eisiach ó Thír na bhFéileacán.En: The group's guide, Niall, was explaining about an exclusive butterfly from Tír na bhFéileacán (Land of the Butterflies).Ga: Bhí suim mhór ag Aisling ann.En: Aisling was very interested.Ga: Shíl sí go mbeadh sé go hiontach na féileacáin seo a fheiceáil go dlúth.En: She thought it would be wonderful to see these butterflies up close.Ga: Tharraing sí an doras beag ar oscailt gan smaoineamh, agus scaoil grúpa féileacán ildaite amach.En: Without thinking, she opened a small door and released a group of colorful butterflies.Ga: Sumaire!En: Oh no!Ga: Bhí geit ar gach duine, ach níor gheallscairt a rinne Aisling ach an misneach a bhain as an tasc seo; ní raibh sí ag iarraidh náire a chur ar a háithreas féin ós comhair Niall.En: Everyone was startled, but instead of panicking, Aisling found the courage to handle the situation; she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of Niall.Ga: Thosaigh an rásaíocht i ngairdíní.En: The chase began in the gardens.Ga: Léimeadh na féileacáin ó bhláth go bláth, agus bhí ar Aisling a lán oibre déanta.En: The butterflies flitted from flower to flower, and Aisling had a lot of work to do.Ga: Bhí sí ábalta Sinéad, cuairteoir eile, a mhealladh cabhrú léi.En: She was able to persuade Sinéad, another visitor, to help her.Ga: Bhí magadh i gcónaí ag Siobhan: "Tóg an sciathán leis, Aisling!" a scairt sí, agus casadh féileacán ar ghlacadh san aer.En: There was always teasing from Siobhan: "Take the wing with you, Aisling!" she exclaimed as a butterfly twirled in the air.Ga: Le gáire, fuair Siobhan agus Aisling cúpla cuairteoir eile chun siad a ghlacadh leo sa chluiche seo.En: With laughter, Siobhan and Aisling managed to get a few other visitors to join in this game.Ga: Chuir siad plan i gcrích.En: They executed a plan.Ga: D'éirigh le hAisling le cabhair-chairdineach a modh a n-iompar, agus féileacáin as a dteach cónaithe as arís.En: Aisling, with the supportive help of her companions, managed to guide the butterflies back into their dwelling.Ga: Bhí sé ina ghluaiseacht craiceáilte, ach d'oibrigh siad mar fhoireann.En: It was a crazy movement, but they worked as a team.Ga: Tar éis roinnt iarrachtaí, d'éirigh le haisling agus a cairde na féileacáin ins an dtigh gloine a chur ar ais.En: After several attempts, Aisling and her friends succeeded in getting the butterflies back into the glasshouse.Ga: D'fhéach gach duine orthu le spéis agus le moladh.En: Everyone looked at them with interest and praise.Ga: Bhí an bheirt Siobhan agus Niall i láthair, agus thug Niall nod admhairte do Aisling.En: Both Siobhan and Niall were present, and Niall gave a nod of admiration to Aisling.Ga: Bhí Aisling ina hero anois, le muinín nua.En: Aisling was now a hero, with newfound confidence.Ga: Foghlaim sí go bhfuil gáire uaireanta mar an réiteach is fearr.En: She learned that sometimes laughter is the best solution.Ga: Agus an t-am sin, i measc na ngairdíní síochánta, fuair Aisling an laochra ó na cuairteoirí agus an cead a leanúint ar aghaidh lena fiosracht gan eagla.En: And at that moment, among the peaceful gardens, Aisling received the hero's welcome from the visitors and the permission to continue her curiosity without fear.Ga: Bhí sí sásta sa deireadh.En: She was happy in the end. Vocabulary Words:mid-winter: lár an gheimhridhglasshouse: teach gloineexclusive: eisiachcourage: misneachembarrass: náirechase: rásaíochtflitted: léimeadhpersuade: a mhealladhteasing: magadhtwirled: casadhsupportive: cabhrachdwelling: áit chónaitheadmiration: admhaílhero: laochconfidence: muinínsolution: réiteachpermission: ceadcuriosity: fiosrachtpraise: moladhguide: treoraíevergreen: síorghlasatropical: teochreasastartled: geitexecute: chur i gcríchattempts: iarrachtaípeaceful: síochántahero's welcome: laochratropical: teochreasagame: cluicheflitted: léimeadh
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    13 min
  • Love Blossoms in Winter: A Tale of Rediscovery

    Love Blossoms in Winter: A Tale of Rediscovery
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Love Blossoms in Winter: A Tale of Rediscovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-19-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí sioc ar maidin i nGairdíní Luibheolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath.En: There was frost in the morning at the Gairdíní Luibheolaíochta in Baile Átha Cliath.Ga: Bhí an grian ag soilsiú, ach bhí an t-aer fós fuar.En: The sun was shining, but the air was still cold.Ga: Bhí an-spiorad na Féile Vailintín le feiceáil sna gairdíní.En: The spirit of Valentine's Day was very much visible in the gardens.Ga: Bhí croíthe móra, dearga crochta thar na crainn agus solas beag bídeach ag glioscarnach ina measc.En: Large, red hearts were hung over the trees, and tiny lights were twinkling among them.Ga: Bhí Niamh ag siúl tríd an áit le cara mór aici, Cara.En: Niamh was walking through the place with her good friend, Cara.Ga: Bhí cóisir sa phlandlann ar siúl, lán le lánúineacha sona.En: There was a party happening in the greenhouse, full of happy couples.Ga: Bhí sé deacair do Niamh gan smaoineamh ar a croí briste.En: It was hard for Niamh not to think of her broken heart.Ga: Bhí sí imníoch agus míshásta faoi ghrá.En: She was anxious and unhappy about love.Ga: Os comhair na gceardlanna bláthanna, chonaic sí Eoghan, cara ó laethanta a hóige, gan choinne.En: In front of the flower workshops, she unexpectedly saw Eoghan, a friend from her youth.Ga: "Dia dhuit, Niamh," arsa Eoghan, ag preabadh i dtreo Niamh agus Cara.En: "Hello, Niamh," said Eoghan, jumping toward Niamh and Cara.Ga: Bhí aoibh air, súilí glé ag soilsiú faoina hata geimhridh.En: He had a smile, with bright eyes shining under his winter hat.Ga: Bhí Niamh sáite i gcúram na croí briste, ach níorbh fhéidir gan aoibh a chur ar ais chuige.En: Niamh was engulfed in the care of the broken heart, but she couldn't help but smile back at him.Ga: Bhí cara cineálta agus dílis i gcónaí é Eoghan.En: Eoghan was always a kind and loyal friend.Ga: Bhuail Niamh agus Eoghan lena chéile ag na bláthanna oráiste, áit a raibh boladh álainn orthu.En: Niamh and Eoghan met again at the orange flowers, which had a lovely scent.Ga: "Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú?En: "How are you?Ga: Murab ionann agus na bláthanna seo, níl mo chroí chomh geal na laethanta seo," dúirt Niamh, ag gáire beag.En: Unlike these flowers, my heart isn't that bright these days," said Niamh, with a small laugh.Ga: Bhí Cara ag siúl siar, ag iarraidh am a thabhairt dos na seanchairde bualadh lena chéile.En: Cara was walking back, wanting to give the old friends time to meet again.Ga: Bhí Niamh cúthail, ach bhí rud éigin sa chraic a bhí ag Eoghan a chuirfeadh teas ina croí.En: Niamh was shy, but something in Eoghan's conversation brought warmth to her heart.Ga: Bhí comhrá a bhí acu faoi chuimhneacha óige.En: They had a conversation about childhood memories.Ga: Phléigh siad na cuimhní cumhra agus d’fhás caidreamh úr.En: They talked about the fragrant memories and a new relationship began to grow.Ga: Go tobann, bhí Eoghan ag cogaint a liopa, néirbhíseach.En: Suddenly, Eoghan was biting his lip, nervous.Ga: "Niamh, tá rud éigin ba cheart dom a rá," thosaigh sé.En: "Niamh, there's something I should say," he began.Ga: Bhí anáil á choinneáil ag Niamh.En: Niamh held her breath.Ga: "Le tamall anuas, tá ag dul orm rud éigin speisialta dúot.En: "For some time now, I've felt something special for you.Ga: Cé go bhfuil an Nollaig thart, tá sé in am do mo rún a nochtadh.En: Even though Christmas is over, it's time to reveal my secret.Ga: Tá mé i ngrá leat.En: I'm in love with you."Ga: "Bhí tost, ach ní raibh a súile brónach.En: There was silence, but her eyes were not sad.Ga: Bhraith sí an teas ag méadú in aice leis na bláthanna, i measc an tsneachta.En: She felt the warmth increasing near the flowers, among the snow.Ga: D’fhéach sí isteach i súile Eoghan.En: She looked into Eoghan's eyes.Ga: "Go raibh maith agat as a rá liom.En: "Thank you for telling me.Ga: Tá sé deacair fós dom, ach b’fhéidir go bhfuil spás i mo chroí don ghrá athuair.En: It's still hard for me, but maybe there's space in my heart for love again."Ga: "Thosaigh siad ag siúl lámh ar láimh sa phlandlann.En: They started walking hand in hand in the greenhouse.Ga: Ag an bpointe seo, tháinig Cara ar ais.En: At this point, Cara returned.Ga: Thug sí miongháire gleoite agus thug sí na bheannachtaí is fearr sa ghrá don mbeirt.En: She gave a cute smile and offered the best blessings in love to the pair.Ga: Ag deireadh an lae, bhí bród ar Niamh as glacadh leis an gcéim nua.En: At the end of the day, Niamh felt proud for accepting this new step.Ga: Thosaigh sí ar an turas chun creideamh sa ghrá a fháil ar ais.En: She began the journey to regain faith in love.Ga: Faoin spéir geal, faoi sholas na croíthe dearga, d’fhoghlaim Niamh ...
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