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  • From Picnic Heist to Perfect Day: Maeve's Windy Adventure
    Feb 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: From Picnic Heist to Perfect Day: Maeve's Windy Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí an fhearthainn tar éis stopadh ag titim ar maidin fuar Geimhridh nuair a shocraigh Maeve agus a cairde, Niamh agus Ronan, dul go dtí na hAillte Mhothair.En: The rain had stopped falling on a cold winter morning when Maeve and her friends, Niamh and Ronan, decided to go to the Cliffs of Moher.Ga: Bhí an mhuir mhor os a gcomhair, ag scairteadh agus ag béicíl in aghaidh na haillte.En: The vast sea was in front of them, roaring and shouting against the cliffs.Ga: Bhí an áit álainn, ach bhí gaoth nimhneach ag séideadh.En: The place was beautiful, but there was a biting wind blowing.Ga: Bhí ciseán piocnic iomlán acu, le ceapaire san áireamh agus torthaí.En: They had a full picnic basket, including sandwiches and fruits.Ga: Bhí Maeve ar bís é a roinnt lena cairde agus taitneamh a bhaint as an radharc thaibhseach.En: Maeve was excited to share it with her friends and enjoy the stunning view.Ga: Idir an dá linn, bhí coinín beag bán amach ann, ag breathnú go fiosrach ar na buidéal ag gliogarnach.En: Meanwhile, a little white rabbit was there, curiously watching the bottles clinking.Ga: Agus í ag tig dhe, dúirt Maeve go dtí a cairde, “Seo an áit foirfe!”En: As she looked around, Maeve said to her friends, “This is the perfect spot!”Ga: Ach isteach le mionn dubh dubh, faoin gclaí, tháinig caora díschéileach.En: But suddenly, from under the hedge, came a mischievous sheep.Ga: Ní raibh an caora ach tuairim beag ar dtús, ach le ruathar, tharraing sé ciseán piocnic ó lámh Maeve!En: The sheep was just a small glimpse at first, but quickly, it snatched the picnic basket from Maeve's hand!Ga: “Aaah!” scairt sí leis an iontas. "An caora!"En: “Aaah!” she exclaimed in surprise. "The sheep!"Ga: Rith an caora amach thar an iomaire le ciseán ag croitheadh idir a bhuillí.En: The sheep ran out over the ridge with the basket shaking between its legs.Ga: Bhí cinneadh le déanamh ag Maeve. Rithfidh sí á leanúint nó glacfaidh sí leis mar atá?En: Maeve had a decision to make. Would she run after it or accept it as it was?Ga: D’fhéach sí ar Niamh agus Ronan a bhí ag gáire go hard.En: She looked at Niamh and Ronan, who were laughing loudly.Ga: Chinn sí rith gasta ar chúl na caorach, leis an ngaoth ag séideadh go fíochmhar ina béal.En: She decided to run quickly after the sheep, with the wind fiercely blowing into her face.Ga: Bhí sé níos faide ná mar a shíl Maeve, ach faoi dheireadh, rug sí ar an gcaora cheeky.En: It was further than Maeve thought, but eventually, she caught up with the cheeky sheep.Ga: Bhí sé an-imríonn agus mhothaigh sí go raibh standoff grinn idir í agus an caora, an ciseán go fós i ngiallaine.En: It was very playful, and she felt there was a funny standoff between her and the sheep, the basket still in its grip.Ga: "Bhuel, a chara," a dúirt sí le gáire, "sorcha an bhácála atá ann?"En: "Well, my friend," she said with a laugh, "what's the attraction of the baked goods?"Ga: Bhí an caora ag amharc uirthi go fiosrach, mar más rud é go raibh sé ag tuiscint a teachtaireacht.En: The sheep looked at her curiously, as if it were understanding her message.Ga: D’amharc Maeve timpeall, agus fuair sí coirceog beag lán le bláthanna fiáine.En: Maeve looked around and found a small basket full of wildflowers.Ga: D'imigh siad ina suí ar an bhféar, ag teagasc uairí le chéile nó fiú amháin slisne ceapairí a roinnt.En: They sat down on the grass, spending time together or even sharing slices of sandwiches.Ga: D'éirigh an caora suimhneach agus a dhual glas le h-aghaidh an ghaoith.En: The sheep became calm and its wool was soft in the wind.Ga: D’fhoghlaim Maeve go mbíonn lá iontach i gcónaí ag fanacht leat cé go bhfuil aisteach ort.En: Maeve learned that a great day is always waiting for you even when things are strange.Ga: Bhí an uathchas déanta aici le taisteal air, agus bhí sí sona sásta.En: She had made a memorable journey, and she was very happy.Ga: Múineann an lá suimiúil seo di gan ró-dhian a bheith ag súil le foirfeachta.En: This interesting day taught her not to expect perfection too strictly.Ga: Is minic a chuirtear a bhfuil i gcoinne rudaí eile.En: Often, things are opposed to other things.Ga: Leis sin, do tháinig an ghrian ag taitneamh go láidir, ag cruthú lá iontach eirimiúil.En: With that, the sun started shining brightly, creating a wonderfully brilliant day.Ga: Bhí an caora sona sásta agus na cárde níos fearr fós.En: The sheep was very happy, and so were the friends.Ga: Aclaíocht an chloig ina dhiaidh sin, siúil siad ar ais, croíthe lán le heispéireas iontach gaothach.En: After a bit of exercise, they walked back, hearts full of a great windy experience. ...
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  • Snowstorm Sparks Unlikely Design Collaboration
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Snowstorm Sparks Unlikely Design Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Ar maidin fuar i gContae Chiarraí, bhí sneachta ag titim go bog taobh amuigh den chábán cluthar inar oibrigh Áine agus Tadhg.En: On a cold morning in Contae Chiarraí, snow was gently falling outside the cozy cabin where Áine and Tadhg worked.Ga: Bhí dóiteán ag lasadh sa teallach agus an boladh deas de smólach san aer.En: A fire was blazing in the fireplace, and the pleasant smell of smoke was in the air.Ga: Bhí St. Bríd, nó Imbolc, beagnach inár measc, ag fógairt tús an earraigh.En: St. Bríd, or Imbolc, was almost upon us, heralding the beginning of spring.Ga: Bhí Áine agus Tadhg gafa le tionscadal tábhachtach.En: Áine and Tadhg were engrossed in an important project.Ga: Bhí ar Áine dearadh ailtireachta a chríochnú do chomhlacht mór.En: Áine needed to complete an architectural design for a big company.Ga: Ach bhí dreamaí ag Tadhg freisin - bhí sé ag iarraidh a rian féin a fhágáil ar an dearadh, don chéad uair.En: But Tadhg also had dreams - he wanted to make his own mark on the design, for the first time.Ga: Bhí an beirt acu ag obair le chéile, ach níor bhí sé éasca.En: They were both working together, but it wasn't easy.Ga: Bhí Áine dírithe agus eagraithe.En: Áine was focused and organized.Ga: B’fhearr léi a rialacha féin a leanúint agus bhí sí drogallach le ligean do dhuine ar bith eile ionchur a bheith acu.En: She preferred to follow her own rules and was reluctant to let anyone else have input.Ga: Bhí sí ag iarraidh a bheith ar thús cadhnaíochta agus aitheantas a fháil.En: She wanted to be at the forefront and gain recognition.Ga: Tadhg, afach, bhí spiorad cruthaitheach aige.En: Tadhg, however, had a creative spirit.Ga: Bhí sé réchúiseach agus dúil aige i ndearaí nua.En: He was laid-back and had a passion for new designs.Ga: Bhí sé muiníneach ina thallanna, ach bhí sé deacair é féin a chur chun cinn thar Áine.En: He was confident in his talents, but found it difficult to promote himself over Áine.Ga: "Áine, caithfimid go bhfeicíonn tú an ghné nádúrtha seo sa dearadh," arsa Tadhg, ag cur síl de smaointe as a lámha.En: "Áine, you have to see this natural element in the design," said Tadhg, sowing seeds of ideas with his hands.Ga: "Níl muid ag caint faoi garraiodóireacht, Tadhg," a dúirt Áine, rud beag feargach. "Tá amhras orm faoi sin."En: "We're not talking about gardening, Tadhg," said Áine, a little annoyed. "I'm doubtful about that."Ga: Ach an mhaidin sin, d’athraigh an aimsir go tobann.En: But that morning, the weather changed suddenly.Ga: Bhí stoirm sneachta ag reáchtáil thar na sléibhte, ag díriú an bheirt acu isteach sa chábán.En: A snowstorm raced over the mountains, confining them both inside the cabin.Ga: Níorbh fhéidir imeacht, agus theastaigh uathu an tionscadal a chríochnú in am.En: They couldn't leave, and they needed to complete the project on time.Ga: Le gach maothán sneachta ag cur is ag cur, tuigeann Áine rud éigin.En: With each snowdrift piling up, Áine realized something.Ga: "Tá orainn obair le chéile," arsa Áine. "Inniu, déanfaimid rud nua."En: "We need to work together," said Áine. "Today, we'll create something new."Ga: D'oibrigh an bheirt go dian le chéile, meascán de chruinneas Áine agus de chruthaitheacht Táidhg.En: The two worked hard together, combining Áine's precision with Tadhg's creativity.Ga: Chuir an stoirm a raibh orthu brath ar a chéile ar bhealaí nua.En: The storm forced them to rely on each other in new ways.Ga: Go deireanach san oíche, bhí an dearadh críochnaithe.En: Late into the night, the design was finished.Ga: Agus an stoirm tar éis dul ar aghaidh, d’fhill an dá ailtire go Baile Átha Cliath lena tionscadal.En: With the storm passed, the two architects returned to Baile Átha Cliath with their project.Ga: Bhí sé iontach.En: It was exceptional.Ga: Cuirtear fáilte roimh an dearadh sa chomhlacht, a mhol a nuálaíocht agus a comhoibriú.En: The company welcomed the design, praising its innovation and collaboration.Ga: Tá Áine níos solúbtha anois, tuigeann sí gur féidir tairbhe a bhaint as obair le daoine eile.En: Áine is now more flexible, understanding that benefits can come from working with others.Ga: Tá muinín tagtha ag Tadhg, agus feiceann sé gur féidir leis aignedéar a chur i bhfoirmeacha ailtireachta chomh maith leis chomh maith.En: Tadhg has gained confidence and sees that he can express ideas in architectural forms as well.Ga: Agus ar Oíche Fhéile Bríde, agus sneachta ag leá, tá tús úr ann, ní amháin dá dtionscadal, ach dá gcaidreamh oibre freisin.En: And on Oíche Fhéile Bríde, with the snow melting, there is a fresh start, not only for their project, but for their working relationship too. ...
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  • Secrets of Cábán Teolaí: Unraveling Mysteries at Midnight
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Secrets of Cábán Teolaí: Unraveling Mysteries at Midnight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript:Ga: I lár an gheimhridh, faoi bhrat bán sneachta, bhí caisleán beag ann, Cábán Teolaí a thugtar air.En: In the middle of winter, under a blanket of white snow, there was a small castle known as Cábán Teolaí.Ga: Bhí an áit seo lonnaithe i gcoill chiúin, lán de shuaimhneas agus rún.En: This place was located in a quiet forest, full of tranquility and mystery.Ga: Gan ach cúpla lámh de theaghlach iontach, ba é Siobhán, Liam, agus Bríd thíos staonadh ann.En: With only a few members of a wonderful family, it was Siobhán, Liam, and Bríd who resided there.Ga: Sa chábán beag seo, gach oíche, bhí an tine crackalach ag coinneáil an tseomra te agus taitneamhach.En: In this small cabin, every night, the crackling fire kept the room warm and pleasant.Ga: Ach, bhí rud éigin neamhrialta faoi thíos an áit.En: However, there was something irregular about the place below.Ga: Ag meán oíche, sheas Siobhán ag barr na staighre a d’fhéach síos go basement dorcha, áit a bhfaca sí solas corrach a lasadh go fada ón íochtar.En: At midnight, Siobhán stood at the top of the stairs looking down into a dark basement, where she saw a flickering light glowing far from below.Ga: Cé nár chuir sé eagla uirthi de ghnáth, bhí faitíos aici roimh an dorchadas, rud nach raibh aon duine eile ar lorg.En: Although she was not usually frightened, she had a fear of the darkness, something no one else was searching for.Ga: “Caithfidh mé an solas seo a fháil amach,” a dúirt Siobhán léi féin agus éachtaí faoi mistéireach ag cuairtiú air.En: “I must find out about this light,” Siobhán said to herself, with mysterious events swirling in her mind.Ga: I gcúl a hintinne, chuala sí glór Liam.En: In the back of her mind, she heard Liam's voice.Ga: “Níl ann ach seans, níl aon rud le dhéanamh ann,” a mheas sé.En: “It’s just a fluke, there’s nothing to be done about it,” he thought.Ga: Ach thug Bríd ceist an solais ar rudaí nach raibh go maith.En: But Bríd raised questions about the light regarding things that weren’t right.Ga: “Féadair go bhfuil comharthaí, comharthaí agamsa,” a dúirt sí go hatámach.En: “There might be signs, signs I have,” she said solemnly.Ga: Ach, bhí rún amháin ag Siobhán.En: Yet, Siobhán had one secret.Ga: Bhí sí meáite ar an doras faoi ghlas a oscailt agus an íochtar a fhiosrú.En: She was determined to unlock the locked door and explore the basement.Ga: Shuigh sí ansin, ag feitheamh go sardánach leis an meán oíche.En: She sat there, patiently waiting for midnight.Ga: Nuair a thit an clog ar cheann na hoíche, ghoid sí síos go ciúin, croí ag preabadh ina cliabh.En: When the clock struck midnight, she quietly slipped down, her heart pounding in her chest.Ga: Thóg sí eochracha ó laincis na mBall agus trasnaigh an gearrthóg ar bhloc na teorainne.En: She took keys from the chains of the Ball and crossed the clip on the border block.Ga: Anois, bhí an doras oscailte aici.En: Now, she had the door open.Ga: Chuaigh sí isteach, céim i ndiaidh chéime, faoin solas lonrach.En: She went inside, step by step, under the glowing light.Ga: Ag bun an staighrín, gheal solas buí ag lasadh taobh thiar de sheanfhalla.En: At the bottom of the stairs, a yellow light shone from behind an old wall.Ga: Sa deireadh, nocht sí lampa sean ama, rud a lasadh go spontáineach ón ghairdín taobh amuigh den bhfoirgneamh.En: In the end, she uncovered an old-time lamp, something that spontaneously lit up from the garden outside the building.Ga: Fiosracht d'aois faoi rún dearmadta ón am a bhí ann an teach seo.En: Curiosity of old about a forgotten secret from the time this house existed.Ga: Anois, bhí a fhios ag Siobhán an stair a bhí ann.En: Now, Siobhán knew the history that was there.Ga: Cainnte faoi thiarascán a bhí aici ionas nach bhféadfadh uafás teacht ar ais.En: She had a report, so horror could not return.Ga: Bhí an mistéir réitithe, agus sa loom na hoíche, d’fhill sí ar ais go dtí an tine, áit a raibh sí sábháilte agus gan dragan.En: The mystery was solved, and in the loom of the night, she returned to the fire, where she was safe and unharmed.Ga: Rud amháin a bhí neamhghlan, ach níos mó spreagadh sa féinmhuinín a bhí aici anois.En: One thing was unclear, but more confidence was now instilled within her.Ga: I rith an lae, bhí sí ag cur líonta sosa ar an tolg in éineacht le Liam agus Bríd, gan aon eagla ar a hinchinn.En: During the day, she lounged on the couch with Liam and Bríd, without any fear in her mind.Ga: Mar sin féin, mar an mean oíche athraigh go lá, níor chuir sé eagla uirthi arís - bhí sí arig a dhul tar éis a instinct féin a leanúint.En: Nevertheless, as midnight ...
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