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An Unexpected Turn During Dublin's Historic Election Day

An Unexpected Turn During Dublin's Historic Election Day

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 Fluent Fiction - Irish: An Unexpected Turn During Dublin's Historic Election Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Tá cé chomh nádúrtha leis an Sopfia fliuch, an samhradh i mBaile Átha Cliath.En: As naturally as the wet Sopfia, the summer in Baile Átha Cliath.Ga: Eamon agus Siobhan ag siúl isteach sa bPost Ard.En: Eamon and Siobhan walked into the bPost Ard.Ga: Bhí cuma speisialta ar an lá cé go raibh sé gnóthach.En: The day seemed special even though it was busy.Ga: Bhí grá ag Eamon ar an áit seo.En: Eamon loved this place.Ga: Bhí sé lán de stair, agus gach uair a bheidh sé ann, mhothaigh sé an ghlór na héireannaigh cróga den 1916.En: It was full of history, and every time he was there, he felt the spirit of the brave Irish from 1916.Ga: Ach inniu, bhí a bharúil ar Siobhan.En: But today, his thoughts were on Siobhan.Ga: Bhí sí in áiteanna aige ó tháinig sé amach don vóta.En: She had been with him since they came out to vote.Ga: Bhí a colbhaí léi, ach thug sé faoi deara go raibh uisce fuar ar a cláirseach agus a lámha ag crith.En: She was at his side, but he noticed cold water on her harp and her hands trembling.Ga: Dúirt Siobhan go raibh gach rud in ord ach bhí imní ar Eamon.En: Siobhan said everything was fine, but Eamon was worried.Ga: Bhí an slua thart timpeall orthu, an torann fós ag seinnleanúint faoi na díonta ard.En: The crowd was around them, the noise still echoing under the high roofs.Ga: Bhí Eamon ag faire ar Siobhan go cúramach agus d'áitíodh air í dul chun an dochtúir a fheiceáil.En: Eamon watched Siobhan carefully and insisted that she see a doctor.Ga: Ach chuir Siobhan a sóláistí ar leataobh, a cosa crua ag teacht chun an bosca vótála.En: But Siobhan set her hesitations aside, her firm steps moving toward the ballot box.Ga: "Tá mé ann féin," a dúirt sí go diongbháilte.En: "I am fine," she said resolutely.Ga: "Caithfidh mé mo vóta.En: "I must cast my vote."Ga: "Ach céim amháin i leith an bhealach bhí a bhí ráite aici, agus thit Siobhan.En: But just one step towards the route she had declared, and Siobhan fell.Ga: Tháinig dorchadas ar a súile agus d'fhill tairngreacht láidir ar a croí.En: Darkness came over her eyes and a strong premonition filled her heart.Ga: Sceachaigh scairt ó Eamon ag fógra an eagla a ghlac air.En: A scream escaped Eamon, announcing the fear that seized him.Ga: Tháinig sé uirthi go sciobtha agus choinnigh sé í ó theacht chun talún.En: He reached her swiftly and kept her from hitting the ground.Ga: "Tá do shláinte is tábhachtaí, Siobhan!En: "Your health is the most important, Siobhan!"Ga: " a dúirt sé go géar, a shúile lán mothúchán.En: he said sharply, his eyes full of emotion.Ga: Shocraigh sé aghaidh an fhoirgnimh iontach ansin dul go dtí an clinic is gaire.En: He then decided to face the magnificent building to head to the nearest clinic.Ga: Siúd slua thoradh na votáil slán acu agus í ag imeacht.En: The voting procession left them as they departed.Ga: Bhí gach aimhreas sáith ar shiúl.En: All doubts were swept away.Ga: Bhí gá le cabhair.En: Help was needed.Ga: Thar timpeall nóiméad taobh istigh sa chlóspríomlann bheag, tugadh Siobhan an aire a bhí ag teastáil uaithi.En: Within a minute inside the small main yard, Siobhan was given the care she required.Ga: Bhí a cuid croí istigh ina suíomh.En: Her heart was in its place.Ga: Bhí Eamon á choimeád compordach, ag tabhairt deoch uisce di agus ag maolú a buartha.En: Eamon kept her comfortable, giving her water and easing her worries.Ga: Dúirt an dochtúir go raibh palpitations mearachta imeachtha, ní raibh aon núansaí ábhartha.En: The doctor said the quick palpitations had passed, and there were no serious issues.Ga: Níor ghá do Siobhan a dhéanamh ach scíth a ligean.En: All Siobhan needed was to rest.Ga: Seo teacht, tháinig gáire beag ar a haghaidh.En: With that, a small smile surfaced on her face.Ga: "Buíochas leat, Eamon," a dúirt sí go hálainn, a fhios aici nach raibh sé ag iarraidh ach an fheabhas di.En: "Thank you, Eamon," she said warmly, knowing he just wanted her to be well.Ga: Ag dul óna chéile amach chuig spéartha soiléire an lae, d'oibrigh litir nua i gcroí Siobhan.En: As they emerged together into the clear skies of the day, a new understanding bloomed in Siobhan's heart.Ga: Bíonn neart ina croí féin, ach inniu d'fhoghlaim sí nach bhfuil brat a shláinte i gcónaí ag brath uirthi amháin.En: She usually draws strength from within, but today she learned that her health doesn’t only rely on herself.Ga: Le cairde dileas cosúil le Eamon ina thaobh, bhí sí cinnte de go mbeidh iarracht nua aici faoin saol.En: With loyal friends like Eamon by her side, she felt sure she'd have a renewed effort in life. Vocabulary Words:wet: fliuchhistory: stairtrembling: ag crithpremonition...
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