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  • Turning Annual Reviews into Opportunity: Niall's Journey

    Turning Annual Reviews into Opportunity: Niall's Journey
    Jun 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Turning Annual Reviews into Opportunity: Niall's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí an lá te agus spéir gheal gorm ag clúdach Bhaile Átha Cliath.En: It was a hot day and a bright blue sky covered Baile Átha Cliath.Ga: Thaitin an ghrian leis na fuinneoga móra a raibh radharc álainn acu ar an Life.En: The sun shone on the large windows that had a beautiful view of the Life.Ga: Bhí oifig chorparáideach lán le torann clicéad na méarchlár agus giotaí gáire ó na hoifigigh.En: The corporate office was filled with the clicking noise of keyboards and bursts of laughter from the officers.Ga: Bhí lucht oibre gnóthach sna cuideachta agus bhí a lá bliantúil ar fáil – Lá Athbhreithnithe Feidhmíochta Bliantúil.En: The workforce was busy in the company and their annual day was upon them – the Annual Performance Review Day.Ga: Bhí Niall, anailísí sóisearach, ag mothú imníoch.En: Niall, a junior analyst, was feeling anxious.Ga: Bhí sé ag siúl idir na lineálacha deasc, ag teacht go mall go dtí oifig Siobhán.En: He was walking between the rows of desks, slowly approaching Siobhán's office.Ga: Bhí sé diongbháilte faoi a léiriú maith a fháil chun ardú céime a bhaint amach.En: He was determined to make a good impression to achieve a promotion.Ga: Ba é an chéim an chéad chéim i dtreo a spriocanna móra.En: It was the first step toward his big goals.Ga: Tháinig Aisling, a chomrádaí oibre, chuige agus le meangadh, dúirt sí, "Ná bí buartha, Niall.En: Aisling, his coworker, came up to him and with a smile said, "Don't worry, Niall.Ga: Tá tú ag déanamh rudaí iontacha.En: You're doing great things.Ga: Déanfaidh tú go breá.En: You'll do just fine."Ga: " Thug a focail misneach dó.En: Her words gave him courage.Ga: Bhí cairdeas láidir eatarthu, agus bhí a tacaíocht fíor-thábhachtach ar an lá mór seo.En: They had a strong friendship, and her support was truly important on this big day.Ga: Chinn Niall ar labhairt le Siobhán roimh a am coinne.En: Niall decided to speak with Siobhán before his appointment.Ga: Chuir sé an cnaipe ar doras Siobhán agus chuala sé a glór a bhíodh cairdiúil ach dáiríre.En: He pressed the button on Siobhán's door and heard her voice, which was friendly yet serious.Ga: "Dia duit, Niall," a dúirt sí, agus í ina suí taobh thiar de bhord glan, úr.En: "Hello, Niall," she said, sitting behind a clean, fresh desk.Ga: "Suigh síos, más é do thoil é.En: "Please have a seat."Ga: ""Maidin mhaith, Siobhán," a dúirt sé, ag suí le néareagla.En: "Good morning, Siobhán," he said, sitting down nervously.Ga: "Tá cúpla rud agam le plé sula mbímid ag dul go dtí an t-athbhreithniú.En: "I have a few things to discuss before we get into the review."Ga: "Bhí amhráin sléibhe i nguth Siobhán nuair a d'éist sí leis.En: There was a bell-like tone in Siobhán's voice as she listened to him.Ga: Labhair Niall faoina tionscadal is déanaí.En: Niall talked about his latest project.Ga: Bhí fadhbanna ceaptha leis an tionscadal sin agus ba bheag nach raibh eagla air go mbeadh tionchar aige seo ar a athbhreithniú.En: There had been issues with that project, and he was afraid it might affect his review.Ga: Bhí fiosracht i súile Siobhán.En: Curiosity was in Siobhán's eyes.Ga: "Go raibh maith agat as teacht chugam le d'imní," a dúirt sí go múinte.En: "Thank you for coming to me with your concerns," she said politely.Ga: "Tá sin tábhachtach.En: "That's important."Ga: "D'imigh an t-am go tapa agus tháinig an t-am le haghaidh a athbhreithnithe oifigiúil.En: Time moved swiftly and the moment for his official review arrived.Ga: D'fhéach Siobhán trína nótaí, solas bog ag titim isteach trí fhuinneog an oifig, agus thosaigh sí:"Tá a fhios agam gur tharla fadhbanna sa tionscadal, ach freisin táim thar a bheith tógtha leis an dóigh ar éirigh leat comhghleacaithe a bhaint amach agus feabhas a chur ar do neart.En: Siobhán looked through her notes, with soft light falling through the office window, and began: "I know there were problems with the project, but I am also very impressed with how you reached out to colleagues and improved your strengths."Ga: "B'é an pointe a bhí Siobhán ag iarraidh a churtras chun cinn an tógadh Niall ionas nach raibh fonn fada air.En: The point Siobhán wanted to convey was that Niall was encouraged so he did not remain disheartened for long.Ga: Tháinig an fhírinne in iúl go raibh Siobhán ag aontú nach bhfuil na hearráidí mar fhíorfhadhb ach mar dheis foghlama.En: The truth came out that Siobhán agreed the errors weren't real issues but rather learning opportunities.Ga: Ar deireadh, tar éis na seisiún, ghlac Niall sos éadrom.En: In the end, after the sessions, Niall took a light breath.Ga: Cé nár bhfuair sé an t-ardú céime an lá sin, bhí ...
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  • Ambition and Connection: A Café Dream in Cathair na Gaillimhe

    Ambition and Connection: A Café Dream in Cathair na Gaillimhe
    Jun 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Ambition and Connection: A Café Dream in Cathair na Gaillimhe Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-01-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí maidin ghrianmhar álainn i gCathair na Gaillimhe.En: It was a beautiful sunny morning in Cathair na Gaillimhe.Ga: Bhí an chathair beo.En: The city was alive.Ga: Bhí caifé beag compórdach ar thaobh na sráide, ag stracadh os cionn na bhfagóidí agus na ndaoine a shleamhnaigh thart.En: There was a small, cozy café on the side of the street, overlooking the passersby and the people slipping by.Ga: Chuir fuinneoga móra isteach an ghrian an samhradh, ag soilsiú na dtáblaí adhmaid agus na saothar ealaíne ildaite ar na ballaí.En: The large windows let in the summer sun, illuminating the wooden tables and the colorful artworks on the walls.Ga: Bhí Aisling ag obair sa chaifé seo.En: Aisling was working in this café.Ga: Bhí sí díograiseach agus bhí aisling aici lá amháin a bheith ina húinéir ar a caifé féin.En: She was diligent and dreamed of one day owning a café of her own.Ga: Bhí Eoin ag obair ann chomh maith, ach bhí dearcadh eile aige.En: Eoin also worked there, but he had a different outlook.Ga: Ba bhreá leis a chuid ama saor, seachas bogadh suas sa saol oibre.En: He loved his free time rather than moving up in the work world.Ga: Bhí Aisling ag iarraidh a thaispeáint don úinéir caifé go bhféadfadh sí a bheith i gceannas.En: Aisling wanted to show the café owner that she could be in charge.Ga: Bheadh an post bainistíochta nua ar fáil go luath.En: A new management position would soon be available.Ga: Bhí Eoin, lena nádúr suaimhneach, ina chúis le distractions.En: Eoin, with his laid-back nature, was a source of distractions.Ga: Rinne sé gáire agus scéalta le custaiméirí agus bhí go leor ama saor acu beirt.En: He would laugh and tell stories with the customers, and they both had plenty of free time.Ga: Lá amháin, nuair a bhí an chaifé ciúin tar éis na maidine, chuir Aisling chun cinn go gcodlóidh sí cúpla uair an chloig sa chaifé chun smaointe nua a fhorbairt chun é a chur chun cinn.En: One day, when the café was quiet after the morning rush, Aisling set out to spend a few more hours in the café to develop new ideas to promote it.Ga: Bhí Eoin ag iarraidh í a mhealladh chun dul chuig trá, ach d’fhan sí tiomanta dá spriocanna.En: Eoin tried to entice her to go to the beach, but she remained committed to her goals.Ga: Tháinig na smaointe, rudaí beaga cosúil le cóisirí ceoil bheaga agus roghchláir an lae.En: The ideas came, small things like little music parties and daily menus.Ga: Bhí sceitimíní ar úinéir an chaifé nuair a chonaic sé a dotháin.En: The café owner was excited when he saw her efforts.Ga: Fógraíodh go mbeadh post bainistíochta ar fáil, agus cheistigh sé Aisling láithreach.En: It was announced that a management position would be available, and he interviewed Aisling immediately.Ga: Bhí Aisling bródúil agus glacadh léi mar bhainisteoir.En: Aisling was proud and was accepted as the manager.Ga: Bhí sí sásta, ní amháin as an t-airgead breise ach as a aisling a bheith níos gaire.En: She was happy, not only for the extra money but because her dream was closer.Ga: Ag an am céanna, d'fhán Eoin ina ról mar fhreastalaí, ag tacú léi sa charthanacht a bhí eatarthu.En: At the same time, Eoin stayed in his role as a server, supporting her in their shared kindness.Ga: Thuig sé luach an chaidrimh agus tiomantais níos fearr.En: He understood the value of relationships and commitment better.Ga: Chuaigh a gcuid bealaí difriúla in éineacht le chéile, amhail na gréine mar scáil ar an gcathair.En: Their different paths came together, like the sun casting a shadow over the city.Ga: Fuair siad teacht ar na rudaí a bhí tábhachtach dóibh.En: They both found what was important to them.Ga: D'fhoghlaim Aisling cothromaíocht idir uaillmhian agus nascanna.En: Aisling learned the balance between ambition and connections.Ga: Aithin Eoin luach an tiomantais, agus thacaigh sé le brionglóid Aisling.En: Eoin recognized the value of commitment and supported Aisling's dream.Ga: Agus mar sin, faoin ngrian samhraidh, fanann an chaifé i gcónaí agus faigheann na daoine meas ar an bhfianaise go bhfuil pianta ag an dea-chara.En: And so, under the summer sun, the café always remains, and the people appreciate the testament to the challenges faced by a good friend. Vocabulary Words:cozy: compórdachpassersby: fagóidíilluminating: ag soilsiúdiligent: díograiseachoutlook: dearcadhdistract: distractionsentice: mhealladhpromote: chur chun cinnsmall: beagaannounce: Fógraíodhinterviewed: cheistighcommitment: tiomantasbalance: cothromaíochtconnections: nascannaownership: húinéirquiet: ciúindevelop: a fhorbairtdream: brionglóidtestament: fhianaiseshadow: scáilfree time: a gcuid ama saormanager: ...
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  • Magic of Féile Eoin: Capturing Dublin's Festival Spirit

    Magic of Féile Eoin: Capturing Dublin's Festival Spirit
    Jun 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Magic of Féile Eoin: Capturing Dublin's Festival Spirit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-06-27-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí oíche an fhéile anseo faoi dheireadh, Féile Eoin ina hiomláine i mBaile Átha Cliath.En: The festival night was finally here, Féile Eoin in its entirety in Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin).Ga: Tá na sráideanna lán le solas agus ceol, agus an t-aer lán le boladh síoschaite ón tine chnámh.En: The streets were full of light and music, and the air was filled with the musty smell of the tine chnámh (bonfire).Ga: Ina measc siúd, bhí Rónán, grianghrafadóir óg le spéis sa traidisiún agus san ealaín.En: Among them was Rónán, a young photographer with an interest in tradition and art.Ga: Tháinig sé chun pictiúir a ghlacadh den chraic, ach bhí imní air i gcónaí faoina scileanna.En: He came to take pictures of the craic (fun), but he was always worried about his skills.Ga: Cad a tharlóidh mura raibh sé in ann an draíocht seo a ghabháil?En: What would happen if he couldn't capture this magic?Ga: Bhí amhras air.En: He doubted himself.Ga: Bhí na sluaite fairsing agus scanrúil.En: The crowds were vast and intimidating.Ga: Ar an taobh eile den tseiceamar, bhí Aisling, bean óg fuinniúil a bhí cróga i gcónaí.En: On the other side of the street was Aisling, a young energetic woman who was always brave.Ga: Bhí sí freagrathach as tionscadal ealaíne pobail, ag iarraidh feasacht a scaipeadh i measc an phobail.En: She was responsible for a community art project, trying to raise awareness among the public.Ga: Bhí Cian, a col ceathrair, ina chompánach dílis aici, i gcónaí réidh le cuidiú.En: Cian, her cousin, was her loyal companion, always ready to help.Ga: Leis na sluaite, bhuail súile Rónán agus Aisling.En: Amidst the crowds, the eyes of Rónán and Aisling met.Ga: Féach, do thuig Aisling rud éigin faoi mhionsaothra Rónán.En: You see, Aisling understood something about Rónán's craft.Ga: Thug sí moladh do Rónán a rang grianghrafadóireachta a scaoileadh thar fóir agus an fhéile a bhlaiseadh ar dtús.En: She encouraged him to let his photography class go wild and first taste the festival.Ga: Gan amhras, scíth léi mar thug sé an fhéile isteach, ar a mhodh féin.En: Without a doubt, he relaxed as he embraced the festival in his own way.Ga: Anois, bhí cinneadh déanta acu.En: Now, they made a decision.Ga: Rónán á nglacadh páirt sa bparáid, d’fhág an ceamara síos aige ar feadh tamaill.En: Rónán, participating in the parade, set his camera down for a while.Ga: Thosaigh Aisling ag míniú a cuid plean don tionscadal, an oíche á úsáid mar ardán taispeántais.En: Aisling began to explain her plans for the project, using the night as a display platform.Ga: Le linn an t-imeachta, chonaic siad ceann amháin rud as an ngnáth - na cultacha gúnaí dathanna, na tóirseacha te, ceol scanraigh na ceilí.En: During the event, they saw something unusual - the colorful gown costumes, the warm torches, the haunting music of the ceilí.Ga: Chuir siad tús le damhsa le chéile, agus ní raibh sé fada go raibh sé soiléir go raibh caidreamh nua idir an bheirt acu.En: They began to dance together, and it wasn't long before it became clear there was a new bond between them.Ga: Tháinig forbairt tobann agus iontas nuair a fuair Aisling tacaíocht ar a thionscadal ealaíne.En: A sudden and surprising development came when Aisling received support for her art project.Ga: Chuir Rónán a ghrianghraif seo i láthair léi chun an ealaín a sholáthar don phobal.En: Rónán presented his photographs to her to provide the art for the community.Ga: Rinne an oíche sin Rónán muiníneach ina chuid oibre, agus thug sé caint ar a chumas.En: That night made Rónán confident in his work and gave him a talk on his ability.Ga: Nuair a tháinig deireadh leis an ngabháltas, mealladh an taithí a bhí aige éagsúla dóibh.En: When the gathering came to an end, the various experiences enchanted them.Ga: Chonaic Rónán ní amháin a ghrianghraif ach a thábhachtach a thaispeáint an taithí.En: Rónán saw not only his photographs but the importance of showcasing the experience.Ga: Sháraigh sé an t-amhras dó féin, agus bhí cara nua in Aisling.En: He overcame the doubt in himself and found a new friend in Aisling.Ga: Tháinig séadfast focal faoi dhóíocht coinsiasa le chéile sa chathair bheo sin.En: Resolute together, word spread of mutual inspiration in that lively city.Ga: Bhí Féile Eoin lán le níos mó ná tine cnámh; bhí sé mar fhéile de cheiliúradh, cairdeas agus athrú.En: Féile Eoin was filled with more than just bonfire; it was a festival of celebration, friendship, and change. Vocabulary Words:entirety: iomláinemusty: díoschaitephotographer: grianghrafadóirintimidating: scanrúilenergetic: fuinniúilbrave: crógacommunity: ...
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The narrator can’t pronounce the Irish names

I tried to listen to the first episode but had to stop when the English speaking narrator couldn’t pronounce the names Aoife or Niall properly!

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