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  • Love Across Time Zones: Cillian's Autumn Surprise

    Love Across Time Zones: Cillian's Autumn Surprise
    Oct 13 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Love Across Time Zones: Cillian's Autumn Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-10-13-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí séasúr na bhfómhar i gCill Chainnigh.En: It was the autumn season in Cill Chainnigh.Ga: Bhí an fómhar buí lasmuigh den fhuinneog.En: The harvest was yellow outside the window.Ga: Is ann a bhí Cillian, ealaíontóir le nádúr suaimhneach ach dearmadach uaireanta.En: That's where Cillian was, an artist with a calm nature but sometimes forgetful.Ga: Sa chathair seo, chonaic sé na duilleoga ag titim agus chuir sé iontas air.En: In this city, he saw the leaves falling, which surprised him.Ga: Ach bhí a intinn ar rud eile.En: But his mind was on something else.Ga: Bhí sé ag iarraidh oíche rómánsúil físeáin a eagrú le Maeve, a bhí ina cónaí i Sydney, áit a raibh an earrach bláthadh.En: He wanted to arrange a romantic video night with Maeve, who lived in Sydney, where spring was blossoming.Ga: Bhí na mbláthanna geala taobh thiar di i Sydney, áit a raibh sé ina cónaí i ngrian mar mháistir bogearraí grinn ach eagraithe.En: The bright flowers were behind her in Sydney, where he lived in the sun as a cheerful but organized software master.Ga: Shocraigh Cillian na coinnle timpeall a sheomra suí i gCill Chainnigh.En: Cillian arranged the candles around his living room in Cill Chainnigh.Ga: Rinne sé iarracht atmaisféar rómánsúil a chruthú.En: He tried to create a romantic atmosphere.Ga: Ach bhí fadhb ann.En: But there was a problem.Ga: Rinne sé dearmad ar rud an-tábhachtach: an t-am a dhifriúil idir Éire agus an Astráil.En: He forgot something very important: the time difference between Ireland and Australia.Ga: Bhí sé cinnte go raibh an dáta ceart aige.En: He was sure he had the right date.Ga: Ach ar an drochuair, bhí sé mícheart.En: But unfortunately, he was wrong.Ga: "Tá gach rud réidh," a dúirt sé leis féin, ag féachaint ar an ealaín phearsanta a rinne sé dósan oíche áirithe seo.En: "Everything is ready," he said to himself, looking at the personal art he had made for this particular night.Ga: Ach níor thuig sé go raibh an t-am ar cheann dá leithéid eile in Sydney.En: But he did not realize the time was another kind entirely in Sydney.Ga: Bhí Maeve díreach críochnaithe ag obair nuair a fuair sí teachtaireacht ó Cillian ag rá "Táim réidh don dáta rómánsúil seo.En: Maeve had just finished work when she got a message from Cillian saying, "I’m ready for this romantic date."Ga: "Bhí ionadh uirthi.En: She was surprised.Ga: "Cillian, tá sé beagán ró-luath fós!En: "Cillian, it's a bit too early still!Ga: Ní mór dúinn an dáta ceart a cheiliúradh amárach," a d'fhreagair Maeve, beagán amadach.En: We have to celebrate the date correctly tomorrow," Maeve replied, a bit amused.Ga: Idir an dá linn, d'éirigh mearbhall ar Cillian ag féachaint ar a chlog.En: Meanwhile, Cillian became confused looking at his clock.Ga: D’éirigh sé beagán imníoch.En: He became a bit anxious.Ga: Aithin sé an botún a rinne sé.En: He recognized the mistake he had made.Ga: Bhí an dáta mícheart ar fad aige.En: He had the date all wrong.Ga: Nuair a logáil Maeve isteach sa ghlao físe, bhí Cillian ina shuí os comhair ceamaraí le hiontas ar a aghaidh.En: When Maeve logged into the video call, Cillian was sitting in front of the cameras with a look of surprise on his face.Ga: Tháinig sé chun solais go raibh sé ar fad lá luath.En: It became apparent that he was an entire day early.Ga: Bhí gáire éadrom ina shúile.En: There was a light-hearted laugh in his eyes.Ga: Bhí léaráidí agus dathanna, a phictiúir, ag titim amach as a lámh.En: Drawings and colors, his pictures, were falling out of his hand.Ga: "Mo thiarna!En: "My goodness!"Ga: " a dúirt Cillian, ag gáire.En: said Cillian, laughing.Ga: "Tá sé rómháistí agam leis an lá mícheart.En: "I've gone ahead and done this on the wrong day."Ga: "Rinne Maeve gáire bog, ag baint taitneamh as an anord.En: Maeve giggled softly, enjoying the chaos.Ga: "B'fhéidir go bhfuil an dáta ceart agat i ndáiríre, i do chroí," a dúirt sí, ag taoscadh caoinbhinn.En: "Maybe you have the right date in truth, in your heart," she said, with a gentle smile.Ga: D'aontaigh siad béim a chur ar an lá amárach, ar an lá ceart.En: They agreed to focus on tomorrow, the correct day.Ga: Thug siad geallúintí níos críonna dá réir.En: They made clearer promises accordingly.Ga: Fuair Cillian ceacht thábhachtach faoi théarmaí ama agus cheiliúradh.En: Cillian learned an important lesson about time zones and celebrations.Ga: Bhí siad cairdeas níos lúbtha fós.En: Their bond was stronger than ever.Ga: Bhí sreangú láidir idir an dá thrian den domhan.En: A strong connection stretched between the two thirds of the world.Ga: Agus mar sin lean sé: cé gur tharla fadhbanna agus botúin, bhí ...
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  • Enchanting Gifts: A Samhain Love Story Across the Sea

    Enchanting Gifts: A Samhain Love Story Across the Sea
    Oct 13 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Enchanting Gifts: A Samhain Love Story Across the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Sa lár an fhómhair, thart ar chéiliúradh na Samhna, bhí Siobhán ag siúl i margadh beag i sráidbhaile álainn Éireannach.En: In the middle of autumn, around the celebration of Samhain, Siobhán was walking in a small market in a beautiful Irish village.Ga: Bhí an t-aer fionnuar agus luas lasmuigh de ghnáth ag scuabadh isteach timpeall na háite.En: The air was cool and the usual briskness was sweeping in around the place.Ga: Timpeall uirthi, bhí tolgáin lán le puimcíní móra oráiste, lámhcheardaíocht rustaic agus bia blasta séasúrach.En: Around her were stalls filled with large orange pumpkins, rustic crafts, and delicious seasonal food.Ga: Bhí Siobhán ag cuardach bronntanas speisialta do Chormac, a leannán fadchianocht atá ina chónaí in Albain.En: Siobhán was searching for a special gift for Cormac, her long-distance love who lives in Scotland.Ga: Ba é seo a chéad chroí a tharraingt an Samhain seo, agus bhí sí ag iarraidh rud éigin fíorálainn agus pearsanta a thabhairt dó.En: This would be the first time her heart would be pulled this Samhain, and she wanted to give him something truly splendid and personal.Ga: D’éirigh Siobhán an-dúthrachtach.En: Siobhán became very diligent.Ga: Ba mhaith léi foirfeacht an bronntanais a chinntiú agus bhí sí aireach faoi aon rud a sheoladh thar lear a bheadh damáiste ar bhealach éigin.En: She wanted to ensure the perfection of the gift and was cautious about sending anything overseas that might be damaged in some way.Ga: Tháinig sí suas le smaoineamh: ciseán bronntanais pearsantaithe a chruinniú.En: She came up with an idea: to assemble a personalized gift basket.Ga: D'imigh sí ar dtús leis an bhfuinseog a dhéanamh.En: She first set off to make the foundation.Ga: Chuaigh sí go dtí stáillín a raibh cúigíní deasa lámhdhéanta ann agus cheannaigh ceann de mós fraoigh álainn.En: She went to a stall that had lovely handwoven baskets and bought one made of beautiful heather.Ga: Bhí sí gafa le luas an mhargaidh, ach theastaigh uirthi rud éigin níos pearsanta fós.En: She was captivated by the market's atmosphere, but she wanted something even more personal.Ga: Agus í ag brabhsáil, tháinig sí ar leabhar ársa de scéalta sí, scolbaigh go grinn ón tábla.En: While browsing, she came across an ancient book of fairy tales, peeking prominently from a table.Ga: Bhí sé cosúil le dhiú an Leabhar, mar bhí ornáid Chonallach álainn air.En: It was as if the Book beckoned to her, as it had a beautiful Connemara ornamentation.Ga: "B'fhéidir go mbainfidh Cormac taitneamh as an bhforbairt seo.En: "Maybe Cormac will enjoy this touch.Ga: Is breá leis scéalta agus is breá liom cinnte seo!En: He loves stories, and I certainly love this one!"Ga: " a smaoinigh sí go sásta.En: she thought happily.Ga: A d'aontaigh láithreach, ghlac sí an leabhar agus chuir isteach sa chiseán é mar lárshubstaint.En: Agreeing immediately, she took the book and placed it in the basket as the centerpiece.Ga: Chuir sí cártaí, seodra beaga agus roinnt milseáin sa chiseán freisin.En: She also added cards, small jewelry, and some sweets to the basket.Ga: Scríobh sí litir dhílis, ag míniú a grá agus gean do Cormac, ag múnlú na bhfocal go cúramach.En: She wrote a heartfelt letter, expressing her love and affection for Cormac, carefully crafting the words.Ga: Tar éis tamaill, b'ainneoin iontach é an ciseán.En: After some time, the basket became magnificent.Ga: Cuir siúd an ciseán le pacáiste agus d'fhág go mbeadh an talt moill ar a bhealach go h-Éirinn.En: She wrapped it with a package and sent it on its way to Ireland without delay.Ga: Bhí sí sásta ar deireadh, ag súil go mbainfí Cormac taitneamh as an mbuíochán nuair a shroich sé é.En: She was finally happy, hoping that Cormac would enjoy the gratitude when it reached him.Ga: Bhí Siobhán cumasach agus dearfach, ag ardú ar a cumas chun an fad a thrasnaíonn deiseanna cruthaitheachta.En: Siobhán was capable and optimistic, embracing her ability to cross opportunities for creativity.Ga: Cé go mb'ionann uirthi an spásáinn bheith eile, bhí sí cinnte go mbeadh an bronntanas seo ag trasna na farraige go slán agus go mbainfeadh sé croí Cormac go láfar Samhain.En: Although space felt different to her, she was confident that this gift would safely cross the sea and touch Cormac's heart by this Samhain. Vocabulary Words:autumn: fhómhaircelebration: chéiliúradhbriskness: luasstalls: tolgáincrafts: lámhcheardaíochtdiligent: dúthrachtachensure: chinntiúcautious: aireachoverseas: thar learassemble: cruinniúhandwoven: lámhdhéantacaptivated: gafaancient: ársabeckoned: dhiúornamentation: ornáidcenterpiece: lárshubstaintjewelry: ...
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  • Surviving the Storm: A Journey of Friendship and Strength

    Surviving the Storm: A Journey of Friendship and Strength
    Oct 12 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Surviving the Storm: A Journey of Friendship and Strength Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Lá amháin, bhí Niamh, Cillian, agus Aoife ar an gClár.En: One day, Niamh, Cillian, and Aoife were on the Clár.Ga: D'éirigh siad ar maidin chun siúlóid a dhéanamh ar Aillte an Mhothair.En: They got up in the morning to take a walk on the Aillte an Mhothair (Cliifs of Moher).Ga: Bhí an dúlra iontach timpeall orthu.En: The nature around them was wonderful.Ga: Bhí an fómhar ann, agus bhí dathanna geala dearga agus órga sna crainn.En: It was autumn, and there were bright red and golden colors in the trees.Ga: Bhí tonnta móra ag bualadh in aghaidh na n-aillte thíos faoin gclaí.En: Large waves were crashing against the cliffs down below the fence.Ga: Bhí dúil mhór ag Niamh sa nádúr agus sa ghníomhaíocht.En: Niamh had a great love for nature and activity.Ga: Bhí Aoife ag gáire is ag scéalta a insint.En: Aoife was laughing and telling stories.Ga: Bhí Cillian ag breathnú timpeall, ciúin is machnamhach.En: Cillian was looking around, quiet and contemplative.Ga: Ach ansin, phléasc an spéir oscailte.En: But then the sky opened up.Ga: Shéid gaoithe anoir aniar agus thosaigh báisteach throm ag titim.En: A wind blew from east to west, and heavy rain began to fall.Ga: Bhí an bhealach síos contúirteach anois.En: The path down was dangerous now.Ga: D’fhéach siad ar a chéile.En: They looked at each other.Ga: "Caithfimid dul síos go tapaidh," a dúirt Niamh, ach bhraith sí faitíos beag.En: "We have to go down quickly," Niamh said, but she felt a little afraid.Ga: Bhí eagla uirthi go mbeadh siad gafa.En: She was scared they would be trapped.Ga: Bhí an stoirm cumhachtach, an fhuaim cosúil le roar leoin.En: The storm was powerful, the sound like the roar of lions.Ga: Cé nár léir é, bhí imní ar Cillian freisin.En: Although it wasn't apparent, Cillian was worried too.Ga: Bhí uaillmhian aige, ach adhmhaíonn sé deacracht i ndáiríre.En: He was ambitious, but he admits it's really difficult.Ga: "Fan," a dúirt sé go suaimhneach, "déanaimis plean.En: "Wait," he said calmly, "let's make a plan."Ga: " Ní raibh Niamh cinnte, ach thuig sí i bhfad níos fearr gur gá éisteacht lena chomhairle.En: Niamh wasn't sure, but she understood much better that she needed to listen to his advice.Ga: Bhí Cillian eagraithe agus socair.En: Cillian was organized and steady.Ga: Bhí sé deacair orthu comhoibriú.En: It was difficult for them to cooperate.Ga: B'éigean dóibh trasna chuid an-chontúirteach den chosán.En: They had to cross a very dangerous part of the path.Ga: Shéid an ghaoth ina n-éadan, gach céim bagarthach.En: The wind was blowing against them, each step menacing.Ga: Choinnigh Aoife siad spreagtha le gean agus misneach i ngach focal a deir sí.En: Aoife kept them motivated with affection and courage in every word she said.Ga: Bhí brú uirthi ach ní lig sí dó scáileán a dhéanamh.En: She was under pressure but didn't let it show.Ga: Nuair a bhí an stoirm ag an mbuaic, tháinig siad le chéile i gcur chuige Cillian.En: When the storm was at its peak, they came together under Cillian's approach.Ga: Phioc sé an bealach is sábháilte dóibh.En: He picked the safest path for them.Ga: "Ná tabhair suas," a dúirt Aoife, le gáire fós ina súile cé gur mhothaigh sí an brón domhain faoi caillteanas go fóill.En: "Don't give up," Aoife said, still with a smile in her eyes even though she felt deep sorrow about the previous loss.Ga: Le fórsa aontas agus meantóireacht, shroich siad deireadh an chonair slán sábháilte.En: With unity and mentorship, they reached the end of the trail safe and sound.Ga: Bhí ionadh ar Niamh.En: Niamh was surprised.Ga: Thuig sí anois gur féidir leo a chéile a iompair.En: She now understood that they could rely on each other.Ga: Bhí meas nua aici do scileanna Cillian, agus bhí a fhios ag Aoife gur tháinig siad an-ghar le chéile.En: She had a new respect for Cillian's skills, and Aoife knew they had become very close.Ga: Bhí an tsíocháin ar ais orthu, fiú amháin leis na báisteach ag imeacht.En: Peace was back with them, even with the rain still falling.Ga: Nuair a bhreathnaíodar siar ar na haillte, bhí siad sásta.En: When they looked back at the cliffs, they were happy.Ga: Bhí sé crua, ach d'éirigh leo déileáil leis an dúshlán.En: It was tough, but they managed to handle the challenge.Ga: D'fhéach Niamh, leis na tonnta ag imeacht faoin aillte ag mothú fíochmhar fós, agus mhothaigh sí síochána.En: Niamh looked, with the waves fading beneath the cliffs still feeling fierce, and she felt peace.Ga: Bhí a fhios aici anois go bhfuil fíor-neart i gcineál chúis agus éisteacht.En: She now knew there is true strength in gentle reason and listening.Ga: Bhí cairdeas níos láidre fós ann anois.En: ...
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