Fluent Fiction - Irish: Edge of Fear: A Lesson in Courage at the Cliffs
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Bhí buaidh na gaoithe ag séideadh go láidir thar na hailleacha.
En: The force of the wind was blowing strongly over the cliffs.

Ga: Bhí an fharraige ag preabadh i gcoinne na carraigeacha thíos thíos, agus bhí scamall scaipthe ar fud na spéire san fhómhar.
En: The sea was crashing against the rocks far below, and scattered clouds were spread across the sky in the autumn.

Ga: Ar an lá seo, bhí Cormac agus Saoirse ag siúl ar an gcosán in aice le hAillte an Mhothair.
En: On this day, Cormac and Saoirse were walking on the path near the Cliffs of Moher.

Ga: Bhí Cormac ag cumadh bródúil as a bheith ag an áit galánta seo, ach bhí eagla i bhfolach ina chroí.
En: Cormac was proudly composing himself at this magnificent place, but there was hidden fear in his heart.

Ga: Ní raibh sé ródhána, go mórmhór nuair a bhí air teacht gar don imeall.
En: He wasn't overly bold, especially when he had to come close to the edge.

Ga: Bhí a pháirteanas ag féinriosnú agus a shúile órga ag meangadh le míshuaimhneas gach uair a shíl sé ar an airde.
En: His courage was wavering, and his golden eyes were uneasy every time he thought about the height.

Ga: I gcodarsnacht leis, bhí Saoirse fuinniúil.
En: In contrast, Saoirse was energetic.

Ga: Bhí sí ag pléisiúir an domhain.
En: She was enjoying herself immensely.

Ga: Phléigh sí an t-urlár roimpi le brí faoin gclár gan eagla roimh an airde.
En: She walked ahead confidently without fear of the height.

Ga: “Cormac, beidh selfie den scoth agam anseo!”
En: “Cormac, I'm going to get a great selfie here!”

Ga: Tháinig gáire ina súile agus ghluais sí gan leisce go dtí imeall na haille.
En: Laughter sparkled in her eyes, and she moved without hesitation to the edge of the cliff.

Ga: Bhí faitíos ar Cormac.
En: Cormac was afraid.

Ga: Bhreathnaigh sé ar an gcoisí go críostuíl agus bhí mearbhall air nuair a shroic Saoirse a cúlgoid.
En: He watched her nervously and was confused when she reached the edge.

Ga: Bhí an smaoineamh aige imeall a shroic, ach bhí a chroí ag bualadh go tréan.
En: He thought about reaching the edge himself, but his heart was pounding strongly.

Ga: "B'fhéidir gur chóir dúinn dul siar," ar sé go ciúin, ach bhí Saoirse ró-ghafa sa ghrianghraif.
En: "Maybe we should go back," he said quietly, but Saoirse was too engrossed in taking photos.

Ga: Go tobann, tugadh scriosadh láidir ón ngaoth.
En: Suddenly, a strong gust of wind hit.

Ga: Scread Saoirse ach ní raibh ar a gcumas í féin a bhaint siar.
En: Saoirse screamed but couldn't pull herself back.

Ga: Níor smaoinigh Cormac ach throid sé a faitíos, léim sé rompu.
En: Cormac didn't think; he fought his fear and jumped forward.

Ga: Thug sé go gasta ar lámh Saoirse agus d'aistrigh an bheirt acu siar, bainte as an mbaol.
En: He quickly grabbed Saoirse's hand, and they both moved back, away from danger.

Ga: Thit siad ar an talamh, ag plúchadh a n-análaithe suas.
En: They fell to the ground, panting heavily.

Ga: Bhí Saoirse ag gáire, luchtaithe le buíochas.
En: Saoirse was laughing, filled with gratitude.

Ga: “Tá tú cróga, Cormac! Ach níl gá le bheith ar imeall na haille dom a chruthú dom.”
En: “You're brave, Cormac! But there's no need to be on the edge of a cliff to prove it to me.”

Ga: Síneadh luachmhar a bhí ann don bheirt acu, mar thuig Cormac rud an-tábhachtach.
En: It was a valuable lesson for both of them, as Cormac realized something very important.

Ga: "Níl brí an misnigh i gcónaí lena mhothúchán nárbh fhear éan.
En: "The meaning of courage doesn't always lie in a reckless act.

Ga: Seo é, bealach a choinneáil slán, is fíorthábhachtach."
En: Here it is, finding a way to stay safe, that is truly important."

Ga: D’éirigh siad agus d’fhág siad Aillte an Mhothair taobh thiar acu, budh meabhair orthu go raibh an grá níos mó ná ghníomhartha cróga amháin.
En: They stood up and left the Cliffs of Moher behind them, mindful that love is greater than brave deeds alone.

Ga: Bhí an ghaoth fós ag séideadh, ag tabhairt lena siabhrán ullmhacht don chluiche éadrom ansin – Oíche Shamhna fós córasúil san oíche.
En: The wind was still blowing, signaling the approach of the light-hearted game of Halloween still playfully in the air.

Ga: Comhluadar mór é an samhradh, le Saoirse ag súil lena n-eachtra eile, agus Cormac lán le hionchais nua.
En: Summer companionship was great, with Saoirse looking forward to their next adventure, and Cormac full of new expectations.


Vocabulary Words:

• force: buaidh
• wind: gaoithe
• cliffs: ailleacha
• scattered: scaipthe
• proudly: bródúil
• composing: cumadh
• magnificent: galánta
• hidden: i bhfolach
• bold: ródhána
• wary: féinriosnú
• wavering: ag meangadh
• energetic: fuinniúil
• immensely: pliéasúmhar
• confidently: le brí
• frightened: faitíos
• hesitation: gan leisce
• edge: imeall
• pounding: bualadh
• engulf: scriosadh
• nervously: go críostuíl
• jumped: léim
• panting: plúchadh
• gratitude: buíochas
• reckless: nárbh fhear éan
• valuable: luachmhar
• companionship: comhluadar
• safety: slán
• realize: thuig
• expectations: ionchais
• light-hearted: éadrom