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Dance Swap: A Magical Ceilidh Evening

Mar 9, 2024 · 14m
Dance Swap: A Magical Ceilidh Evening
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01 · Main Story

1m 42s

02 · Vocabulary Words

12m 19s

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Fluent Fiction - Irish: Dance Swap: A Magical Ceilidh Evening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/dance-swap-a-magical-ceilidh-evening/ Story Transcript: Ga: Lá breá gréine a bhí ann agus...

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Fluent Fiction - Irish: Dance Swap: A Magical Ceilidh Evening
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:

Ga: Lá breá gréine a bhí ann agus bhí an spiorad ard i gcroíthe daoine óga agus aosta araon.
En: It was a beautiful sunny day and high spirits filled the hearts of both young and old.

Ga: I mbaile beag gar don Aillte an Mhothair, bhí cailín darb ainm Aoife agus buachaill darb ainm Cian.
En: In a small town near the Aillte an Mhothair, there was a girl named Aoife and a boy named Cian.

Ga: Bhí an bheirt acu cáiliúil as a gcumas iontach rince Gaelach a dhéanamh.
En: The two of them were famous for their amazing Irish dancing skills.

Ga: Bhí Aoife agus Cian ag ullmhú don ceilidh áitiúil a bhí ag tarlú an oíche sin.
En: Aoife and Cian were preparing for the local ceilidh happening that night.

Ga: Bhí Ceol, rince, agus spraoi le bheith ann, agus bhí sceitimíní orthu.
En: There was music, dancing, and excitement to look forward to, and they were thrilled.

Ga: Ach tharla rud nach raibh súil leis.
En: However, something unexpected happened.

Ga: Gan fhios dóibh féin, mhalartaigh siad a gcuid bróga rince Gaelach.
En: Without their knowledge, they swapped their Irish dancing shoes.

Ga: Thug Aoife faoi deara rud éigin aisteach nuair a chuir sí a bróga uirthi.
En: Aoife noticed something strange when she put her shoes on.

Ga: Bhí siad beagán mór uirthi.
En: They were slightly big on her.

Ga: Agus Cian ar an lámh eile, bhí a chuid bróga beagán teann.
En: On the other hand, Cian's shoes were a bit tight.

Ga: Ach bhí moill orthu agus ní raibh am acu filleadh ar ais abhaile chun an mearbhall a cheartú.
En: But they were running late and didn't have time to return home to correct the confusion.

Ga: Nuair a tháinig siad ag an gceilidh, bhí an ceol traidisiúnta ag seinm.
En: When they arrived at the ceilidh, traditional Irish music was playing.

Ga: Bhí an slua bailithe agus tosach maith leis an oíche.
En: The crowd had gathered, and the night was off to a great start.

Ga: Bhí amhrain agus damhsaí á n-eagrú agus bhí gach duine i ngliondar croí.
En: Songs and dances were organized, and everyone was in high spirits.

Ga: Thosaigh an damhsa agus chuaigh Aoife agus Cian i mbun soithigh ar láthair an rince.
En: The dancing began and Aoife and Cian took to the floor to showcase their dancing skills.

Ga: Chuir gach duine a súile orthu, ag súil le feabhas a gcuid gluaiseachtaí cleachtaithe.
En: Everyone watched them, expecting to see an improvement in their practiced moves.

Ga: Ach nuair a thosaigh siad ag damhsa, bhí rud éigin difriúil.
En: But when they started dancing, something different happened.

Ga: Bhí a ngluaiseachtaí níos éadroime, níos spreagúla, agus níos taitneamhaí ná riamh.
En: Their movements were lighter, more inspiring, and more enjoyable than ever.

Ga: Bhí ionadh an tslua le feiceáil go soiléir.
En: The surprise was evident in the crowd.

Ga: Bhailigh na daoine mórthimpeall, agus d'fhás an bualadh bos níos mó agus níos mó.
En: People gathered around, and the applause grew louder and louder.

Ga: D'amharc Aoife agus Cian ar a chéile, ag tuiscint go raibh siad ag déanamh cuimhneacháin draíochta leis na bróga malartacha.
En: Aoife and Cian looked at each other, realizing that they were performing magic tricks with the swapped shoes.

Ga: Ansin, nuair a chríochnaigh an damhsa, d'fhógair an fear ceoil go raibh Aoife agus Cian tar éis léiriú den scoth a thabhairt dóibh, ceann nach ndéanfaí dearmad air go brách.
En: Then, as the dance finished, the musician announced that Aoife and Cian had given an excellent performance, one that would never be forgotten.

Ga: D'admhaigh Aoife agus Cian faoi dheireadh an mhalairt bróg, agus rinne an slua gáire agus bualadh bos arís.
En: Aoife and Cian finally admitted to the shoe swap, and the crowd laughed and applauded again.

Ga: Bhí ceacht foghlamtha acu: is cuma na bróga atá ort, is é an croí rince is tábhachtaí.
En: They learned a lesson: it doesn't matter what shoes you wear, it's the heart of the dance that matters most.

Ga: Chomh maith leis sin, d'fhéadfadh malairt a thabhairt leat bealach úrnua a aimsiú.
En: In addition, changing things up could lead you to find a new path.

Ga: Ag deireadh an lae, bhí Aoife agus Cian sásta leis na heispéiris nua a bhí acu, agus bhaineadar geit agus aoibhneas as na hearráidí saoil.
En: By the end of the day, Aoife and Cian were happy with their new experiences, and they enjoyed the scares of life.

Ga: Agus mar sin, bhí deireadh leis an oíche ceilidh, le gach duine ag filleadh abhaile, ag canadh agus ag gáire, agus le scéal nua le hinsint faoi Aillte an Mhothair – scéal Aoife agus Cian agus na bróga damhsa a d'athraigh a stíl, agus a bhí, gan amhras, ina cheiliúradh bríomhar ar chultúr beo Gaelach.
En: And so, the ceilidh night came to an end, with everyone returning home, singing, laughing, and with a new story to tell about Aillte an Mhothair – the story of Aoife and Cian and the dancing shoes that changed their style, and which undoubtedly celebrated the vibrant culture of Irish heritage.


Vocabulary Words:
  • high spirits: spiorad ard
  • ceilidh: ceilidh
  • swapped: malartaíodh
  • tight: teann
  • confusion: mearbhall
  • showcase: léiriú
  • magic tricks: cleasanna draíochta
  • applause: bualadh bos
  • lesson: ceacht
  • scared: geit
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