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Stepping Into Joy: Niamh and Seamus's Bold Hospital Dance
Fluent Fiction - Irish: Stepping Into Joy: Niamh and Seamus's Bold Hospital Dance
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Story Transcript:
Ga: Bhí an titim ag teacht go mall isteach i gContae Luimnigh, agus bhí dathanna geala an Fhómhair ag spré ar fud an áite.
En: Autumn was slowly arriving in Contae Luimnigh, and the bright colors of Fall were spreading everywhere.
Ga: Siúlann Niamh agus Seamus go mall suas cosán an ospidéil, Niamh lán d’fhuinneamh agus plean sa cheann aici.
En: Niamh and Seamus walk slowly up the path of the hospital, Niamh full of energy with a plan in her head.
Ga: Tá an t-ospidéal lán daoine.
En: The hospital is full of people.
Ga: Tá boladh láidir d’fholúsghlantóir san aer agus cloistear na guthanna toilteana na ndochtúirí agus altraí.
En: There's a strong smell of vacuum cleaner in the air and the willing voices of doctors and nurses can be heard.
Ga: "Seamus, tá mé cinnte go gcluim mé é, má dhéanann muid damhsa Gaelach, cuirfear go barr an liosta muid," arsa Niamh le gáire gleoite dá cluiche.
En: "Seamus, I'm sure that if we do an Irish dance, we’ll be put right to the top of the list," says Niamh with a charming game smile.
Ga: Ní fheiceann Seamus an greann in aon chor.
En: Seamus doesn't see the humor at all.
Ga: "Tá tú cinnte?
En: "Are you sure?"
Ga: " a fhiafraíonn Seamus, an beagán amhrasach.
En: Seamus asks, a bit skeptical.
Ga: "Níl mé cinnte gurb é sin an tseift is fearr.
En: "I'm not sure that's the best idea."
Ga: ""Ná bí buartha," a deir Niamh, "Beidh siad uile chomh tógtha lenár gcumas damhsa is nach mbeidh siad in ann muid a chur ar leataobh.
En: "Don't worry," says Niamh, "They'll be so impressed with our dancing skills that they won't be able to overlook us."
Ga: "Tá an caint thart agus an cinneadh déanta.
En: The conversation is over and the decision is made.
Ga: Tógann Niamh áit i lár an halla.
En: Niamh takes a place in the middle of the hall.
Ga: Tá atmaisféar sa seomra ag athrú, daoine ag faire orthu le fiosracht.
En: The atmosphere in the room is changing, people are watching them with curiosity.
Ga: Le croí lán is le spiorad, tosaíonn Niamh ag damhsa, gluaiseachtaí beoga aici, glúine ag ardú agus casadh galánta ar siúl.
En: With a full heart and spirit, Niamh starts dancing, lively movements, knees lifting, and elegant twirls happening.
Ga: Tá Seamus ag moilliú ar dtús ach leoga, luíonn sé isteach sa dhamhsa, cé go bhfuil sé beagán neirbhíseach.
En: Seamus is hesitating at first but soon, he joins the dance, although he's a little nervous.
Ga: Tá na hothair agus na foirne ag stopadh le féachaint.
En: Patients and staff are stopping to watch.
Ga: Tá iontas ar a n-aghaidh.
En: There is amazement on their faces.
Ga: Tosaíonn gáire agus bualadh bos beag ag dul sna hard.
En: Laughter starts and a little applause rises.
Ga: Tá sé soiléir gur chuir Niamh agus Seamus spraoi ar an nGnáthlá sa áit seo tilaínte.
En: It's clear that Niamh and Seamus have brought fun to an otherwise ordinary day in this solemn place.
Ga: Nuair a bhíonn deireadh leis an taispeántas, tagann altra cáirdiúil chucu.
En: When the performance ends, a friendly nurse approaches them.
Ga: "Bhuel, a chairde, táimid buíoch as an seó, ach faraor, tá orainn leanúint lenár sceideal.
En: "Well, friends, we appreciate the show, but unfortunately, we need to continue with our schedule."
Ga: "Glacann Niamh leis an gcoinne tosaigh le gáire.
En: Niamh accep
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