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A Gift for Saoirse: Eamon's Autumn Market Adventure
Fluent Fiction - Irish: A Gift for Saoirse: Eamon's Autumn Market Adventure
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Story Transcript:
Ga: Bhí gaoth fhionnuar Fhómhair ag imeacht trí Pháirc an Fhionnuisce i mBaile Átha Cliath, áit a raibh Eamon ag siúl trí bhrat na dtráchtan ag an margadh ceardaíochta.
En: The cool autumn breeze was moving through Páirc an Fhionnuisce in Baile Átha Cliath, where Eamon was walking through the blanket of leaves at the craft market.
Ga: Bhí boladh an chaiodóin sa spéir agus fuaim na ndaoine ag caint agus ag gáire.
En: The smell of incense was in the air and the sound of people talking and laughing.
Ga: Eamon agus a chara Cormac ag siúl go mall.
En: Eamon and his friend Cormac were walking slowly.
Ga: "Tá súil agam bronntanas foirfe a aimsiú do Shaoirse," arsa Eamon.
En: "I hope to find the perfect gift for Saoirse," said Eamon.
Ga: Bhí sé ag smaoineamh ar an gcaoi is fearr a mhúinfidh sé a meas agus, sa chroí, a bheagán grá.
En: He was thinking about how best to express his appreciation and, in his heart, a little love.
Ga: "Cuimhnigh, Eamon, ní gá go mbeadh costas mór air," a deir Cormac agus aoibh gháire éadrom air.
En: "Remember, Eamon, it doesn't have to be expensive," Cormac said with a light smile.
Ga: Bhí eolas maith aige ar mhian rúnda a charad agus bhí sé ag iarraidh cabhrú leis dul san iomaíocht.
En: He had a good understanding of his friend's secret desire and wanted to help him compete.
Ga: Bhí Saoirse cruthaitheach agus neamhspleách, agus é sin ar eolas ag Eamon.
En: Saoirse was creative and independent, something Eamon knew well.
Ga: Ag druidim leo, bhí sé deacair bronntanas a fháil a bheadh mar a thuigfeadh sí a mhothúcháin.
En: As they approached, it was hard to find a gift that would match her understanding of his feelings.
Ga: I measc na dtáblaí bhí geansaí ornáideach, criostail deas, agus frámaí muirseanta.
En: Among the tables were ornate sweaters, fine crystal, and charming frames.
Ga: Ach níor chuir aon cheann acu aithne air mar an bronntanas ceart.
En: But none of them resonated with him as the right gift.
Ga: Go tobann, chonaic Eamon bráisléad láimhe lámhdhéanta; tá an patrún cosúil le deilgneach a chonaic siad ar shlí bus san am atá thart.
En: Suddenly, Eamon spotted a handmade bracelet; the pattern was reminiscent of the bramble they had seen on a bus journey in the past.
Ga: "An cuimhin leat sin?" a d’fhiafraigh sé de Cormac go héadrom.
En: "Do you remember that?" he asked Cormac lightly.
Ga: "B'fhéidir gurb é seo do sheans," a mhol Cormac. "Cé go bhfuil sé beagán níos daoire."
En: "Maybe this is your chance," suggested Cormac. "Though it's a bit more expensive."
Ga: Bhí Eamon ag díriú ar an mbraisléad.
En: Eamon focused on the bracelet.
Ga: Bhí an ainm Saoirse greamaithe sa chloch, beagnach mar a bhí sé ceaptha dóibh.
En: The name Saoirse was engraved in the stone, almost as if it were meant for them.
Ga: Shocraigh sé ar an iarracht a dhéanamh.
En: He decided to give it a try.
Ga: D’íoc sé don bhráisléad agus mhothaigh sé go raibh cineál meáchan faoisimh agus imní in aigne aige.
En: He paid for the bracelet and felt a sense of relief and anxiety lift from his mind.
Ga: Níor chinn sé ach a phlean a chur i bhfeidhm.
En: He had only just decided to put his plan into action.
Ga: Bhí sé ag súil go dtuigfeadh sí a chur i láthair an bhrabhaisnigh agus a bhronntas.
En: He hoped she would understand the presentation of the gesture and the
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