{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Irish","slug":"fluentfiction-irish-6820881","podcast_index_feed_id":6820881,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005816/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a50caeedad90440cc2d7c73ad673990.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Irish listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Irish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Irish and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Gaeltacht, Aran Islands, or Dingle Peninsula? Maybe you want to speak Irish with your grandparents from Galway? Our podcast will provide y…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:19:07.902304+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881"},"episode":{"title":"A Farewell at Dublin Airport: Bonds That Distance Can't Break","slug":"a-farewell-at-dublin-airport-bonds-that-distance-can-t-break","published_at":"2026-06-16T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/a-farewell-at-dublin-airport-bonds-that-distance-can-t-break","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-19-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72546075/2026_06_16_07_38_19_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : A Farewell at Dublin Airport: Bonds That Distance Can't Break Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-19-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí sé i lár Shamhraidh i mBaile Átha Cliath, lá Bloomsday. En: It was midsummer in Baile Átha Cliath, on Bloomsday. Ga: Bhí an t-aerfort ina áit gnóthach, doirse sleamhnáin ag oscailt agus ag dúnadh go hábhalta, na soilse geala ag soilsiú go lonrach. En: The airport was a busy place, sliding doors opening and closing busily, the bright lights shining brilliantly. Ga: Bhí Saoirse ina seasamh le Declan agus a máthair, Siobhan. En: Saoirse was standing with Declan and her mother, Siobhan. Ga: Bhí an caidreamh iontach a bhí ag Saoirse lena deartháir an-chuid siombalach di. En: The wonderful relationship that Saoirse had with her brother was very symbolic to her. Ga: \"Declan,\" a dúirt Saoirse go réidh, ag coinneáil greim ar a lámh, \"Ba mhaith liom duit go mbraitheann tú an grá agus an tacaíocht uainn. En: \"Declan,\" said Saoirse softly, holding onto his hand, \"I want you to feel the love and support from us.\" Ga: \"Bhí Declan ag imeacht go dtí an Astráil le haghaidh post nua. En: Declan was leaving for Australia for a new job. Ga: Shuigh neirbhíseachas ina shúile ach bhí lúcháir chomh maith ann. En: Nervousness sat in his eyes, but there was also joy. Ga: Bhí Saoirse ag braith meascán mearaí idir misneach agus buaireamh. En: Saoirse was feeling a whirlwind mix of courage and concern. Ga: \"Tá ceann dona orm go bhfuil tú ag imeacht,\" a admhaigh Saoirse go toilteanach. En: \"I'm really sorry you're leaving,\" Saoirse admitted willingly. Ga: \"Ach tá mé an-bhródúil asat. En: \"But I'm very proud of you.\" Ga: \" Thóg Siobhan céim chun tosaigh. 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