{"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 Golden Surprise in Baile Átha Cliath's Lively Pub","slug":"a-golden-surprise-in-baile-tha-cliath-s-lively-pub","published_at":"2026-06-19T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/a-golden-surprise-in-baile-tha-cliath-s-lively-pub","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-19-07-38-20-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72595649/2026_06_19_07_38_20_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : A Golden Surprise in Baile Átha Cliath's Lively Pub Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-19-07-38-20-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an samhradh i mbun beagán teasa agus bhí an t-atmaisféar grianmhar i mBaile Átha Cliath. En: The summer had sparked a bit of heat, and the atmosphere was sunny in Baile Átha Cliath. Ga: Bhí teach tábhairne áirithe, ar a dtugtar \"An Tigh Ceadach,\" lán go doras le daoine ag caint agus ag gáire. En: There was a particular pub, known as \"An Tigh Ceadach,\" packed to the door with people talking and laughing. Ga: Bhí boladh an deoch anaithnid ag líonadh an aeir agus bhí na ballaí maisithe le cláir adhmaid agus sean-ghrianghraif. En: The smell of unfamiliar drink filled the air, and the walls were decorated with wooden panels and old photographs. Ga: Lá uair amháin, bhí trí chara ann: Niamh, Ciarán, agus Aisling. En: One day, there were three friends: Niamh, Ciarán, and Aisling. Ga: Bhí cluiche dathanna ag déanamh an teach tábhairne suas le beomhar, agus bhí Niamh lán de spraoi. En: A game of colors was making the pub lively, and Niamh was full of fun. Ga: Bhí sí bródúil as a scileanna, cé go raibh an domhan fós chun é sin a fheiceáil. En: She was proud of her skills, even though the world had yet to see them. Ga: Bhí Ciarán ag seasamh gach reamhar, ag magadh isteach i Niamh. En: Ciarán was standing sturdy, teasing Niamh. Ga: \"Niamh, tá iúbhnach nua iontach agat! En: \"Hey, Niamh, you've got an amazing new style!\" Ga: \" d'fhógraig sé le grinn, ag cur in iúl dó gur theip uirthi dhá uair a chéile. En: he announced with humor, pointing out that she had failed twice in a row. Ga: Ach níor dhéachaigh sé i bhfad. En: But it didn’t last long. Ga: Bhí sí meáite ar a strai…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : A Golden Surprise in Baile Átha Cliath's Lively Pub Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":877,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/episodes/a-golden-surprise-in-baile-tha-cliath-s-lively-pub/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/a-golden-surprise-in-baile-tha-cliath-s-lively-pub.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}