{"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":"Facing Fears: A Journey at the Cliffs of Moher","slug":"facing-fears-a-journey-at-the-cliffs-of-moher","published_at":"2026-05-28T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/facing-fears-a-journey-at-the-cliffs-of-moher","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-05-28-07-38-19-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72202923/2026_05_28_07_38_19_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Facing Fears: A Journey at the Cliffs of Moher Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-05-28-07-38-19-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go geal anuas ar Aillte an Mhothair an méid a chuir sí solas buí ar dhreach mór an áit. En: The sun was shining brightly down on the Aillte an Mhothair, casting a golden light on the vast face of the place. Ga: Bhí farraige bluesach thíos agus éanlaith ag scinneadh tríd an aer. En: The sea was a deep blue below, with birds darting through the air. Ga: Bhí boladh úr den fharraige san aer, rud a raibh idir calmacht agus néal air. En: There was a fresh scent of the sea in the air, something both calming and awe-inspiring. Ga: Bhí Niamh agus Cian i gcarr beag, gluaisteán s'acusan, ag stad i láthair pháirceála beagán síos ó na hailleacha. En: Niamh and Cian were in their small car, parked in a little parking spot a bit down from the cliffs. Ga: Niamh, cé go raibh sí an-tugtha don mhéid nua, bhí béim uirthi anois. En: Niamh, although very fond of the new scenery, was feeling stressed now. Ga: Cheap sí gur smaoineamh an-mhaith a bhí ann teacht go hailleacha an lá seo, ach níor chuir sí a eagla ar airde san áireamh. En: She thought it was a great idea to visit the cliffs today, but she hadn't accounted for her fear of heights. Ga: “Tá sé go hálainn, Niamh, nach bhfuil?” a dúirt Cian, ag amharc amach an fhuinneog, a súile lán le fiosracht. En: “It’s beautiful, Niamh, isn’t it?” said Cian, looking out the window, his eyes full of curiosity. Ga: \"Tá sé,\" a d'fhreagair Niamh, ach le bheith macánta, níor fhéach sí i gcéin. En: “It is,” replied Niamh, but honestly, she wasn’t looking far. Ga: Bhí eagla uirthi amach ó na hailleacha. En: She was afraid o…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Facing Fears: A Journey at the Cliffs of Moher Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":933,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/episodes/facing-fears-a-journey-at-the-cliffs-of-moher/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/facing-fears-a-journey-at-the-cliffs-of-moher.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}