{"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":342,"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":"2026-09-25T18:24:13.639255+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881"},"episode":{"title":"Finn & Niamh's Journey: Unlocking Ancestral Secrets","slug":"finn-niamh-s-journey-unlocking-ancestral-secrets","published_at":"2026-09-20T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/finn-niamh-s-journey-unlocking-ancestral-secrets","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-09-20-07-38-19-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75254406/2026_09_20_07_38_19_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Finn & Niamh's Journey: Unlocking Ancestral Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-09-20-07-38-19-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí féith na maidine ann nuair a tháinig Finn ar an doras ag teach a sheanmháithre. En: It was just dawn when Finn arrived at his grandmother's house door. Ga: Bhí sé lán de spéis agus fiosracht, d’ainneoin na gaoithe fhuar a bhí ag séideadh gaineamhaireach timpeall Baile Átha Cliath. En: He was full of interest and curiosity, despite the cold wind blowing sandy around Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin). Ga: Bhraith sé i gcónaí ar a shliocht, ach níor thuig sé riamh a áit cheart sa domhan. En: He always felt connected to his ancestry but never truly understood his rightful place in the world. Ga: Ar an Satharn seo, cinneadh Finn a dhéanamh iniúchadh agus magadh faoin teach seang. En: On this Saturday, Finn decided to explore and delve into the old house. Ga: Le corr as an mbrat fógartha ar an urláir, tháinig sé ar phíosa fraoigh. En: With a pull of the moth-eaten carpet on the floor, he uncovered a piece of heather. Ga: Ansin, oscailt sé cúpla bord, áit a ndearna sé fionnachtain iontach - pandant seanda. En: Then, he opened a few boards where he made a remarkable discovery—a vintage pendant. Ga: Ní raibh aon treoir ann ach seanchasadh Laidineach scríofa ar pháipéar beag taobh istigh. En: There were no instructions, only an old Latin inscription written on a small piece of paper inside. Ga: Céard a bheadh ann? En: What could it be? Ga: Bhí a fhios aige go gcaithfeadh sé cabhair a fháil. En: He knew he needed help. Ga: Ní raibh tuiscint aige ar an Laidin seang. En: He didn't understand the ancient Latin. Ga: D’athraigh an scéal nuair a shroich sé Naomh, cara óga a r…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Finn & Niamh's Journey: Unlocking Ancestral Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentficti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":956,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/episodes/finn-niamh-s-journey-unlocking-ancestral-secrets/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/finn-niamh-s-journey-unlocking-ancestral-secrets.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}