Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go hálainn ar scoil phoiblí Bhaile Átha Cliath.

The sun was shining beautifully on the public school in Baile Átha Cliath.

Bhí bratacha glasa, bán agus órga fós ag crochadh mar chuimhneachán ar Lá Fhéile Pádraig.

Green, white, and gold flags were still hanging as a reminder of St. Patrick's Day.

Daoine ag siúl thart le rian agus fuinneamh ón gceiliúradh mór.

People were walking around with traces of energy from the big celebration.

I gcroílár na scoile, bhí Niamh ina suí ina haonar sa leabharlann.

In the heart of the school, Niamh was sitting alone in the library.

Caithfidh sí an imní ar shiúl, agus cuimhní a théann siar go dtí an baile beag a d'fhág sí taobh thiar.

She had to push away the anxiety and memories that went back to the small town she left behind.

Bhí sí ag iarraidh cairde nua a dhéanamh, ach bhí dul in oiriúint níos deacra ná mar a shíl sí.

She wanted to make new friends, but adjusting was harder than she thought.

"Beidh an turas go Clochán an Aifir iontach," a dúirt Aoife, ag féachaint ar Niamh.

"The trip to the Clochán an Aifir will be great," said Aoife, looking at Niamh.

"Ar chuala tú faoi?

"Have you heard about it?

Táimid ag imeacht amárach!

We're leaving tomorrow!"

"Bhí Niamh ag éisteacht go cúramach.

Niamh was listening attentively.

"An bhfuil sé áilleach ann?

"Is it beautiful there?"

" a d'fhiafraigh sí, súile ag taitneamh.

she asked, her eyes shining.

Bhí sí ag iarraidh páirt a ghlacadh sa turas agus dul i ngleic lena cuid imní.

She wanted to take part in the trip and tackle her anxieties.

Bhí Sean sa seomra chomh maith.

Sean was also in the room.

"Tá na colúin cloiche dochreidte.

"The stone columns are incredible.

Is maith an rud é a bheith linn," ar sé le gean.

It's good to have you with us," he said affectionately.

Lá eile, ag teacht i dtreo na scoile, bhí bagáiste ag mic léinn go léir don turas.

The next day, approaching the school, all the students had luggage for the trip.

Léimfeadh croí Niamh leis an bpleanáil nua.

Niamh's heart leapt with the new plan.

Sa Bhus, shuigh sí in aice le Sean agus Aoife.

On the bus, she sat next to Sean and Aoife.

Bhí sí fós cúthail, ach dúirt sí léi féin go ndéanfadh sí an iarracht.

She was still shy, but she told herself she would make the effort.

Ag Clochán an Aifir, bhí an-aer úr agus smell na farraige i ngach áit.

At the Clochán an Aifir, there was fresh air and the smell of the sea everywhere.

Chuaigh dreamanna ar shiúlóidí thart ar na clocha.

Groups went on walks around the stones.

"Seasaim thú, Niamh," arsa Aoife, agus thosaigh sí ag rith thar na colúin.

"I bet you can do it, Niamh," said Aoife, and she started running over the columns.

Bhí Niamh ag gáire, rud nach ndearna sí le tamall.

Niamh was laughing, something she hadn't done in a while.

Go tobann, raibh Sean ag streachailt chun a chothromaíocht a choinneáil.

Suddenly, Sean was struggling to keep his balance.

Tháinig Niamh i gcabhair air.

Niamh came to his aid.

"Tabhair greim ar mo lámh," a dúirt Niamh le muinín nua.

"Grab my hand," Niamh said with newfound confidence.

Bhí siad ag gáire go fonnmhar nuair a tháinig Amaíl, mar is iondúil.

They laughed heartily when they finally managed.

Thosnaigh an grúpa ag dul thar na colúin le chéile mar phobal.

The group began to move across the columns together as a community.

Agus bhaineadar taitneamh as an áit go léir ina radharc álainn.

They thoroughly enjoyed the place with all its beautiful views.

Le chéile, mhothaigh Niamh ceann le chéile le cuid de, fuarthas compord.

Together, Niamh felt more connected, finding comfort.

Ag deireadh an lae, thuig Niamh gur thug an turas seo níos mó ná mar a leithéid féin saol den saol.

At the end of the day, Niamh realized that this trip had given her more than she expected.

Ní raibh sí fós ar an taobh amuigh.

She wasn’t on the outside anymore.

Tuigfidh eagla conas a dhéanfaidh sí difear.

She understood how fear could be transformative.

Bhí sí mar mhac léinn nua-aimseartha i gcathair deisearathe le cairde a raibh brí le chéile acu.

She was a modern student in a vibrant city with friends who had meaningful connections.

Mothaigh Niamh níos sa sa bhaile i mBaile Átha Cliath, agus bhí a fhios aici nach raibh an t-uaigneas sin dhá thuilleadh a choimeád síos.

Niamh felt more at home in Baile Átha Cliath, and she knew that loneliness wouldn't hold her down anymore.

Cuirfeadh sí fáilte roimh na deiseanna nua i mo shaol.

She welcomed the new opportunities in her life.

Agus bhí croíthe sean agus aoibh an gháire.

And there were old hearts and smiling faces.