Tharla sé tráthnóna geal samhraidh i bPáirc Chuimhneacháin Náisiúnta na hÉireann.

It happened on a bright summer evening in the Páirc Chuimhneacháin Náisiúnta na hÉireann (National Memorial Park of Ireland).

Bhí an duilliúr glas, breá ag lúbadh ar na crainn, agus bhí an t-aer lán le boladh na samhraidh.

The green foliage was swaying on the trees, and the air was filled with the scent of summer.

Bhí Seán, staraí óg fiosrach, ann in éineacht le hÉabha, cara dílis agus díograiseach.

Seán, a curious young historian, was there along with Éabha, his loyal and enthusiastic friend.

Bhí siad ag siúl timpeall, ag féachaint ar na suíomhanna stairiúla atá atógtha ann.

They were walking around, looking at the historical sites that have been rebuilt there.

Go tobann, stop Seán ag áit inar foilsíodh déantán móréilimh nua.

Suddenly, Seán stopped at a place where a new popular artifact was unveiled.

Bhí daoine eile bailithe ann, ag iarraidh súil a fháil ar an gcnámhárthach a d'fhéadfadh stair na hÉireann a athrú.

Other people had gathered, trying to catch a glimpse of the artifact that could change the history of Éireann (Ireland).

"Bímid cúramach," a dúirt Éabha le dóchas sa ghuth, ach scairt bheag airdeallach ag an am céanna.

"Let's be careful," said Éabha with hope in her voice, but there was a small cautious alarm in it at the same time.

Chuala sí go raibh amhras ag na saineolaithe faoin gcnámhárthach agus nár lig na húdaráis isteach éinne gan údar.

She had heard that experts had doubts about the artifact and that the authorities didn't allow anyone to enter without reason.

D'éist Seán lena cuid focal, ach bhí a fhios aige go bhfuair sé a dheis.

Seán listened to her words, but he knew he had found his opportunity.

Chineál sé plean.

He devised a plan.

"Feicfimid cén bealach isteach tar éis bhreac-chlár," a dúirt sé go haontach.

"We'll see which way in after the cover of darkness," he said confidently.

Bhí fhios aige go gcaithfeadh sé dul isteach san áit faoi rún.

He knew he had to get into the place secretly.

Tar éis do gach duine eile imeacht agus an oíche ag druidim, sneachta os a chionn, chuaigh Seán agus Éabha isteach go ciúin.

After everyone else left and nightfall approached, snow above them, Seán and Éabha entered quietly.

Chuaigh siad thar an gclaí a rinne cosaint don áit.

They went over the fence that protected the area.

Bhí an croí ag bualadh go tapa i gcroí Seáin agus Éabha.

Their hearts were pounding rapidly.

Bhí corraí in intinn Éabha, ach d'fhan sí dílis don phlean.

There was turmoil in Éabha's mind, but she remained loyal to the plan.

Taobh istigh, d'fhan gach rud ciúin.

Inside, everything remained quiet.

Bhí an déantán suite ann, ag lonrú go mistéireach faoin solas geal lampaí na seandálaíochta.

The artifact sat there, shining mysteriously under the bright lights of the archaeology lamps.

Bhí carraig an déantaíochta clúdaithe le litriú aisteach agus íomhánna a raibh cuma shean-Éireannach orthu.

The artifact's rock was covered with strange lettering and images that looked ancient-Irish.

Chuir siad a lámha ar an gcnámhárthach, go measúil.

They laid their hands on the artifact, respectfully.

Go tobann, thosaigh rudaí ag athrú.

Suddenly, things began to change.

Bhí an meáchan a bhí ag isliú céimligh.

There was a weight that was gradually lessening.

Ní raibh Seán ach ina sheasamh ann, thug sé faoi deara go raibh cuid de na híomhánna ag cruthú scéal an-fhiontarach.

Seán, just standing there, noticed that some of the images were forming a very adventurous story.

Bhí sé níos mó ná mar a bhí súil acu.

It was more than they had expected.

Bhí ceann de na litreacha ag dul trasna le seoladh a raibh baint aige le finscéal ársa - scéal a athródh léamh stair na hÉireann.

One of the letters ran across a passage that was associated with an ancient legend - a tale that would alter the reading of Irish history.

D'fhill Seán agus Éabha le fianaise an chnámhárthaigh chuig an bpainéal acadúil ar maidin.

Seán and Éabha returned with evidence of the artifact to the academic panel in the morning.

Thosaigh an lucht acadúil ag éisteacht go cúramach.

The academics began listening carefully.

Bhí a súile lán de cheisteanna agus spéis nuadhéanta.

Their eyes were full of questions and newfound interest.

Ar deireadh, tugadh an seans do Sheán a thógáil ar aghaidh a thuilleadh iniúchta.

Finally, Seán was given the chance to pursue further investigation.

D'fhág an taithí seo Seán le féinmhuinín nua agus díograis nua dó faoin stair.

This experience left Seán with new self-confidence and renewed enthusiasm for history.

Agus Éabha?

And Éabha?

Bhí a hintinn níos oscailte anois, sásta na rúndiamhra a thabhairt faoi, fiú nuair a bhí na freagraí neamhchinnte.

Her mind was more open now, willing to embark on mysteries, even when the answers were uncertain.

Bhí an laochra ina seasamh ann, réidh le tabhairt faoi dhéantáin agus scéalta na hÉireann don chéad uair eile.

The heroes stood there, ready to tackle Ireland's artifacts and stories for the next time.