Sa lár de ghairdíní glasa Oirthear na hÉireann, seasann scoil chónaithe ársa.

In the heart of the green gardens of Oirthear na hÉireann, an ancient boarding school stands.

Tá na seanfhoirgnimh clúdaithe le eidhneán, na ballaí cloiche caite ag aimsir.

The old buildings are covered with ivy, the stone walls weathered by time.

Tá an t-éanlaith ag seinm, rud a thugann le fios go bhfuil deireadh an tsamhraidh ag druidim, agus tá an-fhuadar i measc na scoláirí ag ullmhú don bhliain nua.

The birds are singing, signaling the approach of the end of summer, and there is a great hustle and bustle among the students preparing for the new year.

Bhí Niamh agus Aidan d'oibreacha samhraidh istigh ag pacáil a seomraí.

Niamh and Aidan were busy with summer work, packing their rooms.

Bhraith Niamh an toradh scanrúil den bhliain úr ag druidim.

Niamh felt the daunting prospect of the new year approaching.

Ba chainteoir í Niamh nach léirigh a himní, ach ní raibh a croí chomh socair.

Niamh was a speaker who didn't show her anxiety, but her heart was not as calm.

"Aidan, caithfidh mé a rá.

"Aidan, I have to say.

Táim imníoch faoin mbliain seo," dúirt Niamh, ag suí ar a leaba leis an gcás ina lámha.

I'm anxious about this year," said Niamh, sitting on her bed with her suitcase in her hands.

Gáire éadrom rinne Aidan agus é ag caint ar an mballa.

Aidan chuckled lightly, leaning against the wall.

"Ní bhfuair mé scéal nua, ach tá imní orm freisin.

"I haven't heard anything new, but I'm worried too.

Conas a bhfaighimid cothromaíocht idir obair agus spraoi?

How do we find balance between work and play?"

"Labhair Niamh go hionraic mar fhreagra.

Niamh spoke honestly in response.

"Caithfimid plean a dhéanamh," a dúirt sí.

"We need to make a plan," she said.

Ar feadh cúpla nóiméad, bhí díospóireacht acu.

For a few minutes, they had a debate.

Bhí díograis Niamh soiléir agus rinne sí iarracht fonn a chur san obair ar Aidan.

Niamh's enthusiasm was obvious as she tried to instill a desire for work in Aidan.

Ar an taobh eile, chuir Aidan i gcuimhne di nach mbeidh bagáiste imní ina cabhair.

On the other hand, Aidan reminded her that a burden of worry wouldn't be helpful.

Sa deireadh, chuimsigh siad a bplean: am saor do spraoi agus am tiomanta do staidéar.

In the end, they embraced their plan: free time for fun and dedicated time for study.

Leis an bplean nua sin, thaistil siad ó thús an tsamhraidh go dtí deireadh réidh.

With this new plan, they traveled from the start of summer to an easy end.

Bhí suaimhneas i gcroí Niamh mar gur fhoghlaim sí go bhféadfadh sí saol níos suaimhní a bheith aici.

There was peace in Niamh's heart because she learned that she could have a more relaxed life.

Bhí Aidan níos spreagtha fós hét a chuid staidéar féin a láimhseáil.

Aidan was even more motivated to handle his own studies.

Ag teacht go deireadh an lae, d'amharc siad ar na cnoic is ghlaise, buíoch as cairdeas agus plean a threoraíonn iad chuig todhchaí níos lú eagla, lán le cuimhne.

As the day came to a close, they looked at the lush hills, grateful for friendship and a plan that guides them to a future with less fear, full of memories.