Bhí brat de dhuilleoga donn agus órga ag clúdach na bhfaiche néata sa phobal faoi ghlas, agus bhí maisiúcháin Oíche Shamhna ag crochadh ó na tithe go léir.

A blanket of brown and golden leaves covered the neat lawns in the enclosed community, and Oíche Shamhna decorations were hanging from all the houses.

Bhí an geimhreadh ag druidim linn go tapaidh, agus d'eagraigh an scoil bailiúchán airgid sna coillte deireadh le haghaidh cláir ealaíne na scoile.

Winter was quickly approaching, and the school organized a fundraising event in the woods for the school's art programs.

Bhí Caitríona, ceannaire díograiseach, lán díograis agus dírithe ar an méid a bhí le déanamh aici.

Caitríona, an enthusiastic leader, was full of enthusiasm and focused on what she had to do.

Bhí liosta fada ag Caitríona ina fáiltiú.

Caitríona had a long list in her reception.

Bhí sí ag iarraidh go n-éireodh thar barr leis an mbailiúchán airgid seo.

She wanted this fundraising event to be a great success.

Bhí sí eagraithe agus ullmhaithe, ach bhí amhras bídeach ina croí faoi a cumas rudaí a dhéanamh spraoi.

She was organized and prepared, but there was a slight doubt in her heart about her ability to make things fun.

Ar an lámh eile, bhí Éamon, mac léinn cruthaitheach agus réchúiseach, ag iarraidh a gcuid smaointe uathúla a roinnt ach mhothaigh sé nach raibh a guth le cloisint.

On the other hand, Éamon, a creative and laid-back student, wanted to share his unique ideas but felt that his voice wasn't being heard.

Bhí sé ag iarraidh go dtabharfaí aird ar a chuid cruthaitheachta.

He wanted his creativity to be acknowledged.

Ba chuid lárnach de Éamon é freisin a bheith ag smaoineamh lasmuigh den ghnáth.

It was essential for Éamon to think outside the box.

Bhí a chuid moltaí ag teacht salach le pleananna Caitríona.

His suggestions clashed with Caitríona's plans.

Bhí cothromaíocht chuile sarxhrata ann, ghabh achrannán Caitriona fós d'aon chath.

There was a delicate balance at play, but Caitríona had not yet engaged in any fight.

Ríomhaire nó nach raibh mar d'éirigh níor mhaith le Éamon a bheith cur chun sháimhín so le i.

Whether it was computing or not, Éamon did not like to be sidelined.

Lá amháin, shocraigh Caitríona suí síos le Éamon.

One day, Caitríona decided to sit down with Éamon.

Thug sí aird ghéarchúiseach air nuair a roinn sé a smaoineamh dearfach amháin eile le mianta a scoile féin – sliocht oíche spraoi lasmuigh le laithreacha scanrúla sa pháirc.

She paid close attention when he shared one more positive idea that aligned with the school's desires – an outdoor fun night with spooky setups in the park.

Bhí aigear deurtha diolún ó Caitriona ag an dóigh mhí-sásúil. "Bhuel, déanaimis iarracht," ar sí faoi dheireadh, cé nach raibh sí cinnte go hiomlán faoin smaoineamh dainséarach sin.

Caitríona was initially skeptical of this dangerous idea, saying, "Well, let's give it a try," though she wasn't entirely sure about the plan.

Oíche Shamhna a bhí ann.

It was Oíche Shamhna.

Ar maidin, bhí sneachta beag leagtha síos ar na fossáidí, ach bhí an spleodar sa gcruinniú ard.

In the morning, a light snow had settled on the facades, but the excitement at the gathering was high.

Rinne na páistí gleoite ag dul ó sheasamh go seasaigh.

The children were delightful, moving from stall to stall.

Bhí na haonach i gcomhairliú go léir bhaint.

All sections of the fair were involved.

Tháinig athrú iontach ar an oíche mar bhuail an slua isteach sa pháirc.

The night transformed dramatically when the crowd entered the park.

Bhí lasair na tinte ag soilsiú an dorchadais, agus bhí eachtraí scanrúla dáiríre ag gach clúdach.

The flames of the fires lit up the darkness, and there were truly scary activities at each station.

Bhí gáire agus sceitimíní ann agus bhí an bhailiúchán airgid iontach rathúil.

There was laughter and excitement, and the fundraising was remarkably successful.

Thuig Caitríona go raibh guth Éamon riachtanach do rath an imeachta.

Caitríona realized that Éamon's voice was essential to the event's success.

Bhí sí lán bród mar thug sí aitheantas don ógánach cruthaitheach.

She was full of pride as she acknowledged the creative youth.

Bhí gné de chlóscríobh na ndánta mar chrann cuibhríochta ar faiche a ndúradh go raibh a chuid oibre ríthábhachtach.

There was a part of the script of poems as a lynchpin on the lawn, acknowledging that his work was essential.

Chuaigh an oíche chun cinn go hiontach, lán de mhacasamhla.

The night progressed wonderfully, full of reflections.

Thuig Caitríona an tábhacht a bhaineann le smaointe a bheith eagraithe, ach freisin le glacadh le cruthaitheacht eile.

Caitríona understood the importance of having organized ideas but also of embracing other creativity.

Agus Éamon?

And Éamon?

Bhraith sé go raibh sé aitheanta sa deireadh, agus mar sin bhí sé réidh go maith chun a chuid smaointe a roinnt amach anseo gan fhaitíos.

He finally felt recognized, and so he was ready to share his ideas in the future without fear.

Bhí sé cruthaithe anois gur fiú a chuid smaointe, fiú nuair a bhíonn siad lasmuigh den bhosca.

He had proven that his ideas were worthy, even when they were outside the box.

Dáiríre, bhain gach duine sult as, ag críochnú na hoíche lán brí, agus iad ag imeacht go cumhdach. Oíche nárbh iad ag maíomh gurbh é an bhailiúchán airgid Oíche Shamhna is fearr a tharla riamh ar bhealach eile.

Indeed, everyone enjoyed themselves, ending the night full of meaning, while they departed contentedly, claiming that it was the best Oíche Shamhna fundraising event that had ever taken place.