Tá an fuar ann, tithe reoite agus sneachta ina mbrat cothrom ar fud Bhaile Átha Cliath.

The cold is here, with frozen houses and a blanket of snow evenly across Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin).

Tá Siobhán ag siúl tríd áit bhreá, coibhneasach ó thranglam na cathrach, i dtreo Leabharlann Choláiste na Tríonóide.

Siobhán is walking through a lovely area, relatively away from the city's bustle, towards the Leabharlann Choláiste na Tríonóide (Trinity College Library).

Ar a gualainn tá mála trom d’fholláin notai agus leabhair.

On her shoulder is a heavy bag full of notes and books.

Tá a croí trom freisin, lán le smaointe imní faoi scrúdú staire mór atá le teacht.

Her heart is heavy too, filled with anxious thoughts about an important history exam that's coming.

D’éirigh an aimsir trom i ndiaidh na bliana nua.

The weather has worsened after the new year.

Tharla luasairí sneachta go tobann, agus iad mar chúis le briseadh cumhachta sa bhaile lóistín atá aici.

Sudden snow flurries have caused a power outage at the lodging house she stays in.

Mar sin, déanann Siobhán cinneadh teacht go dtí an leabharlann, áit ina bhfuil súil aici go mbeidh soilsiú agus teas.

So, Siobhán decides to come to the library, hoping there will be light and warmth.

Tá an leabharlann ollmhór, le hileabhrain ardacha ranga leabhair clúdaigh chraiceann agus foirgneamh na seanré fós srón orm i séabra i rith na haimsire géire.

The library is enormous, with tall bookshelves filled with leather-bound books, and the old building still stands strong amidst the harsh weather.

Tá an t-atmaisféar te agus réidh, go háirithe when fé róchtán an tsneachta seachtrach.

The atmosphere is warm and calm, especially when compared to the raging snowstorm outside.

Sa leabharlann, tá Liam agus Áoife, a cairde, ag staidéar freisin.

In the library, Liam and Áoife, her friends, are also studying.

Tá Liam gafa le ceimic agus Áoife dírithe ar mhatamatic.

Liam is engrossed in chemistry and Áoife is focused on mathematics.

Mar chodarsnacht, tá Siobhán tuirseach bréan, de bharr na brú a bhíonn uirthi i gcónaí.

In contrast, Siobhán is utterly tired, always under pressure.

Ina seomra lócaíochta féin, tá ualach oibre uirthi mar gheall ar na díomá a bhíonn uirthi amach anseo má theip uirthi.

In her lodging room, she is burdened with work, worried about future disappointments if she fails.

Ach, inniu, le briathra a hathair sa chloigeann ina barr ghualainn, leanann sí ar aghaidh, ag tarraingt spreagadh uaidh.

But today, with her father's words echoing in her head, she perseveres, drawing inspiration from him.

Is áit ciúin é Colaistínighn Tríonóide le haghaidh scrúdaithe.

Coláiste na Tríonóide is a quiet place for exams.

Tá an oiread sin le léamh agus le cinntiú go bhfuil tuiscint ar an ábhar.

There's so much to read and understand about the material.

Tá siad go léir sásta go bhfuil an chumhacht fós ag rith san áit.

They are all pleased that the power is still running there.

Go tobann, agus í ag breathnú suas ar sheilf ard, tugann Siobhán faoi deara leabhar cúng ach clúiteach.

Suddenly, as she looks up at a high shelf, Siobhán notices a narrow but renowned book.

Is annamh teacht arís ar an gcóip seo—le hiarracht deireadh nach raibh sí ag súil leis.

It's rare to find this copy—unexpectedly ending her search.

Tábhachtaí fós, cuireann an leabhar seo léargas úr ar an ábhar a bheidh acu don scrúdú staire.

More importantly, this book offers fresh insight into the history exam material they have.

De réir a chéile, le cabhair Liam agus Áoife, bonn iad go hiomlán ar an nua-eolas seo, go dtuigeann Siobhán go bhfuil sí níos ullmhaithe anois.

Gradually, with the help of Liam and Áoife, they fully grasp this newfound knowledge, and Siobhán realizes she is more prepared now.

Tar éis laethanta faid ó bhánacht na tuiscint, leanann sé go bhfuil na taarifaí nua cabhrach chun staonadh taobh istigh dá cuimhní brú agus meáchan nach bhfuil compordach níos mó a mhothú.

After days of lacking understanding, it becomes clear that the new information helps to alleviate the pressure inside her memories, making them less uncomfortable.

Ar deireadh, tagann an lá mór.

Finally, the big day arrives.

Léigh sí go paiteanta mar go bhfeiceann sí an páipéar réiteach os a comhair.

She reads intently as she looks at the paper laid out before her.

Téann sí isteach ina spreagadh níos mó, curtha le chéile trí na bileoga staire sin, iontach dá h-éirí.

She goes into it with increased inspiration, assembled from those fantastic history sheets, wonderful for her awakening.

Nuair a thugann sí siar é, feiceann sí na tuiscintí iontais sin ina páipéir.

When she hands it back, she sees those astonishing understandings reflected in her papers.

Tar éis a bheith spreagtha agus cinneálta ar aghaidheanna a cuid ollúna, admhaíonn sí a cuid féin.

Having been motivated and receiving kindness on her professors' faces, she acknowledges her own achievements.

Bhain sí a pointe, mar a theastaigh uirthi.

She achieved her point, as she wanted.

Ach níos tábhachtaí fós, anois tuigeann Siobhán nach bhfuil géarú ar shaothar dó sa saol.

But more importantly, Siobhán now understands that striving for success in life doesn't have to be harsh.

Leanfaidh sí ag foghlaim, ag meas go bhfuil tacaíocht agus rage ina cuid cabhrach.

She will continue to learn, appreciating the support and energy as part of her aid.

Ag an deireadh, tá sí ceangailte go dlúth le treoir a muintire, neamh-feiceálach amhlaidh le meáchan maisithe, mar gheall nach bhfuil an domhan is fearr is foirfe, ach ag athdíriú ar phobal a mheall agus a tacaíocht ina sásamh.

In the end, she's closely connected to her family's guidance, invisible yet adorned with weightless decoration, because the world may not be perfect, but by refocusing on a welcoming community and its support, she finds contentment.

Anois, is é an eagna atá ann ná buíochas agus imní níos lú ar a sméar.

Now, the wisdom she holds is gratitude and less worry on her shoulders.