Ag briseadh solas an lae ar Mhuckross Abbey, bhí an tsíocháin fillte mórthimpeall ar na ballaí cloiche ársa.

As the light of day broke over Muckross Abbey, peace enveloped the ancient stone walls.

Bhí an samhradh i mbarr a réime, agus bhí duilliúr glas ag clúdaigh na háite.

Summer was in full bloom, and greenery covered the area.

Bhí Niamh agus Cormac ann inniu, mar a mbíodh siad go minic, ag breathnú ar na leabhair agus manuscripteanna atá i seilbh na mainistreach le fada an lá.

Niamh and Cormac were there today, as they often were, looking at the books and manuscripts long held by the abbey.

Bhí suim mhór ag Niamh sa stair agus sna rúndiamhra a bhí le fáil inti.

Niamh had a great interest in history and the mysteries to be found within it.

Bhí sí ag tochailt síos i leabhar sean-aimseartha nuair a chonaic sí rud aisteach.

She was delving into an old book when she saw something strange.

"Féach, Cormac," arsa Niamh le háthas sa nguth.

"Look, Cormac," said Niamh with joy in her voice.

Bhí teachtaireacht faoi cheilt i measc pictiúir Laidine.

There was a hidden message among the Latin illustrations.

Bhí a súile ag lonrú le fiosracht.

Her eyes sparkled with curiosity.

Bhí Cormac cúthail, ach thug sé tacaíocht d’i gcónaí do Niamh.

Cormac was shy, but he always supported Niamh.

"Caithfimid a fháil amach céard atá anseo, ach caithfimid a bheith cúramach," ar seisean, ag cuimhneamh ar na gcúramóirí a bhí an-dian faoi na haireagán seo.

"We must find out what this is, but we have to be careful," he said, remembering the curators who were very strict about these findings.

Thángthas ar phlean.

A plan was formed.

Tar éis clabhsú na hoíche, sneachtaigh Niamh agus Cormac isteach sa leabharlann arís.

After night had fallen, Niamh and Cormac slipped into the library again.

Bhí an áit ciúin agus dorcha, ach bhí lampa beag hadhainte acu.

The place was quiet and dark, but they had a small lamp lit.

D’oscail sí leathanach eile agus chuir siad tús lena bhfiosrú.

She opened another page, and they began their investigation.

Tar éis ama fada, tháinig rath orthu.

After a long time, they succeeded.

"Is léarscáil í!

"It's a map!

Féach!

Look!"

" ar Niamh, coimeád ag scéalaíocht.

said Niamh, keeping up her narration.

Bhí an léarscáil ag taispeáint conair a d’fhéadfadh iad a chur chuig dán dofheicthe i ngairdíní na mainistreach.

The map was showing a path that could lead them to a hidden treasure in the abbey gardens.

Bhí athraitheas ar a chuid béal ag Cormac, idir ionadh agus sceitimíní.

Cormac's expression changed, a mix of surprise and excitement.

Ar maidin amárach, chuir siad gach rud béim ar a chéile agus d’insigh siad an méid a tharla do na cúramóirí.

The next morning, they coordinated everything and shared what had happened with the curators.

Bhí na cúramóirí tosaíochtach ar dtús, ach bhí siad chomh tógtha leis an bhfionnachtain gur ghlac siad le plean faireacháin agus dugaireacht éadóchasach.

The curators were initially skeptical, but they were so intrigued by the discovery that they agreed to a plan of careful observation and determined excavation.

B’é an seod ársa a aimsíodh in éadan solais an lae le hoibríochtaí pleanáilte go cúramach.

The ancient treasure was discovered in the light of day with carefully planned operations.

D’fhoghlaim Niamh luach mór na foighne agus an chomhoibrithe, agus ansin bhí a fhios aici gur bhain sí an chéad ghníomh den scoth amach.

Niamh learned the great value of patience and collaboration, and then she knew she had achieved a great first step.

Bhí Muckross Abbey níos saibhre fós le stair, agus bhí Niamh agus Cormac níos saibhre fós le buanseasmhacht agus cairdeas.

Muckross Abbey was richer still with history, and Niamh and Cormac were richer yet with perseverance and friendship.