I lár chathair Chorcaí, bhí Leabharlann Chathair Chorcaí lán le forbróirí agus lucht foghlamtha.

In the center of Cathair Chorcaí, Leabharlann Chathair Chorcaí was full of developers and learners.

Bhí fuaim an druilire agus an casúir le cloisteáil ar fud na háite.

The sound of drilling and hammering could be heard throughout the place.

B'áit i gcomhairle é de ghnáth, ach ní inniu.

It was usually a place for quiet study, but not today.

Bhí Maeve agus Eamon ann, ag siúl idir na seilfeanna agus na ballaí taca a bhí clúdaithe le scafall.

Maeve and Eamon were there, walking between the shelves and the support walls covered with scaffolding.

Bhí Maeve dírithe, ag iarraidh na leabhair do na ranganna nua a aimsiú.

Maeve was focused, trying to find books for the new classes.

Bhí goshúilinta ar Eamon agus é ag moladh imeachtaí níos taitneamhaí.

Eamon had a twinkle in his eye and was suggesting more enjoyable events.

"Stop a bheith chomh dáiríre," ar Eamon, ag seoladh aoibh ina treo.

"Stop being so serious," said Eamon, sending a smile her way.

"Tá féile mhór ar siúl taobh amuigh.

"There is a big festival happening outside.

Beidh craic iontach ann!

There will be great fun!"

""Tuigim, Eamon," arsa Maeve, "ach tá na leabhar seo tábhachtach domsa.

"I understand, Eamon," said Maeve, "but these books are important to me."

"D'fhéach sí thart ar an leabharlann.

She looked around the library.

Bhí seilfeanna folamh de bharr na n-athchóirithe, rud a chuir as di.

The shelves were empty due to the renovations, which bothered her.

Ní raibh ann ach beagán ama fágtha don scoil.

There was only a little time left before school started.

"Féadfaimid comhréiteach a dhéanamh," a dúirt Maeve ar ball.

"We can make a compromise," Maeve said after a while.

"Tabhair dom beagán ama.

"Give me a little time.

Rachaidh mé leis an bhféile leat tar éis dom na leabhar a aimsiú ar líne.

I'll go to the festival with you after I find the books online."

"Chuaigh an lá ar aghaidh.

The day went on.

Faoi tráthnóna, bhí siad ag siúl tríd an bhféile ar Shráid Uí Chonaill.

By the afternoon, they were walking through the festival on Sráid Uí Chonaill.

Bhí musiúr gogeánach ann, earraí lámhdhéanta ar díol, agus cainteanna gréagacha ar siúl.

There was lively music, handmade goods for sale, and engaging talks happening.

Go tobann, stop Maeve.

Suddenly, Maeve stopped.

"Féach Eamon," a léirigh sí le háthas, "stad leabhar ann!

"Look, Eamon," she exclaimed with joy, "a book stall!"

"Bhí stallán leabhar pop-up ann, lán de sheodanna liteartha.

There was a pop-up book stall, full of literary gems.

Suiteáil leabhair a bhí ar iarraidh go géar sa leabharlann agus fiú na teacsleabhair annamh sin a bhí de dhíth ar Maeve.

Books sorely missing from the library and even those rare textbooks that Maeve needed were there.

"Ach, níl airgead agam ach do rud amháin," arsa Maeve go díomach.

"But, I only have money for one thing," Maeve said disappointedly.

Rinne sí smaoineamh go tapa.

She thought quickly.

Dírithe mar a bhí sí, cheannaigh sí na leabhair.

As focused as she was, she bought the books.

Ach ansin, do rug Eamon ar a lámh.

But then, Eamon took her hand.

"Níl ort a bheith buartha," a deir sé go míofa agus aoibh ar a aghaidh.

"Don't worry," he said reassuringly with a smile on his face.

"Rinne mé coigiltis freisin.

"I saved up too.

Bainimid taitneamh as an bhféile anois.

Let’s enjoy the festival now."

"Chuir a gcinneadh áthas mór uirthi.

His decision made her very happy.

Chonaic sí anois nach raibh ach staidéar tábhachtach, ach go raibh saol aircisea freisin.

She now saw that not only was studying important, but living life was as well.

Ag deireadh an lae, d'fhill siad abhaile le pilleadh lán leabhar agus cuimhní iontacha.

At the end of the day, they returned home with bags full of books and wonderful memories.

Ní raibh an lá caite go díomhaoin.

The day had not been spent idly.

D'fhoghlaim Maeve agus Eamon an tábhacht a bhaineann le cothromaíocht i ngach ní agus an gá atá le tacaíocht chompánach fial.

Maeve and Eamon learned the importance of balance in everything and the need for the support of a generous companion.