Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go hiontach ar an Chlochán an Aifir sa samhradh, áit iontach ag Siobhan agus a cairde ón scoil a bhí ar turas.

The sun was shining wonderfully on the Giant's Causeway during the summer, a fantastic place where Siobhan and her friends from school were on a trip.

Bhí siad ag taisteal leis an múinteoirí, ag foghlaim faoin áilleacht nádúrtha an cheantair.

They were traveling with the teachers, learning about the area's natural beauty.

Bhí an t-aer lán de bhláthmhná na farraige agus cuid sin den domhan a bhí lonnaithe ar a gcéimeanna.

The air was full of sea flowers and part of the world settled at their feet.

Bhí Siobhan cíocrach.

Siobhan was enthusiastic.

Bhí sí cúig bliain déag d'aois agus bhí grá aici d'eachtraí agus nádúr.

She was fifteen years old and had a love for adventure and nature.

Bhí fonn uirthi tráchta uathúil a aimsiú le tabhairt abhaile mar chuimhneachán.

She was keen to find a unique souvenir to bring home.

Ach tharla go raibh na múinteoirí tar éis a rá nach féidir leo aon rud a thógáil leis ó na carraigeacha.

But it turned out that the teachers had said they couldn't take anything from the rocks.

Dúirt siad go raibh sé tábhachtach an suíochán nádúrtha a chaomhnú.

They said it was important to preserve the natural setting.

Cé go raibh Siobhan ag éisteacht leis an teagasc, ba mhaith léi fós rud speisialta a fháil.

Although Siobhan listened to the instruction, she still wanted to find something special.

Mar sin, shocraigh sí dul beagán amach ón gcosán céanna le fiosracht.

So, she decided to wander a bit off the beaten path out of curiosity.

Bhí sí cúramach agus discréideach, ag súil go bhfeicfeadh sí carraig a bheadh foirfe di.

She was careful and discreet, hoping to spot a rock that would be perfect for her.

I measc réimse na gcolún basalt, fuair Siobhan carraig álainn le patrún neamhghnách.

Among the array of basalt columns, Siobhan found a beautiful rock with an unusual pattern.

Bhí dathanna speisialta air nach bhfaca sí riamh roimhe seo.

It had special colors she had never seen before.

Bhí sí sásta ar dtús, ach ansin d'éirigh sí imníoch.

At first, she was delighted, but then she became anxious.

Bhí an grúpa réidh le fágáil.

The group was ready to leave.

Cad ba cheart di a dhéanamh?

What should she do?

Leis an am ag éirí gann, seasann Siobhan ag an tsoiléireacht.

With time running out, Siobhan stood at a crossroads.

Ní raibh sí ag iarraidh rialacha a bhriseadh.

She didn't want to break the rules.

Shocraigh sí gan an carraig a thógáil.

She decided not to take the rock.

Ina áit sin, tharraing sí í i leabhar nótaí a bhí aici.

Instead, she sketched it in a notebook she had.

Bhí sí ábalta go raibh gach rud a chaithfidh aici sa chuimhne sin.

She was confident that everything she needed was in that memory.

Ag an deireadh, d'fhéach Siobhan ar an nGiant's Causeway le meas nua.

In the end, Siobhan looked at the Giant's Causeway with newfound appreciation.

Thuig sí an tábhacht a bhaineann le nádúr a chaomhnú.

She understood the importance of preserving nature.

Bhí sí sásta le híomhánna agus líníochtaí ina hintinn.

She was happy with the images and sketches in her mind.

Ní gá gach uile rud a ghlacadh abhaile nuair is féidir leat taithí agus grá a thabhairt leat i do chroí.

It's not necessary to take everything home when you can carry experiences and love in your heart.

Bhí sí ag imeacht an áit sin níos saibhre ná riamh.

She was leaving that place richer than ever.