I gcroí chathair na Gaillimhe, i bhfoirgneamh ard nua-aimseartha, oibríonn Aisling mar anailísí margaíochta.

In the heart of Gaillimh city, in a modern high-rise building, Aisling works as a marketing analyst.

Cé go bhfuil sí an-dícheallach, is minic a bhraitheann sí faoi scáth a comhghleacaithe níos callanaí.

Although she is very diligent, she often feels overshadowed by her more vocal colleagues.

Ach tá aisling aici: ceannaireacht a ghlacadh i dtionscadal mór.

But she has a dream: to take leadership in a major project.

Lá amháin, fuair Aisling ríomhphost ó Cian, a bainisteoir, ag fógairt go mbeadh sí ag taisteal go Chicago chun freastal ar chomhdháil mór.

One day, Aisling received an email from Cian, her manager, announcing that she would be traveling to Chicago to attend a major conference.

Bhí Aisling ar bís.

Aisling was excited.

Bhí a plean nuálaíoch margaíochta aici, agus bhí fonn uirthi é a chur os comhair daoine.

She had an innovative marketing plan and was keen to present it to people.

Ach bhí eagla uirthi freisin labhairt os comhair slua mór.

But she was also afraid of speaking in front of a large crowd.

Bhí Cian, fear leamháideoch le mímhacántacht smutach, ag smaoineamh ar a plean a ghlacadh agus cur i láthair a dhéanamh mar a féin-saothar.

Cian, a pompous man with a smug insincerity, was contemplating taking her plan and presenting it as his own work.

Mhothaigh Aisling an-bhuartha ach bhí a chumhacht féin á fháil aici de réir a chéile.

Aisling felt very worried but was gradually gaining her own strength.

Ní raibh a fhios aici an raibh sé de mhisneach aici seasamh suas dó.

She wasn't sure if she had the courage to stand up to him.

Ach d'fhéadfaí deis iontach a bheith ag an gcomhdháil seo, go háirithe agus an Cháisc ag teacht aníos, am le haghaidh athnuachana agus túsanna nua.

But this conference could be a great opportunity, especially with Easter approaching, a time for renewal and new beginnings.

Nuair a tháinig siad go Chicago, bhí an t-ionad chomhdhála dian.

When they arrived in Chicago, the conference center was impressive.

Bhí saineolaithe tionscail ann ó gach cearn den domhan.

There were industry experts from all around the world.

Bhí Aisling néirbhíseach ach d'fhoghlaim sí cleachtadh a dhéanamh.

Aisling was nervous but learned to practice.

Tugann pleanáil muinín.

Planning gives confidence.

Ar maidin na cur i láthair, sheas Cian ar an ardán.

On the morning of the presentation, Cian took the stage.

Le hiontas Aisling, thosaigh sé ag cur a smaointe i láthair.

To Aisling's surprise, he started presenting her ideas.

D’éirigh a haghaidh bán.

Her face turned white.

Bhraith sí coiléar brú thart ar a muineál.

She felt a constricting collar around her neck.

Ach ansin, rud a chuala sí, bhí na focail ag teacht as a béal: "Scaoilim leis an bhfírinne.

But then, something she hadn't expected, the words came out of her mouth: "I let the truth out."

"Ag gobadh anála, ghlac sí céim amach ar an stáitse.

Gasping for breath, she stepped out on stage.

"Seo mo smaoineamh," a dúirt sí go daingean.

"This is my idea," she said firmly.

Agus ansin, le gan choinne, d’fhás a muinín.

And then, unexpectedly, her confidence grew.

Thosaigh sí ag míniú a plean, a fís.

She began to explain her plan, her vision.

D'éist an slua go géar, iad go léir ag amharc uirthi le suim.

The audience listened intently, all of them looking at her with interest.

Nuair a chríochnaigh sí, bhí dealraitheáin ar aghaidh an lucht féachana.

When she finished, the expressions on the audience's faces were apparent.

Bhuail bualadh bos le léim.

Applause erupted.

D'fhéach Aisling timpeall, ag glacadh radharc agus fuaimeanna an tacaíochta sin isteach.

Aisling looked around, taking in the sights and sounds of that support.

Tar éis an chomhdháil, tháinig an nuacht: tugadh ról ceannaireachta di ar thionscadal nua.

After the conference, the news came: she was given a leadership role on a new project.

B’éigean di Cian a ghlanadh as a n-intinn.

She had to clear Cian out of her mind.

As sin amach, bhí Aisling cinnte i mbriathra nua: seas suas, creid ionat féin.

From then on, Aisling believed in new words: stand up, believe in yourself.

Is amhlaidh a bhí na míonna tar éis na Cásca lán ach fremha: rudaí nua ag fás, iontas i gcroílár an domhain.

The months following Easter were full and fertile: new things growing, wonder at the heart of the world.

D'fhoghlaim Aisling nach mbíonn sé ró-mhall go deo an fhírinne a insint agus go mbíonn fiúntas ionat féin gan choinne.

Aisling learned that it's never too late to tell the truth and that unexpected worth is found in oneself.

Le háthas agus bród ina croí, d’fhill Aisling abhaile, réidh le tosú úr.

With joy and pride in her heart, Aisling returned home, ready for a fresh start.