Bhí sé Nollaig i nGaillimh, agus an fuacht ag iompar an sneachta ar na sráideanna.

It was Christmas in Gaillimh, and the cold was carrying the snow onto the streets.

Bhí an caifé róistire, áit chóir agus ionúin, ag fáilte roimh na cuairteoirí le boladh láidir caife úr rósta.

The café, cozy and beloved, welcomed visitors with the strong aroma of freshly roasted coffee.

Las na soilse Nollag go séimh agus chuir siad atmaisféar draíochta ar an áit.

The Christmas lights glowed softly, creating a magical atmosphere in the place.

Bhí Aoife istigh, ag réiteach deochanna te dóibh siúd a bhí ag scaoileadh nirt an tsneachta.

Aoife was inside, preparing hot drinks for those shaking off the snow's chill.

Bhí sí an-bhródúil as a post ach bhí aisling eile aici — caife dáiríre féin a oscailt.

She was very proud of her job, but she had another dream — to open her own authentic café.

Bhí na deartháireacha, Cillian agus Ronan, tagtha le chéile don chéad uair le blianta anuas, agus b'aitneamhach é sin.

The brothers, Cillian and Ronan, had come together for the first time in many years, which was delightful.

Ar chúl an roghalláin, ag sean-bhord adhmaid, shuigh an triúr acu, agus Aoife roimhe sin.

At the back of the café, at an old wooden table, the three of them sat, and Aoife was with them.

Thosaigh an chomhrá ar chaoi mhall, ag caochadh amach an fuacht a bhí acu ina gcroíthe.

The conversation started slowly, easing the coldness in their hearts.

Bhí an tSéasúr na Nollag taitneamhach, ach an rud is tábhachtaí, bhí siad le chéile arís.

The Christmas season was delightful, but most importantly, they were together again.

D'ardaigh Aoife a tost agus dúirt go suaimhneach, "Tá rud agam le inseacht daoibh.

Aoife raised her voice and said calmly, "I have something to tell you."

"D'éist Cillian agus Ronan go géar.

Cillian and Ronan listened intently.

Mhínigh sí a plean chun caifé nua a oscailt.

She explained her plan to open a new café.

Bhí a súile lán le brionglóidí agus dóchas.

Her eyes were full of dreams and hope.

Bhí sí ag súil go mbeadh a muintir i bpáirt leis.

She was hoping her family would join her in this endeavour.

D'oscail súile Cillian, ach bhí eagla air faoi bheith ceangailte le háit amháin.

Cillian's eyes widened, but he was afraid of being tied to one place.

Bhí taighde éigin déanta aige ar shaol na taistealaí, agus cé go raibh sé compordach le teaghlaigh agus muintir, bhraith sé suim ina thaisteal.

He had done some research into the life of a traveler, and although he was comfortable with family and community, he felt a desire to travel.

Ach rinne sé maíomh, "Ní bheidh a fhios go deo gan triail a bhaint as é.

But he asserted, "We’ll never know unless we give it a try."

"Ina aigne, rinne Ronan meá ar a chuid staidéir.

In his mind, Ronan weighed his studies.

Bhí sé gafa leis an ollscoil ach thaitin an smaoineamh le héacht faoi choimirce a shíneadh chuig rud éigin níos mó leis.

He was captivated by university but was attracted to the idea of extending his reach to something greater.

Chuir an gach lámha síos agus scaoil siad osna an machnaimh.

They each placed their hands down and released a sigh of contemplation.

Bhí sé dúshlánach saoradh a stíleanna beatha óna chéile.

It was challenging to separate their ways of life from one another.

Ag an tine rompu, bhí an teas ag obair a draíocht.

By the fire in front of them, the warmth worked its magic.

"Ceart go leor," a dúirt Cillian tar éis tamaill ciúin.

"Alright," said Cillian after a quiet while.

"Má tá muid ag obair le chéile, múinfidh muid lena chéile.

"If we're working together, we’ll teach one another."

"Duine ar dhuine, rinne gach duine acu comhaontú cabhair a thabhairt ar a bhealach féin.

One by one, each of them agreed to lend a hand in their own way.

Gheall Cillian a chuid scileanna idirnáisiúnta a roinnt ar an margaíocht.

Cillian promised to share his international skills in marketing.

Roghnaigh Ronan cuidiú ag an deireadh seachtaine agus samhraí.

Ronan chose to help on weekends and during the summer.

Bhí ríméad ar Aoife.

Aoife was delighted.

Ní raibh ceacht mar gheall ar an saol níos áille agus níos láidre ná a bheith le teaghlach.

There was no greater or more beautiful lesson about life than being with family.

Bhí deora ina súile mar a mhothaigh Aoife an tacaíocht agus an grá.

There were tears in Aoife's eyes as she felt the support and love.

Bhí an chinneadh aontaithe tagtha.

The decision was united.

Sínigh siad lámha, agus bhí nasc nua cruthaithe acu, mar a fhad buan d'fheidhmiúlachtaí agus ar aislingí comhrointe.

They joined hands, and a new bond was created, as permanent as the shared dreams and ambitions.

Theastaigh ó Aoife go gcruthódh sí le teaghlach í, agus anois bhí pobal brionglóidí aici.

Aoife wanted to create with her family, and now she had a community of dreams.

Bhí an Nollaig thart, ach bhí tús nua ann.

Christmas was over, but there was a new beginning.

An sneachta fós ag titim, an bhrionglóid ag fás níos te.

The snow was still falling, and the dream was growing warmer.