Bhí geimhreadh ann agus chuaigh an Nollaig i gcomhairle.

It was winter, and An Nollaig had arrived.

Bhí Cillian sa mhargadh Nollag i nGaillimh, áit lán le soilse geala agus boladh meala na mná circe.

Cillian was at the Christmas market in Gaillimh, a place full of bright lights and the smell of sticky sweet treats.

Choimeád sé a lámh i bpóca, ag féachaint ar na daoine sona ag siúl thart.

He kept his hand in his pocket, watching the happy people walking around.

Bhí sé cúthail, ach bhí rud éigin sa gheimhreadh a thug sólas dó.

He was shy, but there was something in winter that brought him comfort.

Bhí críoch déanta aige ar obair na seachtaine agus theastaigh uaidh rud a dhéanamh difriúil an Nollaig seo.

He had finished his work for the week and wanted to do something different this Christmas.

Tháinig Aoife ar an margaidh freisin.

Aoife also arrived at the market.

Bhí sí ag lorg inspioráide dá cuid ealaíne.

She was looking for inspiration for her art.

Lán de bheocht agus d’fheabhas, scanradh Aoife i measc na sluaite.

Full of energy and excitement, Aoife thrived among the crowds.

Bhí sí ag súil bualadh le daoine nua agus taitneamh a bhaint as an atmaisféar.

She was hoping to meet new people and enjoy the atmosphere.

Go tobann, bhain Cillian agus Aoife amach don chupán deireanach de sheoclaid the.

Suddenly, Cillian and Aoife reached for the last cup of hot chocolate.

Bhí iontas ar a gcroí ag an nóiméad sin nuair a chuaigh a srón gach a chéile.

Their hearts were surprised at that moment when their noses met.

Gáire Aoife, ag iarraidh an gaineamh awkward a scartáil.

Aoife laughed, trying to ease the awkwardness.

“Is cosúil gur beirt againn é ag teastáil,” ar sí le gleo.

"It seems we both need it," she said cheerfully.

“Tá an ceart agat,” d’fhreagair Cillian, gach béasach ach geanúla, agus ar a mhéid ná ba mhó gáire aige fós.

“You’re right,” replied Cillian, very polite but with a warm smile, knowing it was finally time to do something different.

“An dtabharfaidh tú cuirt dom ar an margadh?” d’iarr Cillian go nádúrtha, a fhios aige nach mbeadh deis eile aige.

“Will you join me for a walk around the market?" Cillian asked naturally, knowing he wouldn’t have another chance.

Bhí a croí istigh air, ach bhí fios aige go raibh sé in am é seo a dhéanamh.

His heart was pounding, but he knew it was time to seize the moment.

Chinn Aoife glacadh leis an gcuireadh.

Aoife decided to accept the invitation.

“Bheinn breá leis. Is áit iontach é seo.”

“I’d love to. This is a wonderful place.”

Siúil amach, le chéile, ag caint faoi na rudaí beaga sa saol.

They walked out together, talking about the little things in life.

Ba í seo an chéad chéim do Cillian, ag tús aitheantais nua.

This was Cillian's first step in a new acquaintance.

Bhí Aoife ag roinnt scéalta faoina healaín agus a cuid taistil.

Aoife shared stories about her art and her travels.

Bhí Cillian ag éisteacht lena scéalta le spéise.

Cillian listened to her stories with interest.

Faoi na soilse sióga, stad said.

Under the fairy lights, they stopped.

Ba é seo an nóiméad ríthábhachtach.

This was the crucial moment.

“Tá áthas orm bualadh leat,” a dúirt Cillian, iarracht nach beag aige.

"I'm glad to have met you," Cillian said, making quite an effort.

“Is cosúil go bhfanfainn anseo níos faide ná mar a bhfuair mé,” a d’fhreagair Aoife.

“It seems like I’ll be staying here longer than I expected,” Aoife replied.

Ní raibh sí ag iarraidh slán a fhágáil le Gaillimh ná le Cillian an seachtain sin.

She didn’t want to say goodbye to Gaillimh or to Cillian that week.

Ón nóiméad sin amach, thosaigh scéal nua do Cillian agus Aoife.

From that moment on, a new story began for Cillian and Aoife.

Tháinig Cillian amach as a bhosca agus mhothaigh Aoife síocháin agus inspioráid.

Cillian stepped out of his comfort zone, and Aoife found peace and inspiration.

D’éirigh an Margadh Nollag áit speisialta dóibh, lán le gealltanas d’fheabhas nua.

The Christmas Market became a special place for them, full of promise for a new beginning.

Sin an chaoi ar thosaigh a gcaidreamh.

That's how their relationship began.

Tháinig siad le chéile ama ar feadh aois faoina réir féin chomh maith le soilse geala Gaillimhe.

They came together under their own season along with the bright lights of Gaillimh.

Bhí an Nollaig níos sásta ná mar gheall air sin.

Christmas was happier because of it.