🇮🇪 Irish A2 · Elementary Daily Life ️ 60 sentences

A2 Irish Stories

Lá Spéisiúil Bhríde agus a Madra

Bride's Exciting Day with Her Dog

⏱ ~15 min read · 60 sentences

Ar maidin, dhúisigh Bríde ag a naoi a chlog.

In the morning, Bride woke up at nine o'clock.

Bhí sí tuirseach go fóill.

She was still tired.

Chuaigh sí go dtí an chistin agus bhí ocras uirthi.

She went to the kitchen and she was hungry.

D'ith sí griangheal agus im ar arán.

She ate toast and butter on bread.

Bhí an griangheal an-bhreá aici.

She really loved the toast.

Thóg sí a cupán tae agus an páipéar nuachta.

She picked up her cup of tea and the newspaper.

Shuigh sí ar an tolg agus bhí sí i ngrá le an lá geal.

She sat on the couch and she loved the bright day.

Bhí a madra, Máire, ag feitheamh aici.

Her dog, Máire, was waiting for her.

Bhí drioball aici agus bhí sí an-gheal.

She had a tail and she was very bright.

Tharraing Máire ar bhraistín Bhríde.

Máire pulled on Bride's sleeve.

Bhí sí ag iarraidh a bheith amuigh.

She wanted to be outside.

Dúirt Bríde: 'Ceart go leor, a Mháire.'

Bride said: 'Okay, Máire.'

Chuir sí uirthi a cóta agus a bróga.

She put on her coat and her shoes.

Thug sí an leash do Mháire agus chuaigh siad amach.

She gave the leash to Máire and they went out.

Bhí an aimsir go hálainn agus bhí grian ann.

The weather was beautiful and there was sun.

Shiúil siad go dtí an pháirc.

They walked to the park.

Bhí páistí eile agus madraí eile ann.

There were other children and other dogs there.

Bhí Máire an-sásta agus bhí sí ag rith timpeall.

Máire was very happy and she was running around.

Bhí dalta Bhríde, Seán, ann freisin.

Bride's friend, Seán, was there too.

Bhí a madra-sa, Spot, aige.

He had his dog, Spot.

Bhí Spot dubh agus bhí drioball fada aici.

Spot was black and he had a long tail.

Bhraith Máire agus Spot ar a chéile.

Máire and Spot met each other.

Bhí siad ag imirt agus ag súgradh.

They were playing and having fun.

Dúirt Bríde le Seán: 'Bhí lá iontach agam inné.'

Bride told Seán: 'I had a wonderful day yesterday.'

Dúirt Seán: 'Cén sórt lae a bhí ann?'

Seán said: 'What kind of day was it?'

Dúirt Bríde: 'Chuaigh mé go dtí an leabharlann.'

Bride said: 'I went to the library.'

Dúirt sí: 'Bhí leabhar iontach agam ann.'

She said: 'I had a wonderful book there.'

Dúirt Seán: 'Cén leabhar a bhí ann?'

Seán said: 'What book was it?'

Dúirt Bríde: 'Bhí scéal faoi thaibhsí ann.'

Bride said: 'It was a story about ghosts.'

Bhí an leabhar an-imníoch agus an-spéisiúil.

The book was very exciting and very interesting.

Dúirt Seán: 'Is breá liom na leabhair mar sin.'

Seán said: 'I love books like that.'

Shuigh siad ar bhinsí sa pháirc agus bhí siad ag caint.

They sat on benches in the park and they were talking.

Bhí an grian te agus bhí siad tógtha.

The sun was warm and they were comfortable.

Thug Bríde bia do Mháire agus do Spot.

Bride gave food to Máire and to Spot.

Bhí na madraí an-gheal agus bhí siad ag ithe go fonnmhar.

The dogs were happy and they were eating eagerly.

Tar éis an bhia, bhí siad ag imirt arís.

After the food, they were playing again.

Bhí Máire ag rith i ndiaidh liathróid.

Máire was running after a ball.

Bhí sí go tobann agus go gasta.

She was suddenly and very fast.

Thug sí an liathróid ar ais do Bhríde.

She brought the ball back to Bride.

Bhí sí ag iarraidh imirt arís agus arís eile.

She wanted to play again and again.

Dúirt Bríde: 'Bhí lá speisiúil againn inniu.'

Bride said: 'We had a special day today.'

Dúirt Seán: 'Aontaím leat. Bhí sé iontach.'

Seán said: 'I agree with you. It was wonderful.'

Bhí siad ag tabhairt faoi deara go raibh sé déanach.

They noticed that it was getting late.

Bhí an grian ag dul síos.

The sun was going down.

Dúirt Bríde: 'Ba bhreá liom a bheith anseo, ach ba cheart dom a dhul abhaile.'

Bride said: 'I would love to be here, but I should go home.'

Dúirt Seán: 'Is ceart. Ba cheart domsa dul abhaile freisin.'

Seán said: 'That's right. I should go home too.'

Chuir Bríde an leash ar Mháire agus bhí siad ag fágáil.

Bride put the leash on Máire and they were leaving.

Dúirt Seán: 'An bhfeicfidh mé thú amárach sa scoil?'

Seán said: 'Will I see you tomorrow at school?'

Dúirt Bríde: 'Beidh. Beimid ann ar a naoi a chlog.'

Bride said: 'Yes. We'll be there at nine o'clock.'

Bhí Máire tuirseach ach sásta.

Máire was tired but happy.

Bhí sí ag siúl go mall ar an tslí abhaile.

She was walking slowly on the way home.

Chuaigh siad go dtí an teach agus bhí Máire ag iarraidh leaba.

They went to the house and Máire wanted her bed.

Thug Bríde dinnéar do Mháire agus thug sí cuid dá dhinnéar di freisin.

Bride gave dinner to Máire and she also gave her some of her dinner.

Tar éis an dhinnéir, bhí Bríde tuirseach.

After dinner, Bride was tired.

Chuaigh sí go dtí an leaba agus leag sí síos.

She went to bed and she lay down.

Bhí Máire ar an leaba aici freisin.

Máire was on her bed too.

Bhí siad ag smaoineamh ar an lá iontach.

They were thinking about the wonderful day.

Dúirt Bríde os íseal: 'Bhí sé i ngrá.'

Bride said quietly: 'It was lovely.'

Thit siad ina gcodladh go ciúin.

They fell asleep quietly.

Bhí deireadh an-bhreá aici don lá.

She had a really nice end to the day.

📚 Study Guide: Irish A2 Reading Notes

1. Grammar & Level Focus (CEFR A2 · Elementary)

This A2 Elementary Irish story combines everyday expressions with basic connectors (and, but, because) and simple past or future references. Pay attention to how transitions link actions across sentences.

2. Key Expressions & Sentence Anchors