Turas Siar 136 - Comharthaí Aimsire, Targaireacht Bhriain Ruaidh, Gaeilge na hÁite srl.

muise ní raibh sé an uair sin bhíodh bhíodh muirín mhór orthu

Well, it wasn't then they used to have a great burden on them.

ach em

but em

thabharfadh an oíche seo leis go gcaithfeadh sé a dhul isteach aige

This night would mean that he would have to go in to him.

beirt beirt mhac a bhí isteach ar dhá leath

Two sons were in on two halves.

bhí siad ina gcodladh sa leaba bhí dhá leaba sa gcisteanach

they were asleep in the bed there were two beds in the kitchen.

ach cuireadh

but an invitation

cuireadh isteach cuireadh isteach sa leaba

Put into bed.

antaine agus paitín a bhí orthu

Antaine and Paitín were their names.

móin

Turf

ach

but

ní raibh an triúr in ann

the three were not able

codladh le taobh a chéile

sleeping beside each other

ach cuireadh

but an invitation

socraíodh go gcuirfí go gcuirfí antaine ba é an fear ba lú é go gcuirfí go cos na leapa

It was decided that Antaine, who was the smallest man, would be put at the foot of the bed.

mmm hmm

mmm hmm