The Savannah Irish Festival Podcast
Podcast Description
Step into the enchanting world of Savannah, where the Irish influence weaves its magic throughout the city. In this captivating podcast, join us as we delve into the history, traditions, and vibrant community of Irish descendants in Savannah. Let’s celebrate the Emerald Isle coming to life in the heart of the Deep South.
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The podcast explores themes of Irish heritage, community connections, and cultural celebrations, with episodes featuring discussions on the significance of St. Patrick's Day in Savannah, the history and impact of local Irish pubs, and the community involvement in events like the Savannah Irish Festival and partnerships with local organizations.
Step into the enchanting world of Savannah, Georgia – where the Irish influence weaves its magic throughout the city. In this captivating podcast, join us as we delve into the history, traditions, and vibrant community of Irish descendants in Savannah. Let’s celebrate the Emerald Isle coming to life in the heart of the Deep South.
Season three of the Savannah Irish Podcast, brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival, continues with a bonus episode previewing the Savannah Scottish Games, set for Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Bethesda Academy.
Host Tara Reese welcomes planning committee members Stuart Marshall (title sponsor Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty) and Chuck Bohannon (piping and drumming organizer) to discuss the Games’ 48th celebration, its history from the St. Andrew’s Society of Savannah (founded 1737), and the expanded Moon River site restoration after Hurricane Matthew.
They highlight year-round planning by 35 volunteers, entertainment (Seven Nations, Swamp Tooth, Colin Grant Adams, Lachlan), pipe band competitions (68 registrants), Highland dancing, heavy athletics, clans, sheep herding, hurling matches, genealogy and history tents, vendors, food, and whiskey tastings, plus online ticketing and wristbands for alcohol.
What is the Savannah Irish Festival?
The Savannah Irish Podcast is proudly supported by The Irish Pub Company – the ‘Official Partner of the Guinness Irish Pub Concept’ which means that they are rated as the best in the world at creating the most profitable and authentic Irish Hospitality Concepts. They design, manufacture and fit out your venue from start to finish.
Learn all about the Savannah Irish Festival
MEET our SHOW SPONSOR – The Irish Pub Company
MEET our PRODUCTION CREW: Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Season Three Kickoff
01:03 Bonus Episode Setup
01:32 Games Atmosphere Preview
02:43 Meet Stuart Marshall
03:22 Music Lineup Highlights
05:59 Meet Chuck Bohannon
07:06 Origins of the Games
09:45 Bethesda Site Revival
12:58 Year Round Planning
15:01 Sponsor Irish Pub Company
16:40 Biggest Logistics Challenges
20:02 Dreaming of a Tattoo
24:14 Scotland Ties to Savannah
30:10 Food Drink and Favorites
31:38 Hurling and Field Upgrades
34:03 Family Roots and Heritage
35:51 Scottish Music to Bluegrass
37:54 Piping Styles Explained
38:46 Tradition Meets Modern
40:39 Women in Piping
42:18 Bagpipes at Home
43:37 Stewart Music Journey
45:24 Games Schedule Tickets
48:32 Vendors Dancers History
53:31 Whiskey Tasting Details
58:03 Clans Genealogy Military
01:00:47 Rapid Fire Favorites
01:05:41 Final Invites Thanks
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