Savannah Irish Podcast

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) t...

The Savannah Irish Podcast , brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival, host Tara Reese welcomes Ireland’s Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan , to discuss Ireland’s national cultural strategy and how culture, arts, media, heritage, sport, and diaspora engagement strengthen Ireland’s international presence.   Speaking from Savannah during the city’s extended “gree...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast , brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival, host Tara Reese sits down with members of the historic Hibernian Society of Savannah to explore the organization’s deep Irish roots and its lasting impact on Savannah’s cultural heritage.   For more than two centuries, the Hibernian Society of Savannah has been at the heart of Irish life in the city. Fou...

Welcome to the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival. Host Tara Reese is unlocking a POWER-PACKED episode with TWO AMAZING segments.   Segment One: Tara is interviewing Georgia Southern’s Dr. Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan and undergraduate researcher Tiffany Le about “Trans-Atlantic Voices of Freedom,” a public history project on overlooked 19th-century Black American abolition...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival , host Tara Reese welcomes guests Don Paul (manager/chair, Pooler GAA), Will Garnett (president, Savannah Shamrocks Rugby Club), and Jared Papper (Savannah GAA) discussing how Irish identity in Savannah is thriving through sport. They explain the basics of rugby, hurling, and Gaelic football, share how thei...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival , host Tara Reese is putting on her dancing shoes with guests from Legacy Irish Dance: owner and teacher Abbey Wood, dance mom Jennifer Forbes (wife of 2024’s 200th Grand Marshal John Forbes), and students Keegan Forbes (12) and Faren Wood (9).   The episode highlights Irish dance as a vibrant part of Savan...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival , host Tara Reese sits down with Dr. Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan from Georgia Southern University to delve into the critical yet often overlooked contributions of Irish women to Savannah's cultural and historical landscape.   From early immigration and domestic work to community involvement and the establishment of...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival , host Tara Reese sits down with Arthur Edward "Ned" Guinness, a member of the illustrious Guinness family, known for their world-renowned stout beer and extensive philanthropy. Edward shares his family’s rich history, from the humble beginnings of Arthur Guinness, who signed a legendary 9,000-year lease fo...

In this special episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival host Tara Reese explores what makes Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day so special through the heartfelt stories of repeat visitors who have turned the celebration into a beloved tradition. Featuring personal anecdotes, memories, and insights from long-time attendees, this episode highlights the unique cha...

In this special episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival host Tara Reese welcomes past general chairman Ashley Norris and current chairman Patrick Beytagh to delve into the intricate details of organizing one of America's largest St. Patrick's Day parades.   They share their unique experiences, reflecting on leadership, tradition, and the evolution of the...

Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival welcomes the committee members for a detailed conversation on planning the 2026 Savannah Irish Festival. Set to take place on February 7th and 8th, 2026, the event promises to build on its 30-year legacy with new features and a larger venue at the Alee Temple.   Featuring guests: Brian Sheffield, Vice President of the Police, Eme...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival , representatives from various Irish societies in Savannah gather at O'Connell's Irish Pub to share their stories, including their organizations' founding, cultural preservation efforts, and initiatives to engage the younger generation.   The Savannah Irish Podcast is proudly supported by The Irish Pub Comp...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival host Tara Reese sits down with Dr. Amy Potter and a group of honors global scholars from Georgia Southern University who spent six weeks in Ireland.   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...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival host Tara Reese focuses on the revered position of Grand Marshal in the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade.   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 creatin...

Join the SAVANNAH IRISH PODCAST brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival as host Tara Reese dives into a lively discussion with tourism leaders Michael Owens and Joe Marinelli about the massive economic and cultural impact of St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah.   The Savannah Irish Podcast is proudly supported by The Irish Pub Company - the ‘Official Partner of the Guinness Irish Pub Concept’ whic...

In this episode of the SAVANNAH IRISH PODCAST brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival - host Tara Reese sits down over a pint - or four - of Guiness ON LOCATION at O'Connell's Irish Pub with Irish transplants Derek, Sharon, and Damien for PART 2 as they share their experiences of moving from Ireland to Savannah, Georgia.   The Savannah Irish Podcast is proudly supported by The Irish Pub Comp...

In this episode of the SAVANNAH IRISH PODCAST brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival - host Tara Reese sits down over a pint - or four - of Guiness ON LOCATION at O'Connell's Irish Pub with Irish transplants Derek, Sharon, and Damien as they share their experiences of moving from Ireland to Savannah, Georgia.   The Savannah Irish Podcast is proudly supported by The Irish Pub Company - the ‘...

Welcome to the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival!   In this episode of the Savannah Irish podcast, host Tara Reese welcomes Irish musicians Tom O’Carroll and Michael Corbett to discuss the rich traditions and living story of Irish music.   The Savannah Irish Podcast is proudly supported by The Irish Pub Company - the ‘Official Partner of the Guinness Irish Pub Co...

Welcome to the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival!   In this special Halloween episode of The Savannah Irish Podcast, host Tara Reese welcomes Patrick Burns, a paranormal enthusiast and ghost tour guide in Savannah, GA. Patrick shares his journey into the paranormal world, sparked by a personal tragedy, and discusses his experiences and encounters while leading gh...

Welcome to the Savannah Irish Podcast brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival! This week, host Tara Reese welcomes Nicole Sheils Deputy Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta, representing the US Southeast. 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...

Welcome to the Savannah Irish Podcast! This week, host Tara Reese welcomes Chris Ahearn of the World Trade Center Savannah and Gerry Leonard of the Irish Chamber of Commerce Atlanta. 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 profita...

In episode four of season three of the Savannah Irish podcast, host Tara Reese welcomes back Dr. Howard Keeley from Georgia Southern University. They discuss the unique sister city relationship between Savannah, Georgia, and Wexford, Ireland, focusing on the historical trade connections that began in 1845 with the Graves family's international maritime trading company.   The Savannah Irish Podcast...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish Podcast, Dr. Howard Keeley from Georgia Southern University's Irish Studies program dives into the rich history of Irish immigration in Savannah.   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 prof...

In this episode of the Savannah Irish podcast , host Tara Reese and guests Dr. Kelley Mondesire and Connor Dolan explore the lively Irish and Celtic festival scene in the American South.   The conversation dives into how cities like Nashville, Tennessee, and Savannah celebrate their Celtic heritage through music, dance, and community events. Additionally, the episode highlights the importance of n...

In this premiere episode of Season 3 of the Savannah Irish Podcast , host Tara Reese welcomes Dr. Howard Keeley, the Director of the Irish Studies Program at Georgia Southern University .   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...