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Savannah Irish Podcast

Savannah Irish Podcast

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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.

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  • Trans-Atlantic Voices of Freedom: Black Abolitionists in Wexford & Savannah’s Historic Ms. St. Patrick’s Day 2026

    Trans-Atlantic Voices of Freedom: Black Abolitionists in Wexford & Savannah’s Historic Ms. St. Patrick’s Day 2026
    Mar 5 2026

    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 abolitionists who lectured and performed in County Wexford, Ireland.

    Using newspapers and archives, Le traces figures including Moses Roper, Charles Lennox Redmond, Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, Benjamin Benson, William G. Allen, and Frederick Douglass, highlighting shifting Irish public reception shaped by sectarian tensions, Daniel O’Connell’s activism, and the Famine era. The project aims to create a digital heritage trail with QR markers and classroom curricula.

    Segment Two: The episode then shifts to an interview with Latrell Reed, crowned the first African American Ms. St. Patrick’s Day 2026 in Savannah after competing twice; she describes shock and pride as she won in a venue her grandmother and great-grandmother could not visit because of segregation, and shares her mother’s emotional reaction. Reed addresses racist online backlash, explains how pageantry builds sisterhood and confidence, recounts starting pageants at age six and walking New York Fashion Week, and says her goal is to use the title to educate on St. Patrick’s history and the diversity of Irish identity while encouraging others to participate.

    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 Welcome

    01:07 Episode Topic Overview

    02:13 Meet The Guests

    03:07 Why Wexford Matters

    05:20 Digging The Archives

    07:32 Sponsor Irish Pub Company

    09:17 Abolitionists In Ireland

    10:58 Moses Roper In Wexford

    13:35 Greenfield Benson Allen

    17:40 Networks And Reception

    25:08 Why This History Matters

    29:12 Favorite Finds And Crowds

    34:00 Project Goals Digital Trail

    34:39 Curriculum and PhD Plans

    35:43 African American Irish Roots

    37:07 Students Abroad and Irish America 250

    39:53 Next Research Focus Women

    41:22 Project Strands and Wrap Up

    42:51 Parade Notes and Thanks

    43:46 Meet Ms St Patrick's Day 2026

    46:22 Winning the Crown

    50:57 Family Legacy and Kids

    51:41 Pageantry Purpose and Racism

    01:01:19 Learning St Patrick History

    01:05:38 Legacy Message and Sign Off
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    1 h et 10 min
  • Irish Sports Revival in Savannah: Rugby, Hurling, and Cultural Camaraderie

    Irish Sports Revival in Savannah: Rugby, Hurling, and Cultural Camaraderie
    Feb 26 2026

    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 their clubs formed (Shamrocks in 1978; Savannah GAA in February 2020), and emphasize welcoming, community-building, and social traditions.

    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.

    Pooler GAA

    Savannah GAA

    Savannah Shamrocks Rugby Club

    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 Welcome to Irish Sports in Savannah

    01:25 Meet the Guests

    02:45 How the Clubs Began

    07:01 Rugby Basics Explained

    08:08 Hurling and Gaelic Football 101

    12:51 How to Join and Practice Times

    17:10 Community and Charity Off the Field

    22:38 Savannah St Patrick's Rugby Tournament

    27:06 Free Entry Logistics

    27:16 Tournament Size Reputation

    29:13 Host City Cup Details

    29:58 Registration Flex Teams

    31:14 Game Day Schedule Setup

    32:38 After Party Plans

    33:37 Savannah vs Pooler Rivalry

    38:08 Growing Youth Programs

    43:39 Favorite Match Memories

    49:28 Quickfire Pints Rivals

    51:42 Final Dates Callout
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    57 min
  • Celebrating Irish Dance: The Legacy of Savannah's Irish Dancers

    Celebrating Irish Dance: The Legacy of Savannah's Irish Dancers
    Feb 19 2026
    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 Savannah’s Irish culture and a bridge between generations through performance, mentorship, and tradition beyond St. Patrick’s season. Abbey shares how Legacy was founded after she moved to Savannah to teach when visiting instructors could no longer fly in, eventually growing the school into her full-time career. She explains the meaning of “Legacy” as carrying forward a tradition created by those before her, noting she now teaches former students’ children and supports the community through scholarships and donated costumes. The group discusses how the school emphasizes discipline, resilience, teamwork, and learning to handle subjective outcomes, with Jennifer describing her daughter’s progression from starting at age three to training 5–6 hours per week and performing at many seasonal events. Keegan reflects on dancing during her father’s Grand Marshal year and her upcoming competition trip to Ireland. Abbey also recounts a recent performance opportunity at the White House for the annual pot of shamrocks ceremony, including extensive security, a stage near the Rose Garden, interactions with the President and the Irish Prime Minister, and Michael Flatley filming and applauding the dancers. AND SPECIAL NOTE: During the recording, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce representatives surprise the producers of the Savannah Irish Podcast - Dee Daniels Media - with the Savannah Area Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year award. 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. Legacy Irish Dance: Building the legacy Legacy Irish Dance Parent Association 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 Welcome to Season 3 + Why Irish Dance Matters in Savannah 00:54 Meet the Guests: Dance Mom, Teacher/Owner & Young Dancers 02:21 Surprise Interruption: Chamber ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Reveal 04:32 How Legacy Irish Dance Was Founded (Abby’s Savannah Story) 06:50 Why It’s Called ‘Legacy’: Tradition, Community & Generations 08:49 Why Savannah Is the Perfect City for Irish Dance (Green Season & Shows) 11:37 Irish Dance as Culture: Music, Storytelling & Identity 14:34 Why Arms Stay Down: History, Tradition & Technique 17:48 Mentorship & Mindset: Competition, Character, and Life Lessons 23:38 Dance Mom Perspective: Starting Young, Balancing Activities & Weekly Hours 25:32 Green Season Schedule: How Many Performances Do They Really Do? 26:07 The Real Cost of Irish Dance Dresses (and How Families Make It Work) 28:37 Scholarships, Hand-Me-Downs & Community Support at Legacy 30:27 Meet the Dancers: When They Started & Why They Chose Irish Dance 32:32 Favorite Dances Explained: What a “Reel” Is (and Why It’s So Fun) 33:32 First Time on Stage: Nerves, Excitement & Irish Festival Memories 35:33 Hardest Moves to Master: “Birds,” “Rocks,” and Training Drills 38:28 Costumes, Crowns & Dancing for a Grand Marshal Dad 41:11 Dream Stages: Ireland, Championships & Inviting Friends to Join 42:35 White House Performance Story: Secret Service, Shamrocks & Michael Flatley 47:38 Rapid-Fire Q&A + Final Thanks
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    52 min
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