Savannah Irish Podcast

About

Discover the vibrant stories, heritage, and contemporary voices of Savannah's Irish-American community through the Savannah Irish Podcast, hosted by Tara Reese. This engaging cultural series explores the people, traditions, and events shaping Irish identity in Savannah, Georgia and beyond.

Each episode features compelling conversations with notable guests, including Georgia Southern University Irish Studies Professor Howard Keeley, Lord Iveagh Edward Guinness of the Guinness family, Irish Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan, and Irish Minister for Social Protection and Rural Affairs Dara Calleary'offering diverse perspectives on Irish culture, public life, business, and global connections.

The podcast also highlights meaningful cultural milestones within Savannah's diverse community, including the recognition of Trell Reed as the first African American Ms. St. Patrick's Day, reflecting inclusion and progress within one of the city's most iconic celebrations.

Deeply rooted in the local community, the Savannah Irish Podcast proudly showcases connections with Georgia Southern University and its campus in Wexford, as well as the World Trade Center Savannah, illustrating how education, culture, and international business intersect across Coastal Georgia.

From Savannah's annual Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade celebrations to broader Irish-American heritage storytelling, this podcast serves as a bridge between tradition and the evolving cultural identity of today.