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 ghost tours in the historic city.
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.
The conversation delves into the rich haunted heritage of Savannah, including stories of Irish ghosts, the infamous Alice Riley, and the eerie traditions surrounding Colonial Park Cemetery. Listeners are also treated to Patrick's personal ghost encounters and the unique charm he brings to his tours. Tune in for a captivating blend of history, folklore, and spine-chilling tales from Savannah.
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Meet Patrick - The Guy in the Kilt
MEET our SHOW SPONSOR - The Irish Pub Company
MEET our PRODUCTION CREW: Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media
FIND A SPOOKY SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Introduction to Spooky Season
00:31 Meet Patrick Burns: Paranormal Enthusiast
00:43 Patrick's Journey into the Paranormal
01:39 Savannah Ghost Tours and Personal Encounters
03:19 A Personal Ghost Story at Kevin Barry's
06:12 Savannah: A City Built on Its Dead
08:42 Irish Roots and Ghost Lore in Savannah
18:51 Alice Riley: The Restless Irish Ghost
20:45 The Trial and Execution of Alice Riley
22:52 The Haunting of Wright Square
23:58 Colonial Park Cemetery and Yellow Fever
26:14 Ghostly Encounters in Savannah
28:38 The Kehoe House and Other Haunted Locations
30:54 The Importance of Historical Accuracy in Ghost Stories
38:50 The Guy in the Kilt: Personal Experiences and Tours
43:12 Conclusion and Invitation to the Ghost Tour
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