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.
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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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