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

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