Season three of the Savannah Irish Podcast, brought to you by The Savannah Irish Festival, continues with a bonus episode previewing the Savannah Scottish Games, set for Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Bethesda Academy.

Host Tara Reese welcomes planning committee members Stuart Marshall (title sponsor Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty) and Chuck Bohannon (piping and drumming organizer) to discuss the Games’ 48th celebration, its history from the St. Andrew’s Society of Savannah (founded 1737), and the expanded Moon River site restoration after Hurricane Matthew.

They highlight year-round planning by 35 volunteers, entertainment (Seven Nations, Swamp Tooth, Colin Grant Adams, Lachlan), pipe band competitions (68 registrants), Highland dancing, heavy athletics, clans, sheep herding, hurling matches, genealogy and history tents, vendors, food, and whiskey tastings, plus online ticketing and wristbands for alcohol.

The Savannah Irish Festival isn’t just an event—it’s the heartbeat of Green Season, a vibrant, educational, and family-friendly celebration that honors Irish culture while uniting the community. It lights the path leading to Savannah’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day parade—a beloved tradition that transforms the city into a sea of green and welcomes thousands upon thousands each year. This unique blend of history, culture, and communal joy is what keeps Savannah’s Irish spirit thriving.

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FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Season Three Kickoff

01:03 Bonus Episode Setup

01:32 Games Atmosphere Preview

02:43 Meet Stuart Marshall

03:22 Music Lineup Highlights

05:59 Meet Chuck Bohannon

07:06 Origins of the Games

09:45 Bethesda Site Revival

12:58 Year Round Planning

15:01 Sponsor Irish Pub Company

16:40 Biggest Logistics Challenges

20:02 Dreaming of a Tattoo

24:14 Scotland Ties to Savannah

30:10 Food Drink and Favorites

31:38 Hurling and Field Upgrades

34:03 Family Roots and Heritage

35:51 Scottish Music to Bluegrass

37:54 Piping Styles Explained

38:46 Tradition Meets Modern

40:39 Women in Piping

42:18 Bagpipes at Home

43:37 Stewart Music Journey

45:24 Games Schedule Tickets

48:32 Vendors Dancers History

53:31 Whiskey Tasting Details

58:03 Clans Genealogy Military

01:00:47 Rapid Fire Favorites

01:05:41 Final Invites Thanks