The Banshee Irish Pub prepares for rush of soccer fans as World Cup starts

About this episode

The episode discusses the Banshee Irish Pub's preparations for the influx of soccer fans during the World Cup.

The Banshee Irish Pub in downtown Buffalo is a premier spot for Buffalo's soccer fans to gather on match days. Now, they're about to get even busier as the World Cup gets underway. Owner Conor Hawkins tells us what he saw on the first day of the tournament and what it will be like as the US begins play Friday night.

People in this episode

Guest: Conor Hawkins

Topics covered

• soccer
• World Cup
• local business
• sports fans
• pub culture

Keywords

• Banshee Irish Pub
• soccer fans
• World Cup
• Conor Hawkins
• Buffalo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Banshee Irish Pub

Places: Buffalo

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