Events at Tir na Nog Irish Pub 218 South Blount Street Raleigh 27601.     Where WE keep The Culture alive all year long:      A Sad day for Irish Music & for County Armagh as we mourn the loss of TOMMY MAKEM Tommy passed away from cancer 8/1/07 www.tommymakem.com   Friday August 10th 7 until 9pm Songs & Stories from Belfast with Gerry Mc Crudden  at Tir Na Nog Local Celtic music meet up group www.meetup.com Every Sunday Great session music at Tir Na Nog. 3-4pm beginners class. 4-6pm An all out session.  Traditional players Welcome: August 18th  Irish Pub Crawl Join Wake County Safety pipes & Drums & Irisheventsnc.com   Meet at Tir Na Nog for a pint. Transport onto Napper Tandy's for drinks & music. And onto  The Hibenrian  Wake County Pipes & drums will play along the way & at each stop. Back to Tir na Nog for more Pipes & Drums Plus  Music from Paddy Gibney Cost is $20 per person includes transport and a pint at each bar. Email Annienice777@yahoo.com August 25th  KILT NIGHT plus Celtic rock band SEVEN NATIONS @ Tir Na Nog