A NORTHSIDE boy was celebrating recently after winning a major music competition in his area. Jeremy Campbell Irwin (11), from Kinsealy, was declared the overall winner of the Dublin Airport Malahide Young Musician of the Year 2018.
Playing two contrasting pieces on his violin, Jeremy impressed the judges to take the overall prize of €200 and the daa Perpetual Trophy.
Dublin Airport’s Community Liaison Manager, Maura Cassidy, said the competition showcases young talent in local communities.
“Every year I am impressed by these young students, their performances are exceptional and many have become professional musicians,” said Ms Cassidy.
“Jeremy is a gifted violinist, he wowed the audience and judges by his performance and is a worthy winner.”
Event organiser Derek Keogh was amazed at the high standards on show.
“We witnessed some outstanding performances and the results showed the great musical potential in the young people in the area,” he said.
“I would like to thank daa (Dublin Airport Authority) for its continuous support for the competition since its inception 37 years ago.”
This year’s event saw every level of musical ability, from beginner to the very accomplished, taking part.
Prizes were awarded for Brass, Pianoforte, String, Vocal, Woodwind and Other Instrument with the coveted title of Malahide Young Musician of the Year awarded following a play-off involving the winners of all individual categories.
There were also prizes awarded for ensemble performances. Winners in individual categories were presented with a commemorative plate.
Dublin Airport has been a proud supporter of the competition since it began in 1981 and it is one of the longest standing relationships the airport has with a community event in Fingal.
The event was judged by Dr Orla McDonagh, Head of DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, a past winner of the competition.
The Malahide Young Musician is supported through Dublin Airport’s Community Fund.