Hutchesons' Grammar pupil is World Champion

Pupil Myles Macaulay has won the under 12 piano competition at the '˜All Ireland Fleadh' in Drogheda last month - making him the under 12 world champion of traditional Irish piano.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Sep 2018, 11:00 BST

Updated 27th Sep 2018, 12:31 BST

Myles saw of 14 competitors including three from the USA and one from Japan, and sailed through two qualifying competitions to get to the finals. At just nine-years-old, Myles also came third in piano accordian.

Myles and his eight-year-old sister April are members of a 20-strong under 12 group who came first in its category for the first time in 14 years.

Myles is currently working towards completing his Grade 6 piano exam.