The 1998 Blacktie National Piano Competition at the National Concert Hall has been won by Mr David McNulty (18) from Belfast. He received a £5,000 cheque and a perpetual trophy, together with a sponsored recital and complete evening wear from Blacktie.
The runner-up was Mr Adrian Murphy (18) from Dublin, who received £2,000, and in third place was Ms Ruth McGinley (21) from Derry, who received £500.