Listen back: Butlerstown pianist Billy O'Brien talks to Mary about competing at the Dublin International Piano Competition

Billy started playing violin when he was six, and then under the guidance of Brother Ben at Dela Salle he started learning the piano. From there he went onto the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin to fully pursue a life in music.

Billy now lives in Paris, which he tells Mary all about.

He also spoke to her about the experience of preparing for the highly competitive Dublin International Piano Competition.

Have a listen below to their chat "On the Fringe..."

https://soundcloud.com/wlrfmwaterford/waterford-pianist-billy-obrien-recently-competed-at-the-dublin-international-piano-competition