TALENTED Laois musician David Vesey has been awarded a scholarship dedicated to the memory of Ashling Murphy, the teacher and musician whose life was tragically cut short in January 2022.

A local pianist, a performance poet, a painter and a photographer have been selected for Arts Council grants

PIANIST AND composer David Vesey’s debut album Carolan Reflections is a reimagining of the timeless works of Turlough O'Carolan.