Pianist Ruth McGinley keyed in for coveted NI Woman of the Year Award

Derry pianist Ruth McGinley has been shortlisted for an accolade at this year’s Northern Ireland Woman of the Year awards.

The winner of the BBC Young Music of the Year in 1994 has been shortlisted in the Arts category.

The winners will be announced at an award ceremony and gala dinner on Thursday next, 16 June, at the Culloden Hotel, Holywood

A former student of the Royal Academy and Royal College in London, McGinley has given solo performances with the BBC Philharmonic, the London Mozart Players, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Ulster Orchestra. Recitals across Britain, Europe and the Middle East.

She released her debut album, “Reconnection,” last month.