West Cork-based pianist forced to sell 120-year-old piano due to Covid-19

David Syme moved to Castletownbere in 2005 with his wife Suzanne

David Syme performing for former Film star Maureen O'Hara on the occasion of her 91st birthday in 2011 in west Cork. File picture: Des Barry

A renowned concert pianist based in west Cork is putting his beloved piano up for sale due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

David Syme has not been able to perform for almost a year due to the virus shutting down venues.