Best of the West 2025

BEST RANG GAEILGE FINALIST - Cormac Ó Briain Beehive

Your Name: Cormac Buzz Ó Briain

Your Organisation/Company: Na Gaeil A Buzz

Your Website: nagaeilabuzz.com

Your favourite thing about West Belfast: Na Gaeil

Your First Job: Project Officer - Simon Community

What it taught you? That there is a lot to be changed in the world

What do you think are the key ingredients needed to make a person or organisation the Best of the West? Decency, honesty and a bit of craic

           
My name is Cormac ‘Buzz’ Ó Briain. I have been involved in the Irish language for over 30 years, as a learner, activist and teacher. I am an uilleann piper, Seanchaí, Reggae and Ska DJ and radio presenter, Wren Boy, saxophonist and main vocalist with Boss Sound Manifesto ska and reggae band. I have 3 amazing sons le mo bhean iontach Dunla.


Best of the West 2025