Brian Ó Gáibhín is from Cluain Dolcáin, Dublin, and currently is Príomhoifigeach Oibríochtaí / Chief Operations Officer of Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúir in Dublin where he manages and oversees the development and implementation of an extensive, diverse and inclusive Arts, Cultural and Performance programme in partnership with local and national stakeholders. 

Brian holds a BA in Education and a Master’s degree in Business and Information Technology (DCU). Early is his career, Brian was a primary school teacher in a Gaelscoil, a presenter on TG4 and Head of the Music Department at the International School of Chouiefat in the U.A.E. He also travelled the world extensively as Tour Manager for International Artists. 

Brian has been an active member / chairperson on numerous boards and committees.  Brian was Chairperson of South Dublin County Tourism 2004-2015 and central to bringing Oireachtas na Cruinne (Irish World Dance) 2017 and Oireachtas na Samhna 2019 to South Dublin County. Brian led Áras Chrónáin to All-Ireland IPB Place Awards for ‘Creative Place Initiative’ 2018. Brian developed and led the achieving of the official status of ‘Líonra Gaeilge – Irish Language Network’ in 2020 for Sráidbhaile Chluain Dolcáin, the first in the history of the state. Brian currently sits on the Board of Directors of South Dublin Chamber of Commerce and An tOireachtas, and is Chairperson of Comhchoiste Náisiúnta na Líonra Gaeilge - Irish Language Network.