Máirtín Ó Muilleoir is a newspaper publisher of titles including the Andersonstown News and the Irish Echo in New York. He’s had a political career, first as a Belfast City Councillor, then serving as Lord Mayor of Belfast. He used the opportunity to cross boundaries and build on his passion for community and love for his home city.  

He became one of Northern Ireland’s most prolific users of Twitter as he documented his year in office as @newbelfast. As an MLA, he served as Minister of Finance in the NI Executive. He’s the founder of numerous Irish-American projects, and when he’s not working, he has an impressive commitment to running. 

In his interview Máirtín reveals zen-inspired attitudes to life, community and grabbing opportunities with both hands.