Ciaran Moran is one of Ireland’s most compelling and authentically honest up and coming songwriting talents, known for his raw lyricism, emotional depth, and socially conscious storytelling. Hailing from Dublin’s North Inner City, Moran’s music is a powerful blend of acoustic folk, urban soul and gritty realism that speaks directly to the lived experiences of his generation. Tutored by highly regarded Irish figures including Christy Moore and Colm Querney since the age of 13, Moran is gathering a notable amount of fans both in Ireland and abroad.
A working class artist of the people, Ciaran’s music has taken him from local stages to some of Ireland’s biggest arenas including support slots with artists like Gavin James, Macy Gray,The Wolfe Tones, Jamie Webster and many more along with touring further afield in New York City and across Europe.
2024 saw the Dubliner play three nights as main support for The Wolfe Tones shows at the iconic 3Arena, also being the first singer songwriter from Dublin’s Inner City to perform at Dublin’s largest indoor venue. This was followed by a 5 Night Tour of New York City. The shows demonstrated his commanding live presence and earned him a growing national fanbase. His live shows are marked by intensity, sincerity, and an unfiltered connection with audiences, each performance leaving a lasting impression.
Moran’s songwriting career has been defined by authenticity and purpose. Releases like Follow Your Soul, Mother, and It’s OK have garnered acclaim for their poignant themes and vulnerability, addressing issues from addiction and loss to hope and resilience. With a debut Nationwide TV performance, airplay on national radio and coverage in Irish press, his growing catalogue reveals a storyteller deeply in tune with the social and emotional undercurrents of modern Ireland.
In 2024, Moran was also announced to perform to a full capacity Tolka Park as the musical performer during Shelbourne FC’s historical Cup lift after winning the Irish Premier Division, providing a live performance for a defining moment in Irish football. The performance not only underlined his cultural relevance but highlighted the respect he commands across creative and sporting communities alike.
Having several headline Sold Out shows in Ireland and the UK at renowned venues such as Whelan’s Main Room, The Academy Green Room, and The Greennote London, Ciaran continues to evolve, blending heartfelt songwriting with contemporary production. He remains driven by a vision to bring truth and poetry to the forefront of Irish music.
With a reputation as both a voice of the streets and a rising figure in Ireland’s musical future, Ciaran Moran is not just an artist to watch—he’s an artist to believe in.
Ciaran Releases his upcoming EP on Nov 14th 2025. ‘Love in the Gutter‘ is performed on by musicians including (Robbie Malone – David Gray Bass Guitarist) – (Conor Brady – The Commitments Soundtrack) (Fiachre Kinder – ex-Hozier Drummer ) and many more!
Moran will finish another successful year in 2025 opening for Damien Dempsey on Dec 22nd at Vicar St before his own headline show at The Academy in Dublin on Sat 21st Feb 2026.