“Give Up Your Love is a real breath of fresh air for me! A much more highly developed sound, smothered with some of Ireland’s best musicians performing on the track. It’s a soundtrack about a young man missing that chance every time with someone he thinks he could love. It’s blended with a singalong anthem of ‘Give Up Your Love, if your going to waste it’ throughout.”
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 at just the age of 13, Moran has gained a notable amount of supporters within the Irish music industry.
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 Macy Gray, The Wolfe Tones, Jamie Webster along with dates in New York City and touring across Europe.
2024 saw the Dubliner play three nights as main support for The Wolfe Tones Farewell shows at the iconic 3Arena, also being the first singer songwriter from Dublin’s Inner City to perform at Dublin’s largest indoor venue. The shows showcased 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 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 will releases his upcoming Love in The Gutter EP which is performed on by musicians including (Robbie Malone – David Gray Bass Guitarist) – (Conor Brady – The Commitments Soundtrack) (Fiachre Kinder – X Hozier Drummer) and much more! Love in the Gutter will also have European tour dates announced in cities including Berlin, London, Belfast, Dublin and more!
The Inner City voice express’s that the overall project is a huge development from previous releases on all aspects.
LIVE DATES
July 17 – Donegal | Ghostlight Session | Balor Arts Centre
July 19 – Bangor Co. Down | Fealtys Backroom
Aug 3 – London UK | The Gladstone
Aug 21 – Belfast | The Sunflower
Sep 27 – Bristol UK | The Crafty Egg
Oct 4 – Ennistymon Co Clare | The Cheesepress
Oct – Dublin (date & venue tbc)
Oct – Berlin | Theatre IM Kino | date tbc
Nov – London | The Greenote | date tbc
Nov – Belfast | (date & venue tbc)