Bearers of the Moran name can be proud of a rich and vibrant heritage that stretches back to Ireland's earliest kings and warriors.
• Embroiled for centuries in many of the island's bloodiest conflicts, they nevertheless survived to make their mark through much more peaceful pursuits.
• In the world of entertainment, Dylan Moran is the award-winning Irish comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker whose British television sitcom Black Books won two BAFTA TV Awards for Best Situation Comedy, while he also co-wrote the 2004 film comedies Shaun of the Dead and Run Fatboy Run.
