Moran studied French and Sociology at University College Galway. He later trained as a secondary teacher and earned a higher diploma in education. At Galway, he met several prominent figures in the area's music scene, including Padraig Boran and Ollie Jennings, who would become the Saw Doctors' manager.
Moran studied French and Sociology at University College Galway. He later pursued secondary teaching training and earned a higher diploma in education. At Galway, he encountered several influential figures in the local music scene, including Padraig Boran and Ollie Jennings, who would become the Saw Doctors' manager.