Patrick Moran (Irish republican)

Patrick Moran (1888 – July 14, 1916) was an Irish republican, executed for his role in the 1916 Easter Rising.

Born in Cross Street, County Leitrim, Moran worked as a tradesman, a licensed vintner and trade union organiser in Dublin before becoming involved in Irish republicanism. He joined the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and later the Irish Volunteers.

During the Easter Rising, Moran served as a Captain in the Four Courts garrison under Commandant Edward Daly. He actively participated in the fighting in and around the Four Courts, one of the key rebel strongholds.

Following the surrender, Moran was arrested and court-martialed. He was initially charged with firing on civilians and being involved in the murder of a policeman, charges to which he vehemently denied. Despite maintaining his innocence, Moran was found guilty and sentenced to death. He and five others were executed by firing squad at Kilmainham Gaol on 14 July 1916. His remains were later exhumed and reinterred in Glasnevin Cemetery.

Moran's execution was part of a second wave of executions carried out after a pause, which caused further public outrage and contributed to the growing support for the Irish republican cause. He is considered one of the "Sixteen Martyrs" of the Easter Rising.