Ruán Magan (born 1968) is an Irish director, producer, writer and creator whose work in drama, documentary, theatre and major stadium events has been recognised with over 40 international industry awards and has reached audiences of millions around the world.

Projects include Dunhuang – Mysteries of the Sands (IFA/Tencent), Pearl Harbor – The Heroes Who Fought Back (Discovery)[1], 1916 – The Irish Rebellion (RTE, APT),[2] The World Meeting of Families Concert[3] hosted for Pope Francis and The Men Who Built America (History Channel).

[4] Born in Dublin, Magan was raised in a traditionally nationalist family closely associated with the foundation of the Irish State, as the grandson of Sighle Humphreys and great-grandnephew of The O'Rahilly.

He began his career in the film business, working as an assistant director and location manager on Far and Away,[6] 3 Joes,[7] The Devil's Own,[8] Bogwoman[9] and Michael Collins.

[citation needed] He produced work in the United States including the Emmy-winning series The Men Who Built America, telling the story of Vanderbilt, Canergie and their fellow "robber-barons,"[4] Pearl Harbor - The Heroes Who Fought Back,[1] Sacred Sites,[11] a series exploring the mysteries of the ancient world and The Ghosts of Duffy’s Cut,[12] a film that examines the mysterious deaths of 57 railway workers in the 1850s.

Among these, On God's Mission, Lifers and The Nazarene examine the experience and effects of Irish missionaries and NGOs in Africa, South America, and Asia.

[citation needed] Magan is set to produce Devil In The Feet, a cinema-documentary revealing the origins of Irish dance, due for international release in 2021.

[26] In 2018, Magan was Creative Director of the World Meeting of Families, a music, song, and dance show held in Croke Park in Dublin[3] to celebrate the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland featuring Andrea Bocelli, Shaun Davey, and a choir of a thousand.