Stellar year for stand-up Moran’s firm

Comedian Dylan Moran had a stellar year in 2012, with new figures showing accumulated profits at his British-based entertainment firm increased more than four fold to €1.2m.

The Meath man’s Venus Lucia Productions Ltd saw accumulated profits rise from £238,763 to £1.036m (€1.2m) in the 12 months to the end of July 31.

The staggering 335% jump coincided with the cash pile at the Bafta award-winning comedian’s company last year increasing from some £324,568 to £1.167m.