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Round-table with Chancellor Angela Merkel and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Co-operation Ireland German Chancellor Angela Merkel An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Round-table moderated by CEO Peter Sheridan in Dublin discussing Northern Ireland border, shared lived experiences, and Brexit

Chairman Dr. Christopher Moran, said, “Co-operation Ireland was very pleased to be invited to today’s round-table with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. It is important that Co-operation Ireland plays its role as the leading cross-community and cross-border peace and reconciliation body and that we were able to help show Chancellor Merkel the importance of an invisible border on the Island of Ireland.” Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran commends 300 young people as they pledge to support peace in their communities

Co-operation Ireland Amazing the Space

Dr. Christopher Moran commended the young participants, special guests, and sponsors of Amazing the Space 2019, saying, “Today, peace and prosperity across the Island of Ireland could not be more important, and there is no better group to imagine and shape this future than our next generation.” Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran featured in The White House Historical Association program on Anglo-Irish Relations

White House Historical Association Logo Washington DC

Dr. Christopher Moran featured in a luncheon panel with Randolph Churchill and Bob Scher, Head of International Affairs for BP America, in ‘The United Kingdom and Ireland in the White House Symposium’, held in Washington, D.C. and hosted by The White House Historical Association and White House Historical Association President, Stewart D. McLaurin. Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran awarded Freedom of The City of London

Dr. Christopher Moran made Freeman of the City of London, with Lord Mayor Sir David Hugh Wooton, Alderman Vincent Thomas Keaveny and representatives of the City of London (The Guildhall, London)

Dr. Christopher Moran was awarded the Freedom of the City of London by London’s Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, and Aldermen in London’s Guildhall for his contributions to society as An Entrepreneur and Citizen of London. Dr. Moran was joined by his two sons. Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran receives honorary Doctorate of Laws

Dr. Christopher Moran receives honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Ulster for his commitment to society

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland thanked the University for bestowing the honour upon him and, in his remarks to the assembled academics and graduates, he acknowledged the potential that Northern Ireland has: “For those of you who stay in Northern Ireland – or indeed for those who leave and come back – you have an opportunity to build a very special place for your families and future generations. We need to build a shared society where everyone can view Northern Ireland as home; where everyone feels their traditions and aspirations are respected.” Continue reading

Reflections on what the future may hold for Northern Ireland

Press Association Picture of Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.

Christopher Moran has written an article for TotalPolitics.com, ‘Reflections on a ‘hot’ summer in Belfast’, on the future for Northern Ireland after a summer of unrest.  Continue reading

Christopher Moran & Co-operation Ireland’s work recognised by Association of Chief Police Officers

Co-operation Ireland Logo, the peace building charity led by Chairman, Dr. Christopher Moran and CEO Peter Sheridan

Christopher Moran and Co-operation Ireland’s work have received significant recognition during a keynote address to the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). ACPO President Sir Hugh Orde made the reference when talking about the contribution of … Continue reading