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Dr. Christopher Moran hosts Annual Anglo-Irish Reception and Dinner at Crosby Moran Hall

On 16th January 2023, Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland hosted his Annual Anglo-Irish Reception and Dinner at Crosby Moran Hall. Following the Dinner, guests were invited to view the Chapel of Crosby Moran Hall. Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran hosts Prime Minister Boris Johnson and First Minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster

Boris Johnson Dr Christopher Moran Jacob Rees-Mogg Arlene Foster Nigel Dodds Prime Minister DUP Britain Northern Ireland Crosby Hall 6

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons The Rt. Hon. Jacob Rees-Mogg MP with First Minister of Northern Ireland The Rt. Hon. Arlene Foster MLA and The Rt. Hon. Nigel Dodds at a dinner at Crosby Moran Hall to discuss British-Northern Ireland matters Continue reading

RTÉ News features the work of Co-operation Ireland and recent board appointment

The appointment of Julian King to an organisation that promotes North-South and British-Irish cooperation will be seen as a significant addition as the Brexit process gathers pace. Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran Annual Anglo-Irish Dinner held at Crosby Moran Hall

On the 16th January 2020, an Annual Anglo-Irish Dinner was held at Crosby Moran Hall by Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland and attended by special guests from both Ireland and the United Kingdom Continue reading

Former Taoiseach & Vice Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, John Bruton, on John Redmond MP

John Bruton Taoiseach Vice Chairman of Co-operation Ireland

John Bruton, Former Taoiseach and Vice Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, spoke at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster to celebrate the life and service of John Redmond MP. He said, “I thank Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, for making this commemoration happen. When Christopher decides something is going to happen, it happens!” Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran praised for “extraordinary” role in positive Anglo-Irish relations

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and Irish artist Colin Davidson with political leaders, pictured discussing Colin’s portrayal of Her Majesty at Crosby Hall

RTÉ reflects on the significance of Dr. Christopher Moran’s involvement in positive Anglo-Irish relations since the unveiling of Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait by Irish artist Colin Davidson at Crosby Moran Hall in 2016. Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran: Improved well-being of the Northern Irish people still a common goal of party leaders

(L-R) Dr. Christopher Moran, Former Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Her Majesty The Queen, His Excellency The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins shake hands upon Irish State Visit, joined by His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Mrs. Sabina Higgins; and Secretary of State for Norther Ireland Theresa Villiers

This week marked the anniversary of the second IRA ceasefire in 1997, and it’s worth recalling for two reasons. The first is self-evident – there was a previous ceasefire which broke down with tragic results for … Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran mourns friend, Martin McGuinness

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland with Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland mourns his friend and champion of peace, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Martin McGuinness. Co-operation Ireland hosted many of the peace building initiatives in which Mr. McGuinness participated, most notably the historic handshake with Her Majesty The Queen at the Lyric Theatre. Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran addresses 2016 Co-operation Ireland’s Chairman Dinner

Dr. Christopher Moran Chairman Co-operation Ireland Dinner

“Dan Mulhall, Nigel Dodds, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen; I would like to extend a warm welcome to our Annual Chairman’s dinner. This evening is my opportunity to reflect on what has been an amazing year and to thank all of you who have financially supported the work of Co-operation Ireland and without whom so much of the progress made could not be achieved.” Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran congratulates 2016 Pride of Place Awards

(L-R) Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, Tom Dowling, Chairman of the Pride of Place Committee, Damien English TD, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Claire McCollum, Presenter, Lord Mayor of Belfast Brian Kingston, and George Jones IPB Chairman

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, welcomed awardees to Belfast’s magnificent Waterfront Hall for the 2016 Pride of Place Awards. “The IPB ‘Pride of Place Awards’ embodies the ethos of Co-operation Ireland.  We believe passionately that by working together, ordinary people can make a positive change to their community.” Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran delivers speech at Ulster University’s Chancellor’s Lecture

Dr. Christopher Moran Ulster University Chancellor Lecture

Remarks by Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman, Co-operation Ireland at Ulster University Continue reading

Her Majesty The Queen unveils portrait by Irish artist Colin Davidson at Crosby Moran Hall

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and Irish artist Colin Davidson with political leaders, pictured discussing Colin’s portrayal of Her Majesty at Crosby Hall

In 2016, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, unveiled a portrait by Irish artist, Colin Davidson at Crosby Moran Hall, the home of Dr. Christopher Moran, the Chairman of Co-operation Ireland. Political leaders across the Island of Ireland gathered, and a letter of good wishes was sent by the Prime Minister. Continue reading