Tag Archives: Peacemaking

The Chapel of Crosby Moran Hall is Uniquely Blessed Ecumenically in a Service of Dedication taken by H.E. Cardinal Vincent Nichols and The Reverend Canon Dr. Jamie Hawkey

On 20th February 2023, The Chapel of Crosby Moran Hall, built by Dr. Christopher Moran in the undercroft of the 15th Century Great Hall formerly owned by Sir Thomas More, was uniquely blessed in an ecumenical Service of Dedication taken by His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster and The Reverend Canon Dr. Jamie Hawkey, Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey. Continue reading

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

On 16th January 2022, an annual Anglo-Irish Dinner was held at Crosby Moran Hall hosted by Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland. 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

Dr. Christopher Moran welcomes Sir Julian King KCVO CMG to Co-operation Ireland Board

The Chairman of Co-operation Ireland Dr. Christopher Moran is delighted to announce the appointment of Sir Julian King KCVO CMG as a Director of Co-operation Ireland. 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

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 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 delivers speech at 2017 Pride of Place Awards in Donegal

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland welcomed and congratulated the 2017 Pride of Place Awardees in Donegal: “Each of you has in your own unique and selfless way looked out for one another so that the lives of all may be enriched and bettered.” Continue reading

Vice Chancellor Frances Campbell praises diplomacy of Dr. Christopher Moran of Co-operation Ireland

“I am delighted this evening to be able to take the opportunity to pay public tribute to someone who has done so much for this island and Co-operation Ireland, often behind the scenes, but playing a crucial role at many critical times (past and present), and that is the Chairman, Dr. Christopher Moran.” 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 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 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