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 →
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, 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, 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 →
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 →
The State Visit of President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins to the United Kingdom in April 2014 was another historic occasion in the journey toward peace across the Island of Ireland. Following the celebrations, peace makers and representatives from across the Island of Ireland and Great Britain gathered at Crosby Moran Hall for a late evening dinner and fellowship hosted by Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland. Continue reading →
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 →
Chairman of Co-operation Ireland Christopher Moran said, “On June 27th, I had the privilege of hosting one of the most extraordinary gatherings ever to take place in the British Isles.” Continue reading →