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Dr. Christopher Moran represents Co-operation Ireland at The White House and Capitol Hill

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland and British Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch KCMG attend a Friends of Ireland Lunch hosted by Nancy Pelosi on Capitol Hill and joined by President Trump and Vice-President Michael Pence and An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, Dr. Christopher Moran attended a White House reception hosted by President Donald J. Trump, a Capitol Hill lunch hosted by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of the United States House of Representatives, and a series of meetings and programmes hosted by the British and Irish Embassies in Washington, D.C. 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 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

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

Dublin’s Mace & Coach secured for historic 800th Anniversary Lord Mayor’s Parade

For the 800th anniversary of the Lord Mayor’s parade in the City of London, Ireland was represented in the parade for the first time by inclusion of the Mace from the 1765 Irish House of Commons and the Lord Mayor of Dublin’s ceremonial coach. Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, who played a significant role in securing the inclusion of the Mace and Coach in the parade, hosted a reception for Tourism Ireland at his home, Crosby Moran Hall, in London. Continue reading

‘Another seminal moment in Anglo-Irish history as Anglo-Irish relations are transformed’

(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

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland reflects that “the phenomenal success of last week’s historic state visit to the UK by Irish President Michael D. Higgins has provided the most opportune platform to date from which to shift attention towards our shared present and the potential of our shared future.” Continue reading

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland praises the work of Christopher Moran

Theresa Villiers Co-operation Ireland Gala Dinner Northern Ireland Secretary of State

Official GOV.UK posting 7 November 2013:

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/theresa-villiers-addresses-co-operation-irelands-gala-dinner Continue reading

House of Commons Early Day Motion recognizes Christopher Moran’s “excellent contribution” to Northern Ireland

Dr Christopher Moran Cooperation Ireland The Queen President of Ireland Mary McAleese at Crosby Hall

Early Day Motion Tabled 04 July 2012 2012-13 Session That this House acknowledges the excellent contribution made to Community Relations in Northern Ireland by Mr Christopher Moran in his capacity as Chairman of Co-operation Ireland; recognises … Continue reading