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(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 congratulates 2016 Pride of Place Awards

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 Ulster University Chancellor Lecture

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

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

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

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

Queen Noor of Jordan at Crosby Moran Hall in aid of St. John of Jerusalem

Dr. Christopher Moran was delighted to host a dinner at Crosby Moran Hall in the gracious presence of Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, in aid of St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital on May 11, … Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness Peter Robinson MLA Co-operation Ireland

Peter Robinson & Martin McGuinness praised by Christopher Moran for achieving “the impossible”

Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, Dr. Christopher Moran, has praised Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Ministers for “going the extra mile for peace” and achieving “the impossible” with the recent ‘Fresh Start’ agreement. 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

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

Co-operation Ireland Chairman Dr. Christopher Moran addresses DUP Business Breakfast

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland gave an address at the DUP Business Breakfast in East Belfast earlier this month. The breakfast was well attended by members across Northern Ireland’s business community. Continue reading

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

“Peace-building is a journey, not a destination”

Co-operation Ireland held its 27th Annual Gala Dinner in London this month.  This year’s keynote address was given by Rt. Hon. Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.    Mr. Christopher Moran, Co-operation Ireland’s Chairman, shared … Continue reading

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

Dr. Christopher Moran receives honorary Doctorate of Laws

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

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

Christopher Moran hails $1 Million donation from Worldwide Ireland Funds (WIF)

The Worldwide Ireland Funds (WIF) recently announced they will be pledging a $1 million donation to Co-operation Ireland. Dr. Christopher Moran, businessman and Chairman of Co-operation Ireland hailed the news. Continue reading

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

Christopher Moran welcomes $1 million dollar boost

The Worldwide Ireland Funds (WIF) recently announced they will be pledging a $1 million donation to Co-operation Ireland. Further information can be found by clicking on the below link: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/philanthropists-must-continue-to-support-peace-process-1.1838770