Tag Archives: Art

Crosby Moran Hall-National Portrait Gallery Reception & Dinner: Hans Eworth portrait sitter identified as Elizabeth Howard (née Stafford), Duchess of Norfolk

On Wednesday, 17th April, 2024, Dr. Christopher Moran hosted a Reception & Dinner in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery at Crosby Moran Hall in Chelsea, London, where focus was on The Life & Works of Hans Eworth. The portrait in question is one of three works by Hans Eworth in the Crosby Moran Hall Collection. Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran and National Portrait Gallery host Reception & Dinner on important 16th Century Henry VIII portrait

DR CHRISTOPHER MORAN CROSBY MORAN HALL NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY NPG HENRY VIII PORTRAIT

On Wednesday, 22 March 2023, Dr. Christopher Moran and the National Portrait Gallery hosted a Reception & Dinner entitled “A Portrait of Henry VIII” to reveal findings of an important portrait by Meynard Wewyck of Henry VIII owned by Dr. Moran at Crosby Moran Hall. Continue reading

The Supremacy Medal of Henry VIII joins the historic collections of Crosby Moran Hall

An exceptionally rare gold medal proclaiming Henry VIII the Supreme Head of the Church of England has joined the historic Tudor, Elizabethan, and early Stuart collections of Crosby Moran Hall in Chelsea, London. Continue reading

The Courtyards & Interior of Crosby Moran Hall

Crosby Hall Oriel Window, in the home of Dr. Christopher Moran

Glimpse the stunning courtyards and interior of the architectural legacy English Heritage has dubbed “London’s Tudor palace,” “The most important surviving domestic Medieval building in London,” and “Extraordinary.” Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran featured in The White House Historical Association program on Anglo-Irish Relations

White House Historical Association Logo Washington DC

Dr. Christopher Moran featured in a luncheon panel with Randolph Churchill and Bob Scher, Head of International Affairs for BP America, in ‘The United Kingdom and Ireland in the White House Symposium’, held in Washington, D.C. and hosted by The White House Historical Association and White House Historical Association President, Stewart D. McLaurin. 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

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

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 Chairman Dr. Christopher Moran addresses DUP Business Breakfast

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

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