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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

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

Christopher Moran welcomes Ambassador of the United States Robert Woody Johnson to Crosby Moran Hall

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland was delighted to welcome the new Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Robert Wood ‘Woody’ Johnson to dinner at Crosby Moran Hall. 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

Dr. Christopher Moran receives honorary Doctorate of Laws

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

Christopher Moran & Co-operation Ireland’s work recognised by Association of Chief Police Officers

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

Christopher Moran and Co-operation Ireland’s work have received significant recognition during a keynote address to the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). ACPO President Sir Hugh Orde made the reference when talking about the contribution of … Continue reading

Country Life Magazine features Crosby Moran Hall

Crosby Hall Christopher Moran

“Building the Past” by Clive Aslet, Editor, Country Life Magazine This article was originally published in Country Life in April 2009. The view from the roof garden of Crosby Hall, near Chelsea Old Church, is one of the … Continue reading