Tag Archives: Christopher Moran

Sir Malcolm McKibbin to join Co-operation Ireland Board

Sir Malcolm McKibbon Cooperation Ireland Board welcomed by Dr Christopher Moran Chairman

Sir Malcolm McKibbin, recently Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), is to join the board of Co-operation Ireland following his recent retirement.  The Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, Dr. Christopher Moran calls it “an inspired … Continue reading

Fifth annual community ceilidh attracts large crowd

Over 90 guests gathered at the Cabrach & Glenfiddich Estate near Dufftown last Saturday evening for the fifth annual community ceilidh organised by estate owner Dr. Christopher Moran. The community ceilidh has become a regular fixture … Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran: Improved well-being of the Northern Irish people still a common goal of party leaders

(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

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 awarded Freedom of The City of London

Dr. Christopher Moran made Freeman of the City of London, with Lord Mayor Sir David Hugh Wooton, Alderman Vincent Thomas Keaveny and representatives of the City of London (The Guildhall, London)

Dr. Christopher Moran was awarded the Freedom of the City of London by London’s Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, and Aldermen in London’s Guildhall for his contributions to society as An Entrepreneur and Citizen of London. Dr. Moran was joined by his two sons. Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran mourns friend, Martin McGuinness

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland with Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness

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 delivers keynote address on faith and conflict at Catholic St. Mary’s University

(L-R) Prof. Francis Campbell, Vice-Chancellor, St. Mary's University; Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman, Co-operation Ireland; and H E Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, delivers keynote address on faith and conflict at Catholic St. Mary’s University. Joined by Vice Chancellor Frances Campbell and His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols 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

Prime Ministers at Crosby Moran Hall

Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom have visited historic Crosby Moran Hall, the former home of King Richard III and Sir Thomas More, the home of Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland.

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

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

Country life takes a peek at Crosby Moran Hall, London home to philanthropist Dr Christopher Moran

Country Life Crosby Hall interior feature Christopher Moran

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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