Tag Archives: Co-operation Ireland

Round-table with Chancellor Angela Merkel and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Co-operation Ireland German Chancellor Angela Merkel An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Round-table moderated by CEO Peter Sheridan in Dublin discussing Northern Ireland border, shared lived experiences, and Brexit

Chairman Dr. Christopher Moran, said, “Co-operation Ireland was very pleased to be invited to today’s round-table with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. It is important that Co-operation Ireland plays its role as the leading cross-community and cross-border peace and reconciliation body and that we were able to help show Chancellor Merkel the importance of an invisible border on the Island of Ireland.” Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran commends 300 young people as they pledge to support peace in their communities

Co-operation Ireland Amazing the Space

Dr. Christopher Moran commended the young participants, special guests, and sponsors of Amazing the Space 2019, saying, “Today, peace and prosperity across the Island of Ireland could not be more important, and there is no better group to imagine and shape this future than our next generation.” Continue reading

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

Dr. Christopher Moran delivers speech at 2018 IPB Pride of Place Awards in Cork, Ireland

Christopher Moran Pride of Place 2018

800 community heroes from across the Island of Ireland attended the IPB Pride of Place Awards at Cork City Hall, hosted by Co-operation Ireland. The annual competition, described as ‘The Oscars of the Community Sector,’ celebrates the often-unsung work of community groups that selflessly work to make local neighbourhoods a better place to live in, work in, or visit. Continue reading

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins: work of Co-operation Ireland “will and must continue”

President of Ireland Dr. Christopher Moran Peter Sheridan Football Friendly Martin O'Neill Michael O'Neill Dublin

“The great work towards peace and reconciliation undertaken by Co-operation Ireland, by the Irish and British Government, and by people of goodwill across our island, will and must continue.” – President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins … 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

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

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 delivers speech at 2017 Pride of Place Awards in Donegal

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland welcomed and congratulated the 2017 Pride of Place Awardees in Donegal: “Each of you has in your own unique and selfless way looked out for one another so that the lives of all may be enriched and bettered.” Continue reading

Vice Chancellor Frances Campbell praises diplomacy of Dr. Christopher Moran of Co-operation Ireland

“I am delighted this evening to be able to take the opportunity to pay public tribute to someone who has done so much for this island and Co-operation Ireland, often behind the scenes, but playing a crucial role at many critical times (past and present), and that is the Chairman, Dr. Christopher Moran.” Continue reading

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