Tag Archives: Cooperation Ireland

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

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