“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, 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 →
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 →
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, 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 →
Co-operation Ireland held its 27th Annual Gala Dinner in London this month. This year’s keynote address was given by Rt. Hon. Theresa Villiers MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Mr. Christopher Moran, Co-operation Ireland’s Chairman, shared … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
The State Visit of President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins to the United Kingdom in April 2014 was another historic occasion in the journey toward peace across the Island of Ireland. Following the celebrations, peace makers and representatives from across the Island of Ireland and Great Britain gathered at Crosby Moran Hall for a late evening dinner and fellowship hosted by Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland. Continue reading →
London based financier and philanthropist honoured in Northern Ireland for peace work. The University of Ulster has announced that Co-operation Ireland Chairman Christopher Moran is one of 13 inspirational personalities to be honoured for their achievements … Continue reading →