Tag Archives: Ireland

RTÉ News features the work of Co-operation Ireland and recent board appointment

The appointment of Julian King to an organisation that promotes North-South and British-Irish cooperation will be seen as a significant addition as the Brexit process gathers pace. Continue reading

Former PSNI Chief Constable Sir George Hamilton welcomed to Board

Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, welcomes former Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland Sir George Hamilton to the Co-operation Ireland Board. Sir George is the second appointment to the Co-operation Ireland board this year; former SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie joined in April. Continue reading

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 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

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

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 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