Tag Archives: Northern Ireland

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

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: 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 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

Dr. Christopher Moran addresses 2016 Co-operation Ireland’s Chairman Dinner

Dr. Christopher Moran Chairman Co-operation Ireland Dinner

“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 congratulates 2016 Pride of Place Awards

(L-R) Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, Tom Dowling, Chairman of the Pride of Place Committee, Damien English TD, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Claire McCollum, Presenter, Lord Mayor of Belfast Brian Kingston, and George Jones IPB Chairman

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

Dr. Christopher Moran delivers speech at Ulster University’s Chancellor’s Lecture

Dr. Christopher Moran Ulster University Chancellor Lecture

Remarks by Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman, Co-operation Ireland at Ulster University 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

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