Tag Archives: Peacemaking

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

Co-operation Ireland Chairman Dr. Christopher Moran addresses DUP Business Breakfast

Co-operation Ireland Logo, the peace building charity led by Chairman, Dr. Christopher Moran and CEO Peter Sheridan

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

“Peace-building is a journey, not a destination”

Co-operation Ireland Logo, the peace building charity led by Chairman, Dr. Christopher Moran and CEO Peter Sheridan

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

‘Another seminal moment in Anglo-Irish history as Anglo-Irish relations are transformed’

(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

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

State Visit of the President of Ireland marked by dinner at Crosby Moran Hall

Dr Christopher Moran Cooperation Ireland Martin McGuinness Irish State Visit to UK President of Ireland Higgins Crosby Hall b

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

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland praises the work of Christopher Moran

Theresa Villiers Co-operation Ireland Gala Dinner Northern Ireland Secretary of State

Official GOV.UK posting 7 November 2013:

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/theresa-villiers-addresses-co-operation-irelands-gala-dinner Continue reading

Reflections on what the future may hold for Northern Ireland

Press Association Picture of Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.

Christopher Moran has written an article for TotalPolitics.com, ‘Reflections on a ‘hot’ summer in Belfast’, on the future for Northern Ireland after a summer of unrest.  Continue reading

Christopher Moran, Chair of Co-operation Ireland addresses 700 volunteers at 2012 Pride of Place Awards

Co-operation Ireland Logo, the peace building charity led by Chairman, Dr. Christopher Moran and CEO Peter Sheridan

Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, addressed over 700 volunteers at Munster Rugby’s hallowed stadium Thomond Park, in Limerick at the Pride of Place Awards. Continue reading

Christopher Moran comments on Her Majesty The Queen meeting Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP MLA

Her Majesty The Queen and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP MLA

Chairman of Co-operation Ireland Christopher Moran said, “On June 27th, I had the privilege of hosting one of the most extraordinary gatherings ever to take place in the British Isles.” Continue reading

Christopher Moran – ’21st Century must be a new age for UK philanthropy’

Dr Christopher Moran Honorary President of Cooperation Ireland Crosby Hall Profile Picture

Christopher Moran supports charities in a wide range of sectors across arts & national heritage, health & wellbeing, and faith & international relations. In an article published by CITY A.M., he examines the contrast between the UK & US models of philanthropy – and sets out the challenge for corporate Britain in the 21st Century. Continue reading