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Dr. Christopher Moran Annual Anglo-Irish Dinner held at Crosby Moran Hall

On the 16th January 2020, an Annual Anglo-Irish Dinner was held at Crosby Moran Hall by Dr. Christopher Moran, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland and attended by special guests from both Ireland and the United Kingdom 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

“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

‘Let the first generation of peace escape traps of divided past’ – Belfast Telegraph

Co-operation Ireland Amazing the Space

Christopher Moran, writing in the Belfast Telegraph, said that “programmes under Co-operation Ireland’s control are designed to help people understand that they have a choice between the constructive and the destructive. We are embedded at the heart of communities who feel marginalised or left behind right across Northern Ireland, and we are making a difference.” Continue reading

Christopher Moran – ‘Goodwill Following Royal Visit to Ireland Mustn’t Be Squandered’

‘Unparalleled good relations between London and Dublin need to be converted into real progress in grassroots community relations within Northern Ireland’ –  was the central message from the Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, the peace-building charity, at their annual Gala fundraiser in London last night (November 3rd). Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran addresses Co-operation Ireland Gala Dinner

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 the charity’s annual gala fundraiser in the Dorchester Hotel on 3 November 2011. You can read the full text of his speech below.   Remarks by Dr. Christopher Moran, … Continue reading

Her Majesty The Queen and Her Excellency President McAleese Celebrate Co-operation Ireland’s 25th Anniversary at Crosby Moran Hall

Dr Christopher Moran Cooperation Ireland The Queen President of Ireland Mary McAleese at Crosby Hall

One hundred and fifty guests attended a Co-operation Ireland Celebratory Dinner in London to mark the 25th anniversary of its peace-building work on the island of Ireland. Joint Patrons Her Majesty The Queen and Her Excellency … Continue reading