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Sir Malcolm McKibbon Cooperation Ireland Board welcomed by Dr Christopher Moran Chairman

Sir Malcolm McKibbin to join Co-operation Ireland Board

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

Fifth annual community ceilidh attracts large crowd

Over 90 guests gathered at the Cabrach & Glenfiddich Estate near Dufftown last Saturday evening for the fifth annual community ceilidh organised by estate owner Dr. Christopher Moran. The community ceilidh has become a regular fixture … Continue reading

(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: Improved well-being of the Northern Irish people still a common goal of party leaders

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 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 awarded Freedom of The City of 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, Chairman of Co-operation Ireland with Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness

Dr. Christopher Moran mourns friend, 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

(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 delivers keynote address on faith and conflict at Catholic St. Mary’s University

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 Chairman Co-operation Ireland Dinner

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

(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 congratulates 2016 Pride of Place Awards

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 Ulster University Chancellor Lecture

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

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

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

Her Majesty The Queen unveils portrait by Irish artist Colin Davidson at Crosby Moran 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

Queen Noor of Jordan at Crosby Moran Hall in aid of St. John of Jerusalem

Dr. Christopher Moran was delighted to host a dinner at Crosby Moran Hall in the gracious presence of Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, in aid of St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital on May 11, … Continue reading

Dr. Christopher Moran Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness Peter Robinson MLA Co-operation Ireland

Peter Robinson & Martin McGuinness praised by Christopher Moran for achieving “the impossible”

Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, Dr. Christopher Moran, has praised Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Ministers for “going the extra mile for peace” and achieving “the impossible” with the recent ‘Fresh Start’ agreement. Continue reading