Representatives from government, tourism and cultural organisations convened today to examine how the partnership that delivered last summer's major cultural gathering can be strengthened for the upcoming edition.
The session was chaired by Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, who spoke on behalf of lead partners including Belfast City Council, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Ards CCÉ.
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins led the discussion, which centred on operational impacts and strategies for future delivery.
Officials highlighted logistical achievements such as temporary pedestrianisation of the city centre and expanded public transport services provided by Translink to ensure safe movement for attendees.
Although official statistics remain unavailable until later in the year, data from Belfast One BID sensors recorded over 1.6 million footfall between Sunday 2 and Sunday 9 August.
Analysts project the event will deliver at least £54 million in economic benefit to the local area.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue collaboration as Belfast prepares to host the All-Ireland competition again in August 2027.