Taoiseach Simon Harris made his first official visit to Derry, Northern Ireland, where he engaged with political, civic society, and community leaders. During his visit, he announced a €7.6 million allocation from the Shared Island Fund for the Shared Island Wild Atlantic Way/Causeway Coastal Route Tourism Brand Collaboration Project, aimed at boosting cross-border tourism. Harris also delivered the annual John Hume and Thomas P. O’Neill lecture at the University of Ulster and visited the construction site of a new teaching and student services building funded through Shared Island initiatives. He emphasized the importance of North-South cooperation and expressed the Irish government's commitment to assist with the redevelopment of Casement Park stadium. Harris's visit included a meeting with Derry's first black mayor, Lilian Seenoi Barr, highlighting significant local leadership. The funding initiative aims to enhance tourism impact and economic benefits in the North West region.