ABOUT
Our Story
We are a not for profit, community-based social enterprise. The Michael Cusack Centre is owned and managed by The Michael Cusack Development Company, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Operating since 2005, our Founding Patron is Pat O’ Donnell. The Centre receives annual funding support from POBAL, from Clare County Council, Clare GAA, the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board and Fáilte Ireland.
ABOUT US
Our dedicated and passionate Board of Directors and staff are proud custodians of the Michael Cusack Centre.
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Agnes O’ Loughlin
Main Tour Guide
Agnes O’ Loughlin is our Main Tour Guide and most experienced staff member. Agnes is a fountain of knowledge on the life of Michael Cusack and the Michael Cusack Centre and lives locally.
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Sheila Keane
Education Officer Tour Guide
Sheila Keane is our Education Officer and Tour Guide and lives locally, actively engaging with schools across the catchment. Sheila has a strong interest and knowledge of local history and is highly creative.
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Dónal o hAiniféin
Director
Cathaoirleach of MCC. A native of Lios Póil in the Kerry Gaeltacht, Dónal has been living in Clare for 30 years. He lives in Ruan, is married to Noreen and they have three children Conall, Fiachra and Neasa. He is Principal of Gaelscoil Mhíchíl Cíosóg and has been immersed in Irish language organisations locally and nationally. He has been involved with the Cusack Centre for 10 years. He has been active in management and coaching at all levels for clubs and county.
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Aisling Tully-Edge
Tour Guide
Aisling Tully-Edge is a native of Dublin and lives locally and is the latest addition to our team. Aisling has a very strong heritage, education and environmental management background.
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Martin Molloy
Tour Guide
Martin Molloy is a native of Ennis who lives locally. Martin is an experienced tour guide, gardener and is a very competent musician who also writes his own music.
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Tim Madden
Manager
Tim Madden is our Manager. Previously working in a number of community and tourism roles across Ireland, Tim joined in 2020 to develop the GAA’s Going WeLL, National Wellbeing Programme with post-primary schools. The programme has now grown to include nearly 300 schools nationwide.
