Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Michael Cusack Centre Heritage · Community · Wellbeing ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://michaelcusack.ie/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [All News](https://michaelcusack.ie/all-news/) - All News - Michael Cusack Centre - [Watch a #GAANOW exclusive with the last counties remaining in the race for the Liam MacCarthy Cup!](https://michaelcusack.ie/watch-a-gaanow-exclusive-with-the-last-counties-remaining-in-the-race-for-the-liam-maccarthy-cup/) - [Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark Awards](https://michaelcusack.ie/burren-and-cliffs-of-moher-geopark-awards/) - We did it again! Last night at the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark Awards held in the Falls Hotel Ennistymon, the Michael Cusack Centre received the Emerald Status Award for the Geopark Code of Practice for Sustainable Tourism. We enjoyed a wonderful evening in the company of our Burren Ecotourism Network colleagues and extend - [Michael Cusack New Online Era](https://michaelcusack.ie/michael-cusack-new-online-era/) - Welcome to the new Michael Cusack Centre website! We’re thrilled to finally launch our fresh and vibrant site that's very aligned with the Michael Cusack story. - [Digital That Always Delivers](https://michaelcusack.ie/digital-that-always-delivers/) - Michael Cusack Centre is delighted to be part of the Digital That Delivers support programme. - [Going Well Programme 2023](https://michaelcusack.ie/going-well-programme-2023/) - We enjoyed hosting 250 very active second year students from five post-primary schools in Co. Clare in the recent Going WeLL Programme. - [Mary McAleese visit to the Michael Cusack Centre](https://michaelcusack.ie/mary-mc-aleese-visit-to-the-michael-cusack-centre/) - Dr. Mary McAleese today unveiled a bronze bust of Michael Cusack at the birthplace of the founder of the GAA in Carron, County Clare. - [Top 10 Tourist Attractions in County Clare](https://michaelcusack.ie/top-10-tourist-attractions-in-county-clare/) - We are delighted to be selected in the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in County Clare by Hospitality Ireland - 9th August 2023. ## Pages - [Home](https://michaelcusack.ie/) - Immerse yourself in the incredible legacy of Michael Cusack through a captivating multimedia experience in the historical birthplace of the GAA. - [Review Us](https://michaelcusack.ie/review-us/) - We appreciate your feedback and your reviews mean so much to our business. - [Events Overview](https://michaelcusack.ie/events-overview/) - Our events include Michael Cusack Day which has been celebrated since 2020 at the Michael Cusack Centre to honour his birthday on 20th September 1847. - [Book Tickets](https://michaelcusack.ie/book-tickets/) - Book tickets for a wide range of events and tours at the Michael Cusack Centre in Co. Clare. - [About](https://michaelcusack.ie/about/) - We are a not for profit, community-based social enterprise. The Michael Cusack Centre is owned and managed by The Michael Cusack Development Company. - [Burren Sustainable Tourism](https://michaelcusack.ie/burren-sustainable-tourism/) - The Michael Cusack Centre is in the centre of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. - [Local Area and Things To Do in the Burren](https://michaelcusack.ie/local-area/) - We are located in Carron, a small rural village in north Co. Clare, in the core of the stunning Burren. - [Visit](https://michaelcusack.ie/visit/) - Plan your visit to the iconic Michael Cusack Centre. Come and explore the “Heart and Soul of the GAA”. - [Contact](https://michaelcusack.ie/contact/) - We are always glad to hear from our visitors. Please use one of the options provided, or come visit us at The Michael Cusack Centre. - [FAQs](https://michaelcusack.ie/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions about the Michael Cusack Centre. Discover GAA history in Co. Clare. - [News & Insights](https://michaelcusack.ie/news-insights/) - All the latest news from the Michael Cusack Centre including featuring in the Top 10 Places to visit in Co. Clare. - [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://michaelcusack.ie/cookie-policy-eu/) - This Cookie Policy was last updated on August 31, 2023 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland. - [The Legacy of Michael Cusack](https://michaelcusack.ie/the-legacy-of-michael-cusack/) - On 1st November 1884 Michael Cusack, with seven founding members, established the Gaelic Association for the cultivation and preservation of national pastimes. - [Visit - Interactive Map](https://michaelcusack.ie/visit-interactive-map/) - Located in the centre of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, the Cusack famine-era cottage and gardens is a haven of culture and wellbeing. - [Tours Overview](https://michaelcusack.ie/tours-overview/) - We offer a hearty Burren welcome to large and small tours of all age groups at the Michael Cusack Centre with group, individual, family and school tours. - [Donate](https://michaelcusack.ie/donate/) - We welcome all levels of donations. Your donation no matter what amount is invaluable to us in furthering our objectives. - [Privacy Policy](https://michaelcusack.ie/privacy-policy/) - Welcome to the Michael Cusack Centre website. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. - [Accessibility](https://michaelcusack.ie/accessibility/) - Michael Cusack Centre is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience. - [All Events](https://michaelcusack.ie/all-events/) - Events at Michael Cusack Centre including Burren Wellness Month, Camán to the Burren and the Going WeLL programme. ## Events - [Going WeLL Programme](https://michaelcusack.ie/events/going-well-programme/) - Since 2020, the Michael Cusack Centre has become the nerve centre for the Post Primary School’s Going WeLL, National Wellbeing and Lifelong Learning Programme. - [Camán to the Burren](https://michaelcusack.ie/events/caman-to-the-burren/) - Camán brings young people into the heart of the Burren to experience a range of creative pursuits in the open air. - [Burren Wellness Month](https://michaelcusack.ie/events/burren-wellness-month/) - Organised by the Burren Ecotourism Network, Burren Wellness Month features a variety of activities aimed at improving physical and mental health. - [Exhibitions, Meetings & Conferences at the Centre](https://michaelcusack.ie/events/exhibitions-meetings-conferences-at-the-centre/) - With its outstanding acoustics and natural light, the Michael Cusack Centre exhibition room is a perfect space for a mini concert or exhibition. ## Our Team - [Sheila Keane](https://michaelcusack.ie/our-team/sheila-keane/) - Sheila Keane is our Education Officer and Tour Guide and lives locally. Sheila has a strong interest and knowledge of local history, folklore and archaeology, and holds a first-class honours degree in Heritage Studies. She is highly creative and is the festival director of our annual Samhain Púca Storytelling Festival. - [Martin Molloy](https://michaelcusack.ie/our-team/martin-molloy/) - 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. - [Aisling Tully-Edge](https://michaelcusack.ie/our-team/aisling-tully-edge/) - 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. - [Dónal o hAiniféin](https://michaelcusack.ie/our-team/donal-o-hainifein/) - 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. - [Tim Madden](https://michaelcusack.ie/our-team/tim-madden/) - 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. - [Agnes O’ Loughlin](https://michaelcusack.ie/our-team/agnes-o-loughlin/) - 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. ## Testimonials - [Co. Clare School](https://michaelcusack.ie/testimonials/co-clare-school/) - Thank you so much to you and your team for a fantastic day out 2 weeks ago now ! The kids had a great time. You were all a wealth of information and we all thoroughly enjoyed our time there! Thanks so much again and hopefully see you all again next year. - [Susan Gilmore](https://michaelcusack.ie/testimonials/susan-gilmore/) - Very informative and friendly staff. Thanks Agnes and Tim for your assistance - [Carol W, USA](https://michaelcusack.ie/testimonials/carol-w-usa/) - The Centre is in such a beautiful, well cared for setting, the exhibits interesting and well thought out, and the two guides Tim and Agnes provided a wealth of information. - [Janette K.](https://michaelcusack.ie/testimonials/janette-k/) - Great spot for an avid Gaa fan!! Beautiful new and modern building for the visitor centre but totally in keeping with the area. Good knowledgable tour guide. - [Sarah L.](https://michaelcusack.ie/testimonials/sarah-l/) - This is a fantastic tribute to Cusack and the G.A.A. It’s small but it is packed full of great information. The staff in the centre are absolutely fantastic; so welcoming and friendly. - [Phillip B.](https://michaelcusack.ie/testimonials/phillip-b/) - I would really recommend this visit to any GAA enthusiast. It was humbling to visit the actual home that one of the founders of the GAA who met in Hayes’ Hotel in Thurles in 1884 grew up in and went on to found the association. - [Annis Kehoe](https://michaelcusack.ie/testimonials/annis-kehoe/) - Such a hidden gem in the Burren. Staff so nice and welcoming. A great experience for my sister and I. Would thoroughly recommend it! ## Tours - [Meet the Púca](https://michaelcusack.ie/tours/meet-the-puca/) - The Púca statue is in our Cusack garden. Inspired by Irish folklore, the 2-metre tall bronze public art piece sculpted by award-winning artist Aidan Harte - [Cusack Way Walk](https://michaelcusack.ie/tours/cusack-way-walk/) - Cusack Way Walk to Cahercommaun 8th Century Cliff Stone Fort is a stunning linear walk of 2 x 3 kms, a total of 6km. - [The Centre](https://michaelcusack.ie/tours/the-centre/) - The Michael Cusack Centre was built in 2006 to commemorate the centenary of the death of Michael Cusack. - [Cusack Famine Cottage, Fairy Trail & Ash Trees](https://michaelcusack.ie/tours/cusack-famine-cottage-fairy-trail-ash-trees/) - This is a treasure trove for children with great photo opportunities. We provide a free map so that you can explore the Family Fairy Trail at your leisure. - [School Tours](https://michaelcusack.ie/tours/school-tours/) - The Michael Cusack Centre is an ideal destination for school tours. Excellent value, varied, cultural and educational. A fun and memorable day trip. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://michaelcusack.ie/category/uncategorized/) - [News](https://michaelcusack.ie/category/news/) ## Tags - [News Update](https://michaelcusack.ie/tag/news-update/) - [bcvbvcb](https://michaelcusack.ie/tag/bcvbvcb/) - [Primary event](https://michaelcusack.ie/tag/primary-event/)