Thankfully, though, Cusack's county brethren have moved to unveil the shroud that exists around the legend of the man. On the day of his anniversary, the Michael Cusack Centre was officially opened and it should mark the reawakening of public interest in the association's founder. Notably, Nickey Brennan was on hand for the unveiling, at last drawing Cusack back into the bosom of the GAA. For a long time he remained estranged from the body politic of the association, in a footnote that has traditionally been attributed to his notoriously cantankerous character. To illustrate the point, just three years after he founded the association, he publicly described the leadership and administration of the GAA as "vile and grabbing imitators". This was a year after another argument with the association saw him lose his role as Secretary of the GAA.

Such idiosyncrasies should only serve to revive more interest in the man and the Cusack Centre delves into all aspects of his fascinating and at times, controversial life.

Part of the project saw the complete and careful restoration of Cusack's cottage in the Burren in its original 19th century form and in the adjacent visitors centre, the details of his life are presented. This building will also house temporary exhibitions as well as research, archive and lecture facilities Tuesday in the Burren was a day of celebration and remembrance and the first tangible acknowledgement that Cusack's work will be preserved for generations to come. It was also testament to the labour of the small group who set about ensuring the legacy of the association's founder. "It is our intention that Cusack be remembered for the dynamism that brought the GAA into existence, " said project Chairperson Martin O'Loghlen. For years, Cusack has been airbrushed from the annals of the GAA. At last, the situation has been addressed and rectified. The Michael Cusack Centre is a fitting tribute and without it, perhaps the toil and foresight of the GAA's founder would be lost for good.