On 23 September 1984, Kerry won the championship following a 0–14 to 1–6 defeat of Dublin in the All-Ireland final.

Kerry's Jack O'Shea was the choice for Texaco Footballer of the Year.

The festivities were officially launched on 18 March at the Michael Cusack cottage in Carron, County Clare.

Ash trees were planted to mark the occasion and a plaque was also unveiled in memory of the founder of the association.

Made by Louis Marcus the film was designed to be a portrait rather than a chronological history of the GAA.