Tributes Pour In for Veteran Broadcaster Michael Lyster

Veteran Irish sports broadcaster Michael Lyster has passed away at the age of 71, prompting widespread tributes. Best known for presenting The Sunday Game for over three decades, he became a familiar face in Irish homes. Lyster joined RTÉ in 1979 and went on to cover major sporting events, including the Olympics and Gaelic games, before retiring in 2018 after the All-Ireland football final.

Beginning his career with The Tuam Herald, Lyster quickly rose through the ranks of sports broadcasting. Over the years, he hosted a wide range of sports coverage, from athletics and rugby to motorsport and horse racing. Beyond broadcasting, he also had a passion for rally driving, even securing a third-place finish in the Cork International Rally.

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin led tributes, describing Lyster as a “moderniser of sport broadcasting” and an “iconic anchor” of major sporting moments. RTÉ officials praised his professionalism, calm presence, and lasting contribution to GAA coverage, calling him the heart of The Sunday Game for generations of viewers.

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