Michael Lyster
Marty Morrissey tribute gets to the heart of what made Michael Lyster great

Marty Morrissey tribute gets to the heart of what made Michael Lyster great

RIP. Tributes have been pouring in from the world of Irish sport, following the passing of broadcasting great Michael Lyster. There were touching scenes at Galway’s clash with Dublin yesterday, while both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste released statements. The legendary RTÉ Marty broadcaster Marty Morrissey also spoke about his former colleague, with a glowing tribute […]

1 month ago

Tribute paid ahead of Galway v Dublin after death of Michael Lyster

Tribute paid ahead of Galway v Dublin after death of Michael Lyster

RIP. The GAA world was rocked this afternoon, following the news of the death of Michael Lyster. The legendary broadcaster was synonymous with the GAA, hosting The Sunday Game Live from 1984 to 2018. Ahead of Galway’s Division 1 clash with Dublin this afternoon, the announcer paid tribute to the Waterford native and a minute’s […]

1 month ago

Unfortunate error occurs as Michael Lyster announces Man Of The Match award

Unfortunate error occurs as Michael Lyster announces Man Of The Match award

Did you know this is Michael Lyster’s last year with RTE and The Sunday Game? The legendary host is due to retire at the end of 2018. The face of The Sunday Game, has been presenting the show since 1984, four years after he first secured a job with the national broadcaster. Lyster is the […]

8 years ago