Tributes have been paid to “moderniser of sport broadcasting” Michael Lyster after his death aged 71. He was best known for presenting The Sunday Game on RTE, from 1984 to 2018, making him synonymous with Gaelic Games. Michael Lyster (right) presented The Sunday Game on RTE (Pat Healy/PA)Irish President Catherine Connolly said the people of Ireland would have learned of Mr Lyster’s death “with great sadness”. “The iconic anchor of The Sunday Game, Michael was synonymous with many outstanding sporting moments, especially in the Olympics and Gaelic games,” Mr Martin said. RTE director-general Kevin Bakhurst said Mr Lyster “was an absolute gentleman, and a wonderful broadcaster who loved sport in general and Gaelic games, in particular”.

Source: Express March 22, 2026 18:24 UTC