Michael Lyster, RTÉ’s longtime GAA show host, has died at 71 after a 34-year career.

Michael Lyster, the longtime presenter of RTÉ’s The Sunday Game, has died at 71. He hosted the GAA flagship show for 34 years, starting in 1984 after joining RTÉ in 1980 as a sports newsreader. Lyster played a key role in transforming the program from a highlights show to live coverage, known for his dynamic style and collaborations with prominent pundits. He anchored major events including the 1984 Olympics and Sports Stadium. Lyster faced health challenges, including a cardiac arrest in 2015, and retired in 2018. He is survived by his wife Anne and four children.