Sounds of the Summer: Paying tribute to the legend of Michael Lyster | Colm O'Rourke

Sounds of the Summer: Paying tribute to the legend of Michael Lyster | Colm O'Rourke

Author: OTB Sports September 1, 2026 Duration: 9:33

Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.

On this episode we look back on one of the most poignant moments of the year, as John Duggan was joined by Meath legend Colm O’Rourke to pay tribute to the late, great broadcaster Michael Lyster.

O’Rourke reflects on three decades alongside Lester on The Sunday Game — his calm authority, his preparation, and the way he kept control even when the studio got unruly.

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