RTÉ Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster, right, with panalists, from left, Colm O'Rourke, Joe Brolly and Pat Spillane ahead of Lyster's final Sunday Game broadcast prior to the 2018 All-Ireland SFC final between Dublin and Tyrone. “It is with the greatest sadness that people all over Ireland will have learned of the death of Michael Lyster,” she said. Tánaiste Simon Harris said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Lyster. RTÉ journalist Paul Cunnigham wrote: “Such sad news - Michael was an absolute gentleman: Former RTÉ Sport broadcaster Michael Lyster dies via @RTENews.”Daniel Hussey, sports presenter for Ireland AM, summed Mr Lyster’s passing up with: “RIP Michael Lyster. RIP.”Sports writer Roy Curtis said: “Some of the very best days and nights of my life were in the company of Michael Lyster.

Bouldering, which involves climbing without ropes or harnesses, carries an inherent risk, the judge noted. Photograph: Pablo Vera/AFP via Getty ImagesThe High Court has dismissed a personal injuries action by a woman against an Irish university and a Dublin indoor climbing wall operator over injuries sustained by the woman after an 8½ft fall from an indoor climbing wall. Judge Paul Coffey dismissed the action by Kathryn Yates against the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and Dublin Bouldering Gym Ltd over the fall in February 2018 at the Sandyford indoor climbing facility. As a result of the fall, Yates sustained a displaced fracture of the left ankle and a sprain of the right ankle. The judge noted the indoor bouldering climbing facility has since closed.

"We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist Regime of Iran," Trump said on Truth Social. Vital energy infrastructure in Iran and neighbouring Gulf states has been attacked, sending oil prices up 50% and threatening a global economic shock. Israel said Saturday's attacks on Iran included Tehran, Karaj, west of the capital, and the central city of Isfahan. Four Hezbollah militants were killed in southern Lebanon, one in a "ground engagement" and three using tank fire, it said. European gas prices surgeNatural gas prices in Europe surged as much as 35% this week as Iran and Israel hit some of the region's most important gas infrastructure.

THE late Michael Lyster grew up in Barnaderg and Tuam, Co Galway. Tributes following death of much loved broadcasterGalway native died this morning (Sunday)PRESIDENT of Ireland Catherine Connolly has paid tribute to Galway native and veteran sports broadcaster Michael Lyster who has died aged 71. In 1979 he left Tuam and joined the national broadcaster RTÉ. Kevin Bakhurst, Director-General, RTÉ, said: "Michael was an absolute gentleman, and a wonderful broadcaster who loved sport in general and Gaelic games, in particular." Michael worked as a sports broadcaster across radio and television until his retirement in 2018.

Kate O’Connor is closing in on another major medal for Ireland ahead of the final event in the pentathlon at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland. Hall is by far the best 800m runner among them, having run a blazing 2:01.23 last summer. She was visibly frustrated after failing three times at 1.84m, given she cleared a PB of 1.86m at the World Championships in Tokyo last year. O’Connor is bidding to win her fifth consecutive medal at major championships, having won silver at the World Indoors in Nanjing last year and silver at the Tokyo World Championships. I’m incredibly disappointed.”World Indoor Championships: Live, Virgin Media Two, 4.30pmIrish in action, Sunday (Irish time)Kate O’Connor: pentathlon 800m, 7.03pm

The site of the former Blarney Park Hotel is to be developed into almost 140 homes for Cork City Council. The site is to be developed for Cork City Council by way of a Project Agreement with HRP Construction Limited. The closing date for submissions and observations on Cork City Council’s proposal is Wednesday, May 6 at 4pm. Submissions can be sent electronically at consult.corkcity.ie/, or in writing to: Programme Manager, Housing Delivery & Regeneration, Housing Directorate, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork T12 T997. The plans can be examined until Tuesday, April 21 at consult.corkcity.ie/, or at the offices of Cork City Council, City Hall, Anglesea St.

Super League relegation play-off: Energywise Ireland Neptune 81 Flexachem Killorglin 78A magnificent second half from Energywise Ireland Neptune saw them win a thrilling Men’s Super league relegation play off against Killorglin at the UL Arena on Sunday. Suddenly Neptune, inspired by the outstanding Roy Downey, came storming back and when Adon nailed a three-pointer with two minutes remaining Neptune edged into a two-point lead. The closing minutes saw Blount receive a harsh fifth foul and Neptune held firm much to the relief of their huge support at the Limerick venue. Scorers for Flexachem Killorglin: M Ellis 31, E Okeke 22, J Blount 6. ENERGYWISE NEPTUNE IRELAND: M Hayes, G Adon, J Henderson, E Lenihan, E Nelson, R Downey, K O’Donoghue, N Sabata, J Scannell, P Osagie, D O’Rourke.

Helen McEntee said threats by Iran to international shipping were 'unacceptable'. Targeting of nuclear installations in the current conflict in the Middle East would mark “an extremely dangerous escalation and must be avoided”, the Government has said. It has also said urgent action was now needed to prevent the crisis from deepening further and described threats by Iran to international shipping the region as “unacceptable”. The Government has urged de-escalation of the conflict to create a space for dialogue. Iranian state TV earlier said the strikes were in response to an attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo's fiancee Georgina Rodriguez has shown off her family's mammoth wealth in an Instagram story featuring plenty of expensive jewellery. The Portugal and Al-Nassr star has been undergoing treatment in Spain to aid his recovery from a recent injury, as his current home, Saudi Arabia, comes under attack from Iran. However, it was later confirmed that he was still in Saudi Arabia after being photographed with his team-mates. 'After tests, we see the injury suffered by Cristiano Ronaldo was more serious than expected,' Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus said. 'His injury required treatment in Madrid with his personal therapist, and we hope he returns quickly and helps the team.'

It fashioned a thrilling single point victory over favourites Westmeath in this Division 3 game at Chadwicks Wexford Park. Read More Popular The Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster has died, aged 71"I thought we showed great resolve," said Wexford manager John Hegarty. A Darragh Brooks two-point free followed by Ryan's winner - his second goal of the game - brought a dramatic closure to this thrilling game. Wexford responded instantly with Ryan driving home a goal from a Liam Coleman cross, while desperate defending denied them two further majors. Subs: S Ryan (2-0) for Byrne (ht), G Malone for Doyle (47), M Kinsella for Kehoe (57), C Hughes for Nolan (61).

Michael Carrick could throw spanner in works as new Man Utd manager theory emergesMichael Carrick has Manchester United in pole position for Champions League qualification during a spell as interim managerView 2 Images Michael Carrick has impressed during his time as Manchester United's interim manager (Image: Stu Forster, Getty Images)Manchester United's performances under Michael Carrick have prompted demands for the interim manager to secure the position permanently this summer. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! However, fellow pundit Sam Allardyce said it would be "the worst decision he's ever made" were Carrick to reject United. That would be the worst decision he's ever made in his life if he turns Man United down." Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Luxury North Staffordshire hotel in 'remarkable' first for the countyIts restaurant has been hailed 'truly special'View 2 Images The Plumicorn, Consall (Image: The Tawny Hotel)Luxury North Staffordshire hotel The Tawny has become the first in the county to be awarded three AA Rosettes for its restaurant - The Plumicorn. ‌Set within a rewilded 70-acre estate in Consall, The Plumicorn restaurant has earned a reputation for refined, modern cuisine rooted in seasonal produce. Josh Chadwick, general manager of The Tawny, said: "To become the first hotel in Staffordshire to achieve 3 AA Rosettes is an incredibly proud moment for us all. ‌"We set out to create something truly special at The Plumicorn, and to see it recognised at this level is a remarkable achievement for both the hotel and the county." The Tawny’s Executive Chef, Andrew Watts, added: “Receiving 3 AA Rosettes is an incredible achievement for our kitchen team.

“I think he’ll be very comfortable going a mile and could get further. “He can go into a winners’ race now and we’ll go gentle with him and let him mature away. He had one run in Dundalk, Ronan (Whelan) rode him and said seven (furlongs) with an ease in the ground. “He’ll have to go for a winners’ race now. We’ll go gentle with him, he’ll end up going up to a mile and then probably to stakes level.

Pete Wicks kissed Olivia Attwood at the same bar he was previously spotted smooching her rival Maura Higgins. Pete and Maura were seen kissing on that date. Maura and Olivia have been locked in a feud for months after Olivia accused Maura of trying to 'copy' her career. Olivia and Pete were seen kissing in pictures obtained by The Sun this weekend. Olivia split from footballer Bradley, 32, in January after three years of marriage, with sources claiming the relationship ended after he 'breached her trust'.

The victim, named locally as Scarlett Faulkner, 20s, was found by emergency services with catastrophic head injuries on the side of the R494 at Birdhill. Faulkner was initially attended to by HSE paramedics at the scene and then airlifted by a Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) on Saturday evening. Doctors continued to monitor her at UHL as she underwent scans, and her family maintained a vigil. On Sunday, paramedics transferred Faulkner from UHL to Cork University Hospital head trauma unit where her condition remained serious. Everyone please (say a) prayer for my sister Scarlett.