Terrible news this evening…
Johnny Lyons sadly passed away today and Ireland is now without one of its great sporting broadcasters such is the void left by his loss.
All over Ireland, people have been paying tribute to the excellent broadcaster and an even better man.
RIP Johnny Lyons…
RIP Johnny Lyons, the legendary Sports Voice of #98FM. Our house shocked & saddened by the news.… https://t.co/p7fPY4QU0y
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) August 19, 2015
https://instagram.com/p/6k4IVwhtQ7/
Just heard the news that Johnny Lyons has passed away,devastated what a good pal over the years will be sorely missed RIP #fartooyoung
— Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) August 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/ericlalor/status/634084392135168000
Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Johnny Lyons. Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. http://t.co/PqWxmtQBCB
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) August 19, 2015
First met Johnny Lyons at a schools rugby game of all places in 93. Brilliantly bonkers, seeing him in action won me over to journalism. RIP
— Cian Murphy (@cianrpmurphy) August 19, 2015
So sad to hear of the passing of Johnny Lyons – the unmistakable voice of sport in Dublin.@98FM #JohnnyLyonsRIP
— Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (@AodhanORiordain) August 19, 2015
I didn't know the man, but like everyone I knew the voice. #RIP @JohnnyLyons14 #johnnylyons
— KC (@kcshowcork) August 19, 2015
https://twitter.com/JohnKennyMedia/status/634089136283066368
We're heartbroken at the news of the passing of our friend, colleague & broadcasting legend, Johnny Lyons. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/Ys0WE3GDfq
— Today FM 💛 (@TodayFM) August 19, 2015
Devastated to lose my brother and friend Johnny Lyons, who has passed away peacefully. He touched so many. Life will never be the same.
— John Duggan (@JohnDugganSport) August 19, 2015
So sad to hear about the death of Johnny Lyons. I've known him since his 'Metal' days in Hot Press and enjoyed him on many a football trip.
— Tony O'Donoghue (@Corktod) August 19, 2015
"I'm JOHNNY LYONS!" .. I'll miss you so much buddy. Rock on! RIP pic.twitter.com/NPh0EUgb55
— Declan Pierce (@DecPierce) August 19, 2015
Main image via Declan Pierce.
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