The funeral has taken place in Dublin of the broadcaster Johnny Lyons, the presenter of 98FM's Now That's What I Call Sport who died suddenly at his home in Dublin last week.
Family and friends were joined by figures from the world of sport including former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr and former Leinster and Ireland player Shane Byrne at the funeral mass in the Church of St Thérèse in Mount Merrion on Monday.
The chief mourners were Johnny Lyons' brother Maurice, his godmother Eithne, sister-in-law Aileen, nephews Kenneth, Andrew and Keith and his niece, Heidi.
Maurice Lyons described Johnny as a "fantastic brother, a fantastic character".
"We have all lost what I would describe as a legend," he said.
"But, and I would have no doubt about this, the name of Johnny Lyons and the voice of Johnny Lyons, the legend that is Johnny Lyons will live on," he added.
Among the gifts brought to the altar were a cricket ball, a Netherlands jersey and an AC/DC album, while Johnny Lyons' sense of humour and love of life were remembered by the congregation.
His friend John Duggan, Sports Editor at Today FM, described him as a man with "a beautiful blend of class and intellect" who could make people feel better about themselves.
"His religion, apart from rock and roll and football, was his inherent goodness - respect and trust," he said.
Before mourners made their way to Shanganagh Cemetery, John Duggan reiterated that his late friend's voice would live on - as would the goodness he had left in the hearts of those who knew him.
As a special tribute, 98FM and its sister radio stations in Dublin played the Prince ballad Purple Rain just after midday on Monday.
