Early Life
The son of a member of An Garda Síochána, Lyster was born in Dungarvan, County Waterford. When he was four years-old his father was transferred to Barnaderg, County Galway, where Lyster spent his formative years. He was educated at St. Jarlath's College in nearby Tuam and, after leaving school, he started working in the lab of the local sugar factory.
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