Des Lynam and Kylie Minogue both receive OBEs in Queen’s honours list

CLARE-BORN broadcaster Des Lynam joined pop princess Kylie Minogue, veteran chat show host Michael Parkinson and actress Julie Walters on Queen Elizabeth’s new year’s honours list published yesterday.

Mr Lynam will receive an OBE for services to sport and yesterday described the news as “a splendid surprise” which made him feel “truly privileged”.

The Ennis native has presented several high-profile programmes on British television including Grandstand, Match of the Day, Holiday and Countdown, and recently appeared in adverts promoting Setanta Sports’ Premier League coverage.