Lyons made his Championship debut for Meath in 1979 against Kilkenny, playing at centre back. He became well known playing full back for Meath, following other notable Meath full backs Tommy "The Boiler" McGuiness, Paddy O'Brien and Jack Quinn.
Lyons entered the Championship arena with Meath in 1979 against Kilkenny, playing at centre back. He gained widespread recognition for his time as a full back for Meath, drawing on the experiences of other notable full backs Tommy "The Boiler" McGuiness, Paddy O'Brien, and Jack Quinn.