Career
Born in Inistioge, County, Lyng first excelled at hurling in his youth. He enjoyed Leinster success at colleges level with. Lyng made his debut on the inter-county scene at the age of eighteen when he first linked up with the minor team
An All-Ireland runner-up in this grade, he was later an All-Ireland runner-up with the under-21 team and an All-Ireland runner-up with the intermediate team
Lyng joined the extended senior panel during the 2014 championship. His acting success include playing Lorcan Meehan,son of Carol Meehan in Fair City from 2002 to 2007.