Tributes paid to Dublin man (29) who died while travelling in Bolivia

Sean Ryan

A GAA club has paid tribute to one of its members who was killed in a road accident in Bolivia last weekend.

Oisín Hoy (29) from Clontarf in Dublin died after the car he was travelling in was involved in an accident close to the famous salt flats near the city of Potosi on Friday, June 27th.

Local police said Mr Hoy was with a group of seven who were on their way to visit a volcano when the car they were travelling in flipped. Mr Hoy died en route to hospital.

Paying tribute, Clontarf GAA club said Mr Hoy's death had created a "sense of deep shock" within the community.

"Oisín was a long-standing member of the club having played all the way through the juvenile ranks in hurling and football and into the world of adult football. He is remembered by all who played with him or coached him as a hugely positive person.

"He always presented with a smile and made a significant contribution to any team he played with".

The club’s tribute also detailed his love of travelling and his "deep interest in other countries, cultures and, above all, in people".

In a statement, Mr Hoy's family said: "Our beautiful free spirited Oisín has died after a car accident. He was living his life to the fullest on his Bolivian adventure. Loved so much by his parents Mary and Kevin, his siblings Peter, Niamh and Caoimhe, as well as Kevin Mary (lost through miscarriage), family, friends and everyone who met him.

"If you wish to show support during this time, please donate to the below charities, Oscar Kids, Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Home Tree or plant a native tree or pollinator plants to represent how Oisín was everywhere and will continue to be."

No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.