Oisin Hoy (29) from Clontarf in Dublin, died on Friday while amongst a group of seven travelling on Bolivia’s salt flats in the southwest of the country. He was gravely injured and died on route to the nearby city of Potosi. In a tribute Clontarf GAA said: “It was with a sense of deep shock that we learned of the tragic and all too early death of Oisin Hoy, son of Kevin and Mary. “The Hoys are a real club family: Kevin is currently vice-chair and Mary is an active committee member in the club and Oisin's brother and sisters, Peter, Niamh and Caoimhe have all played for Clontarf. “Oisin 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. “His trademark smile is pictured here with Mary and Kevin after completing the Barcelona marathon on his birthday on 16th March, still representing the club after all these years. “Oisin, however, was more than a footballer. He was an inveterate traveller with a deep interest in other countries, cultures and, above all, in people. This interest in travelling took him to all arts and parts of the world in recent years, most recently to South America. It was there, in Bolivia, that the fatal car crash occurred. “There is little that we can say to Kevin, Mary and the rest of the Hoy family at this tragic time other than to note that we will always remember Oisin as one who brought joy, warmth and happiness to any conversation. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.” Local councillor Kevin Breen has described Mr Hoy as “one of the loveliest persons you’d ever meet”. Clontarf Rugby Club have also paid their respects. The club said: “Condolences from all in Castle Avenue. Thoughts and prayers with The Hoy family.” Funeral arrangements have not yet been confirmed. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said it is “aware of the case and is providing consular assistance. As with all consular cases, the Department does not comment on the details of individual cases.”