A BELFAST man has died in Turkey.
The Northern Irish man has been named as 33-year-old Richard Molloy.
Mr Molloy reportedly died on Saturday after travelling to the city of Marmaris to undergo dental work.
The cause of death remains unclear.
He had been travelling with two other men, both from north Belfast, who have both been left critical ill in hospital.
One of the men has been identified as Aaron Callaghan, a former player for St James’ Swifts Football Club.
The confirmation came after a message of support was posted on the club’s Twitter page.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to former first team player Aaron Callaghan today,” it read.
“Everyone at the club are thinking of you during this time and we have both you (and) your friends within our hearts.”
The other man has been named locally as Niall Carson.
According to one update posted on social media, both men are set to be “taken off the machines” and would soon be woken.
However, no formal update on their condition has been provided.
The process of bringing Mr Molloy’s remains home for burial has already begun.
The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is assisting the family during the process.
Colin Bell from the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, told the Belfast Telegraph: “It’s a very difficult situation.”
“The young fellow died out in Turkey after travelling with his two friends,” he said.
“I understand they had been travelling out for dental treatment, we don’t know how it happened but it ended up with Richard dying and the other two lads being seriously ill.”
He added: “At this stage his sister has flown out and she’s been put in touch with the funeral company who are looking after Richard’s repatriation.”
The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs is also providing consular assistance.
“We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Turkey and we are in contact with the Turkish authorities,” a spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office confirmed.
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has spoken with two of the families involved, describing it as a "very, very sad" situation.
"Two of the families are not sure if their loved ones will pull through," he said.
"The support has been tremendous in Belfast and north Belfast in particular and the families I have spoken to really appreciate that".
He asked the public not to engage in speculation about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
"The families are very thankful for the support but do need a bit of space and that includes speculation on social media," he said.
"There's a grieving family here and it doesn't help".
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