A YOUNG man from Waterford has drowned in Thailand.
The victim was named yesterday evening as David Houlian, 24, from Dungarvan.
The incident is reported to have happened on the popular tourist hotspot of Kho Samui, an island in the south of Thailand.
David was in the country on holidays. The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the Houlihan family.
Dungarvan GAA club paid tribute to ‘Houli’ in a post on their Facebook page last night.
“Everyone in the club is still in shock and disbelief that Houli will never again drive into the club grounds, pull on the Blue jersey, enjoy a chat with his friends in Paddys or play a game of his latest sporting love, golf,” it read.
David is predeceased by his father, Johnny, and comes from a family with a strong association with their local GAA club.
His brothers Paul, Patrick, Adam and Jonathan all played for the club, as did his uncles. His father was also juvenile club chairman before he died.
The club has opened a book of condolences in its clubhouse, which will be available to sign from 9am to 1pm daily.
“The club extends its sincere sympathy to David’s brothers Paul, Patrick, Adam and Jonathan, to Joan, Shannon and John Paul, to all the Houlihan family and to David’s many close friends on the loss of a special one,” the club member said. “Rest in Peace Houli.”
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