Man remembered as 'spirited adventurer' at packed funeral after Bolivia crash
A Dublin man who died when the 4x4 he was travelling in overturned in South America was described at his funeral mass as a free spirited adventurer who loved life. Oisin Hoy, 29, from Clontarf in Dublin, was among a group of seven in a Toyota Landcruiser when the accident occurred on Bolivia’s famous salt flats last month. Well over 1,000 mourners attended the funeral mass at St Gabriel’s Church in Clontarf on Saturday and such was the crowds that many mourners had to stand outside as there was no room inside. Oisin’s heartbroken parents Mary and Kevin and his siblings Peter, Niamh and Caoimhe heard tributes to Oisin who was described as one of the loveliest people you could ever meet. The funeral mass was told that Oisin was a keen sportsman who loved adventure and travelling who would go out of his way to help others. He had a deep interest in other countries, cultures and peoples and was a seasoned traveller. Mourners were told that Oisin was a member of Clontarf GAA Club since he was a child and played all the way through the juvenile ranks in hurling and football and into the world of adult football. Mr Hoy’s family are also deeply rooted in the club with his father Kevin the club’s vice-chair while his mother Mary is an active committee member. Dozens of members of the club attended the funeral mass yesterday and formed a guard of honour. Oisin was killed when the 4x4 overturned in Bolivia and it is understood that the group was on their way to a local volcano when the vehicle flipped over and travelled for a further 40 metres before coming to a halt on its side. He was gravely injured and was being brought to a hospital in the nearby city of Potosi when he died en route. Five others, including two Bolivians, two Germans and a Dutchman were also injured with three requiring hospital treatment in Potosi due to the severity of their injuries. The family had requested that no flowers be sent and instead asked those who you wished to pay their respect and show their support to donate to a number of named charities. They also asked those who want to remember Oisin to plant a native tree or pollinator plants to represent how he was everywhere and will continue to be. After Oisin’s coffin was carried by pallbearers from the church the funeral courtage made its way to St Fintan's Cemetery in Sutton for burial. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage .
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