Dublin GAA club Ballyboden St Enda's has paid a touching tribute to member Eoghan Culligan who was one of the six young Irish students who died in the Berkeley tragedy.

Eoghan lost his life yesterday along with Nick Schuster, Lorcán Miller, Eimear Walsh, Olivia Burke and Ashley Donohoe when a balcony collapsed in California.

"It is with great regret and sadness that we inform you that Ballyboden St Enda's member Eoghan Culligan was one of the six people who tragically lost their lives in Berkeley, California earlier today (16th June 2015)," a statement from the club reads.

"Eoghan has been a member of Ballyboden St Enda's since childhood and was part of the Minor A Championship team that were beaten by Castleknock GAA in the county final of 2011. He continued to play football with both the Intermediate and Junior teams. Eoghan was very popular with his team mates and this tragic news is keenly felt by all members of our Club, but especially by those players and mentors who knew him well.

"We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to his parents Gerry & Marie and to his brothers Stephen & Andrew and to all the extended Culligan family.

"May we take this opportunity of extending our sympathies to all the families of Eoghan's friends who also lost their lives in this terrible tragedy and to wish those who are injured eventual recovery to full health.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal dílis."

As a mark of respect to Eoghan, the Culligan family and all deceased, tonight's AFL1 fixture between Ballyboden and Ballymun Kickhams has been called off.

Our condolences to all @Bodengaa on the tragic passing of Eoghan & especially to all his family & friends from all at Clann Mhuire #RIP

- Clann Mhuire CLG (@ClannMhuireCLG) June 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with families &friends of Eoghan and all those touched by this terrible tragedy. https://t.co/7fH0ktB0Ms

- Naomh Olaf GAA Club (@NaomhOlaf) June 16, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers from @MOW_GFC https://t.co/KoKfyFjbuU

- Man O'War GFC (@MOW_GFC) June 16, 2015

@Peregrinesgaa: We at St Peregrines offer our sincere condolences. May he rest in peace X @Bodengaa https://t.co/9tLmvJgf1T

- ST Peregrines GAA (@Peregrinesgaa) June 16, 2015

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