Tributes paid to talented GAA player killed in horror crash in Australia

“Ryan was a member of their Senior Football team and has been in Australia. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends at this deeply sad time.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”

The crash is understood to have happened at around 4.40 am local time, when the elderly man's vehicle collided with three vehicles travelling northbound.

Ryan Straney, 27, was in one of the northbound vehicles and died at the scene.

The 96-year-old man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for mandatory testing and minor injuries.

New South Wales Police has confirmed that an investigation is underway. 

A death notice posted by O'Kanes Funeral Directors for Ryan Straney reads: "Passed away suddenly 15th April in Sydney, Australia as the result of a tragic accident. Late of Upper Springfield Road, Belfast. Beloved son of Vincent and Sharon, loving brother to Declan and Calum. Cherished grandson of Geordie and Theresa. He will be sadly missed by his wider family circle and friends at home and abroad.

"Funeral arrangements to follow. RIP"

Many paid tributes on social media, describing Ryan as a "wonderful guy". He was also a talented sportsman with another noting that he was a "great player to watch".