Tributes pour in for Irish student Ciaran O’Boyle as NYPD investigates his death

Ciaran O'Boyle is being remembered fondly in both the US and Ireland following his tragic death in New York City

The death of Ciaran O’Boyle, a 22-year-old student from Co Longford, is reportedly under investigation by the New York Police Department.

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O’Boyle was found unconscious in Brooklyn on August 20. Police were alerted and transported him to nearby Woodhull Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

NYPD said in a statement: "Police responded to a 911 call of an unconscious male in front of 880 Gates Avenue within the confines of the 81 Precinct.”

"Upon arrival officers observed a 22-year-old male unconscious and unresponsive. The male had to trauma to his body consistent with falling from an elevated height. The investigation does not appear to criminal and remains ongoing.”

"The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death."

A source has since told The Irish Mirror: "He went to get beer for his pals but disappeared.”

"His friends then contacted police concerned of his whereabouts, but were informed by officers his body had been found."

O’Boyle’s parents are understood to have flown to the US from Ireland to formally identify their son’s body and bring him home to Ireland.

O’Boyle, who was studying computer engineering at University College Dublin, was reportedly spending time in Canada this summer before traveling to the US on a holiday visa. He was expected to return home to Ireland in the coming days.

Ciaran O'Boyle remembered

The Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Micheal Carrigy said in a statement: "Unfortunately, this tragic accident took place prior to him coming home to his family at the weekend.”

"We want to extend our deepest sympathy to them at this very tragic moment for them in this time of their lives."

On social media, O’Boyle was remembered by a number of GAA clubs and other organizations that he and his family were involved in.

Clonguish GAA:

Longford GAA NY:

Longford Falcons:

Longford Swimming Club:

Cistercian College:

Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs has been assisting the O'Boyle family in the wake of the tragedy.