Updated 7.55am

A YOUNG IRISHMAN who died following an incident while travelling in East Africa has been named locally as Govan Byrne.

The man in his 20s died over the weekend in Tanzania where he had been staying. It’s believed he died after a fall.

Tributes have been paid to the Dublin man from his local GAA club Naomh Mearnog, as well as many others.

Govan byrne a true legend always the the soul of the party & everyone's friend you will never be forgotten pic.twitter.com/KodQuDak3O
— Naomh Mearnóg (@naomhmearnog) August 16, 2015

Naomh Mearnog / Twitter

The thoughts of everyone at @portmarnockafc are with the family and friends of Govan Byrne of @naomhmearnog at this very sad time. R.I.P.
— Portmarnock AFC (@portmarnockafc) August 16, 2015

Portmarnock AFC / Twitter

Our deepest sympathy to family & Friends of Govan Joliffe Byrne,
R.I.P Govan, You will be missed. x
— Tamango Nightclub (@tamangoniteclub) August 16, 2015

Tamango Nightclub / Twitter

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the family of an Irish citizen in Tanzania.

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Additional reporting Christina Finn

First published 16 August 14.42pm