TRIBUTES PAID TO FORMER GALWAY STUDENT KILLED IN BOLIVIA

Date Published: 20-Apr-2009

Tributes are being paid to a young GMIT graduate who was gunned down in Bolivia last week.24 year old Michael Dwyer was shot dead by Bolivian police last Thursday, who claim he was part of a plot to assassinate President Evo Morales.The Tipperary man completed a four year construction management degree at GMIT last Autumn and during that time worked as a bouncer in Galway city.Michael also played hurling with Menlo Emmets in the city for two years.This morning, his remains were handed over to Irish authorities in Bolivia.Two Irish diplomats are meeting with officials from the Bolivian Government today to establish the facts surrounding the 24-year-old's death.Tom Lane, who coached Michael Dwyer during his time at city hurling club 'Menlo Emmets' says Michael was 'a bit of a hero' among his team mates.