Tributes paid to Irish man who died in Queenstown accident

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12:04pm

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Dillon McDermott, a man from Galway, Ireland, has died following a balcony fall in Queenstown on 22 October. Mourners have described him as a positive and uplifting person. His body is expected to be repatriated to Ireland.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 28 Oct 2025, 10:07am

   Queenstown balcony fall tragedy: Tributes for young Irishman Dillon McDermott who died in accident (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 28 Oct 2025, 12:04pm

   Shock and heartbreak after Irish man Dillon McDermott dies in Queenstown balcony fall (opens in new tab)