It is understood that the 21-year-old had been living in NYC for a year.Tributes have begun to flow for a young Longford man who was killed in an assault in New York yesterday.
Friends and family have described the 21-year-old as ''a true gentleman'' and are "devastated" over the loss.
Danny McGee from Drumlish, Co. Longford passed away after he was assaulted outside the Gaslight Bar in Queens, in a suspected one-punch attack shortly before 4am yesterday.
Described as a well-liked and popular young man, Danny is also said to have been a talented soccer and GAA player.
His former soccer club, Gaels United, said in a statement on social media that they were "shocked" to hear of his passing and said that all club games are cancelled this weekend as a mark of respect to his family.
"We are all shocked and sad to hear of the untimely death of Danny McGee. Danny played with our club for many years and we are shocked to hear of his passing," a spokesperson for the club said.
"He was a true gentleman, always very friendly with a great smile and sense of humour. He played soccer with great passion and was proud to captain the Longford Kennedy cup team in 2011."
Meanwhile, his former GAA club Fr Manning Gaels, of which he played for up until he emigrated to the US this year, described him as a "gentleman".
"Above all, he was a young gentleman, with a great sense of humour, who was loved by all who knew him. To his heartbroken family and wide circle of friends we extend our deepest sympathy," the club said.
''Terrible shock.''
Friends of Danny took to social media to express their grief.
"Such a terrible shock, what a great character. He will be sadly missed, RIP Danny," one pal wrote.
Local Fine Gael councillor Martin Mulleady, who said he knew Mr McGee personally, expressed his sympathies with Mr McGee's family last night.
"I knew him very well. He was very well liked and comes from a highly respected local family," he said.
"It's awful, awful news to get and my heart goes out to his family at this time," Mr Mulleady said.
New York police say no arrests have been made, however, investigations are ongoing.
