Glen Hansard’s Funeral Draws Hundreds of Stars and Civilians as Markéta Irglová, Eddie Vedder Perform
"Glen made me feel that the world was a far more magical place than it seemed," said the musician's younger brother, Richard, at a service attended by Bono, Steve Coogan, Chris O'Dowd, Hozier and more.
In Dublin, Glen Hansard was honored during a funeral ceremony on Tuesday. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder joined Swell Season member Markéta Irglová and The Frames for a rendition of "The Song of Good Hope" in remembrance of the departed musician. Vedder and Hansard worked together for over 15 years, performing together often and collaborating on Vedder's album Ukulele Songs and the soundtrack for 2021's Flag Day.
Hansard was also part of Vedder's band, The Earthlings, which supported him on tour in 2022. The musician held a special place in Vedder's daughter Olivia's heart, describing him as "an uncle, collaborator, friend, bonus dad, and favorite singer." Irglová worked with Hansard in The Swell Season and starred in the 2007 film Once, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song for their duet "Falling Slowly."
At Hansard's funeral, Bono delivered a spoken-word version of U2's "Beautiful Day" and played a message left by Patti Smith. Just three years earlier, Lisa O’Neill honored Hansard with a moving performance of "Old Note" at Shane MacGowan's funeral. The 56-year-old singer passed away on July 29th following a motorcycle accident outside Dublin.
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