Mourners gather en masse to bid poignant farewell to beloved Glen Hansard
Stars turn out for funeral, but brother’s voice gives all pause for thought in St Patrick’s Cathedral
Glen Hansard's funeral took place at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on July 29th, 2026, with over 40,000 fans joining the livestream on Youtube. The service was led by The Very Reverend Dr William Morton and featured performances from Eddie Vedder, Markéta Irglova, Thomas Barlett, and The Frames. Hansard's brother Richard described the musician as more than an older brother and a father figure, praising his impact on so many lives.
The funeral cortege arrived with a horse-drawn hearse and Hansard's wicker coffin carried shoulder high. In lieu of flowers, donations were requested for the Simon Community and Ukrainian Action Ireland. Irish and international artists, including Eddie Vedder, Imelda May, Bono, and the Edge, attended the service. Tributes poured in from politicians, public figures, and musicians worldwide, with Bruce Springsteen describing Hansard as a "great musician, a good friend and a generous and gracious man."
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