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Tom Dunne: Patti Smith voice note stopped the clocks at Glen Hansard's funeral
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Thousands turn out to pay tribute to 'trailblazer' Glen Hansard at public wake 
The frontman of Irish band The Frames was killed in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin last week. 

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Watch: Glen Hansard felt small venues were 'magical' 
Watch: Glen Hansard felt small venues were 'magical' 
Edel Curtin of Coughlans Bar reflects on her memories of Glen Hansard. Hansard played at the Douglas Street venue occasionally from 2016. 

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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Public wake to be held today to honour Glen Hansard
The life of The Frames frontman and Commitments actor will be celebrated at the Baroque Chapel of the Irish Museum of Modern Art.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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Cork musicians pay tribute to Glen Hansard's impact on Irish music and grassroots performers
Friends, musicians and venue owners recall an artist whose generosity shaped Irish music far beyond the spotlight

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

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'Glen was a legend to many of us': Musicians gather for memorial busk tribute to Glen Hansard
Musicians assembled at the statue of folk singer Luke Kelly near Grafton Street to sing songs made famous by Hansard, including a rousing rendition of 'Falling Slowly' as books of condolence open in Dublin and Cork

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

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Watch: The late Glen Hansard and late Christy Dignam sing at Apollo House
The late Glen Hansard and late Christy Dignam from Aslan sing Crazy World together at Apollo House on Poolbeg Street in Dublin on the 20th December 2016.

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

'A choir of angels in one man': Tributes continue for Glen Hansard as book of condolences opens in Cork
'A choir of angels in one man': Tributes continue for Glen Hansard as book of condolences opens in Cork
The Lord Mayor of Cork, councillor Damian Boylan, opened and signed a book of condolences for the Oscar-winning musician on Thursday

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Glen Hansard: From busking on Dublin's streets to accepting an Oscar in Hollywood 
Glen Hansard: From busking on Dublin's streets to accepting an Oscar in Hollywood 
The late Frames' frontman had an incredible life in music, as well as having a part in two hugely-significant Irish films 

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Esther McCarthy: 'It was never just a gig with Hansard, it was a chance to share, to inspire, to entertain'
Esther McCarthy: 'It was never just a gig with Hansard, it was a chance to share, to inspire, to entertain'
Like everyone who ever connected with his music or stood in a room big or small while he sang, the news lands hard

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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In pictures: Glen Hansard's life and career from The Frames to Once 
Oscar-winning Irish musician and activist Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin on Wednesday. Here, we look back at his career through pictures 

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

'A great, genuine talent and a lovely man': Tom Dunne on Glen Hansard
S 'A great, genuine talent and a lovely man': Tom Dunne on Glen Hansard
I'd known Glen since the 1990s and watched him emerge through his brilliant band The Frames 

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

The Frames review: Remembering Glen Hansard's last gig in Cork
The Frames review: Remembering Glen Hansard's last gig in Cork
The Frames' appearance in West Cork in February 2026 was part of a tour to highlight the need for music fans to support small venues 

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

As it happened: President Connolly and Bruce Springsteen lead tributes to 'incomparable' Glen Hansard
As it happened: President Connolly and Bruce Springsteen lead tributes to 'incomparable' Glen Hansard
The 56-year-old died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash near the Strawberry Beds in Lucan

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Oscar winning musician Glen Hansard dies after motorcycle crash in Dublin 
Oscar winning musician Glen Hansard dies after motorcycle crash in Dublin 
The Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and The Frames frontman died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Dublin on Wednesday.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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