The Coronas among musicians gathered for Christmas Eve busk in aid of the homeless

Glen Hansard takes part in the annual Christmas Eve busk outside the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, in aid of homeless charity, the Simon Community (Evan Treacy/PA)

Irish musicians gathered in Dublin city centre for the annual Christmas Eve busk in aid of the homeless.

Singers including Glen Hansard, The Coronas and Shobsy performed for hundreds of families and Santa-hat wearing spectators who had gathered for the traditional charity gig.