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Hundreds of people gathered in Dublin as friends, family and fans attended the funeral of Glen Hansard at St Patrick’s Cathedral. The service follows a public wake and comes after the singer’s death in a motorcycle crash near the Strawberry Beds in Lucan earlier this week.
Well-known figures arrive to pay their respects
Several Irish and international artists were among those arriving at the cathedral. Imelda May was one of the first to enter and appeared visibly upset. In a message shared after his death she wrote: ‘Our darling Glen is gone. How can we navigate this without his light? How do we sail without our Captain?’
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Also present were broadcaster Ray D’Arcy, musician Jerry Fish, and actors including Angeline Ball and Maria Doyle Kennedy. Reports said Hozier — who has been linked with performing at the mass — was spotted arriving, and veteran Dublin performer John Sheehan attended in a wheelchair.
Other attendees included musicians Rebecca Mack and Jack Lukeman, DJ and broadcaster BP Fallon, and singer Paul Noonan. Former U2 manager Paul McGuinness arrived shortly before the service began. International figures also attended: Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder was seen arriving in a Mercedes, while film director Ruan Magan and actor Steve Coogan were among those present. Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams and broadcaster Tom Dunne were also in attendance.
Public wake and turnout
On Monday more than 11,000 people paid their respects at a public wake held in the Baroque Chapel at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The event drew large crowds and reflected the wide following Hansard had built over decades.
At St Patrick’s Cathedral, space inside is limited. Hundreds who could not come inside gathered in St Patrick’s Park, where large screens have been set up and Hansard’s music is being played for mourners.
Family requests donations in place of flowers
The family has asked that donations be made to the Simon Community and Ukrainian Action Ireland in lieu of flowers or gifts.
