NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Musicians and mourners attend funeral of songwriter Glen Hansard in Dublin
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Dublin cathedral on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard. Hansard passed away last week following a motorcycle accident at the age of 56.
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Key Facts
- Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash last week.
- Glen Hansard was 56 years old at the time of his death.
- The funeral took place on Tuesday at a cathedral in Dublin.
- Attendees included musicians Bono and Eddie Vedder.
Who's Mentioned
other56“Age at time of death”personGlen Hansard“Deceased singer-songwriter and Oscar winner.”locationSt. Patrick’s Cathedral“Venue for the funeral service.”personEddie Vedder“Musician who performed at the funeral.”personBono“Musician who attended the funeral.”locationDublin“Location of the funeral”personMaire Saaritsa“Widow of Glen Hansard.”personMarkéta Irglová“Musical partner of Glen Hansard.”personBruce Springsteen“Musician who paid tribute.”