Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard

No Comment Video. Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 05/08/2026 - 15:57 GMT+2 Hundreds gather in Dublin to honour Glen Hansard as musicians, actors and fans pay tribute during the singer-songwriter's funeral service Hundreds of mourners gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday for the funeral of Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who died last week in a motorcycle crash at age 56. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Family, friends and fans were joined by figures including Bono, Steve Coogan, Chris O'Dowd, Hozier and Imelda May, while crowds outside watched the service on large screens in St. Patrick's Park. Eddie Vedder performed "The Song of Good Hope" with Markéta Irglová, Hansard's former musical and screen partner. Bono remembered him as a man whose warmth left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Death singer Top stories Now playing Next Dublin bids farewell to singer-songwriter Glen Hansard Now playing Next Fires rage after Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv Now playing Next Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Anger, fear, shock and compassion: Ceuta's uncertain path back to normality Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 5th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Hundreds flee homes as Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption continues Now playing Next Shocking video shows Russian drone hunting civilian at Kherson market Now playing Next Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026 Now playing Next EU ministers back Spain, seeking to calm tensions after Morocco crisis Now playing Next Where does Ukraine's EU bid have the most support? Now playing Next Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson Now playing Next Suspect accused of killing woman found in suitcase in Greece gives statement Now playing Next How is this country attracting manufacturing investment? Now playing Next EU releases €1.4 Billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian asset profits after Kyiv attacks Now playing Next German police deploy bomb disposal robot at Leipzig airport after explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Civilian hunted and attacked by Russian drone in Kherson No Comment Greece: Firefighters battle major wildfire as strong winds fuel flames No Comment Germany: Yayoi Kusama exhibition breaks attendance record in Cologne No Comment Burned homes, blackened cars: Greek wildfires leave trail of destruction in Porto Germeno EU.XL EU deployed its biggest wildfire response. Is it what Europe needs? Europe News Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine kills at least 17 in Kyiv and surrounding region Brazil Brazil - Argentina diplomatic relations downgrade to 'Chargé d'Affaires' Iran Trump says deal to open Strait of Hormuz could come by Wednesday or Iran will get 'hit very hard' The Cube From TikTok videos to political claims: How misleading information spread during the Ceuta crisis Europe News Spain says 70,000 of 72,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have already returned Europe News EU ministers back Spain, seeking to calm tensions after Morocco crisis Qatar Qatar says whole region engaged in stopping war escalation, but no direct talks yet ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome to discuss Hezbollah disarming Silk Road Adventures The secrets of the desert: Exploring Uzbekistan's ancient landscapes and living traditions Europe News Shocking video shows Russian drone hunting civilian at Kherson market Business BP profit more than doubles as Middle East conflict boosts oil prices Japan Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo, spokesperson says Europe News Greek firefighters hope to contain blaze near Athens as easing winds enable use of waterbombing aircraft Europe in Motion From Spain to Poland: Where does Ukraine's EU bid have the most support? Tech News Apple challenges the UK's second attempt to gain access to iCloud data ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT