Glen Hansard's Dublin Funeral Draws Eddie Vedder, Bono, and Irish Music Community
On Tuesday, St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin hosted the funeral for Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter who tragically passed away at 56 due to a motorcycle accident the previous Wednesday. The ceremony included musical tributes from various artists, such as Eddie Vedder and Markéta Irglová, with whom Hansard shared an Oscar in 2008 for the song "Falling Slowly." Attendees included U2's Bono and The Edge, with Bono sharing a condolence message from Patti Smith. The Frames provided musical support, while fans outside watched the service on screens. Following the public ceremony, a private gathering took place, and the event was streamed live online.
Key facts
- Glen Hansard's funeral held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
- Hansard died the previous Wednesday at age 56 in a motorcycle accident.
- Eddie Vedder and Markéta Irglová performed 'Song of Good Hope'.
- Irglová and Hansard won the 2008 Oscar for Best Original Song for 'Falling Slowly' from the film Once.
- Bono and The Edge attended; Bono played a condolence message from Patti Smith.
- Other performers included Lisa Hannigan, Declan O'Rourke, Damien Rice, Paddy Casey, Mundy, and Imelda May.
- Bob Dylan's 'Forever Young' was sung as the coffin was carried out.
- Hundreds of fans gathered outside the cathedral; the service was broadcast live.
- Hansard had a special relationship with Italy, particularly Lucca.
- The coffin was saluted by fans along the route to the cemetery.
Entities
Artists
- Glen Hansard
- Eddie Vedder
- Markéta Irglová
- Bono
- The Edge
- Lisa Hannigan
- Declan O'Rourke
- Damien Rice
- Paddy Casey
- Mundy
- Imelda May
- Patti Smith
- Bob Dylan
- Bruce Springsteen
- Marketa Irglova
- Ed Sheeran
- Sinéad O'Connor
- Shane McGowan
- Colin Davidson
Institutions
- Pearl Jam
- U2
- The Frames
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- The Swell Season
- Irish Museum of Modern Art
- St Patrick's Cathedral
Locations
- Dublin
- Ireland
- Italy
- Lucca
- Temple Bar
- Grafton Street
- Coachella