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Glen Hansard Funeral Honors Music Legacy | Cork News
Glen Hansard’s funeral at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin drew a star-studded tribute, with Bono, Eddie Vedder, and Damien Dempsey performing as fans gathered outside to watch. The service opened with a solemn choir performance by Peadar Ó Riada and Cór Chúil Aodha—known for their haunting presence at Shane MacGowan’s funeral—and featured heartfelt readings, music from The Frames and Marketa Irglova, and a moving speech by his Finnish poet wife, Maire Saaritsa. Led by Very Reverend Doctor William Morton, the ceremony was a powerful celebration of Hansard’s legacy, proving his music…
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