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Glen Hansard's Final Farewell in Dublin
1 Aug
Summary
- A public wake for Glen Hansard will be held at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
- His funeral service is scheduled for St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
- Donations are requested for Dublin's Simon Community or Ukrainian Action.
The family of acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has shared details regarding his public memorial and funeral services. A public wake is scheduled for Monday, August 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baroque Chapel within IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. This event will allow those wishing to pay their respects to see Hansard lie in repose.
The funeral service will be conducted at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday, August 4th, commencing at 1:30 p.m. While the service is open to the public, capacity within the cathedral will be extremely limited due to anticipated attendance. The proceedings will be broadcast live by RTE News and RIP.IE.
Friends and family will provide the music for the funeral. The family has kindly requested that, in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made to Dublin's Simon Community, which supports individuals experiencing homelessness, or to Ukrainian Action. They have also asked for privacy during this difficult time for his family and friends.
