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11,000 Attend Glen Hansard’s Wake in Dublin

8/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Over 11,000 people attended Glen Hansard’s wake at the Baroque Chapel, Royal Hospital Kilmainham on August 3, 2026.
His wicker coffin rested on a table with greenery, apples and his guitars while trad musicians played.
Markéta Irglová, Paddy Casey, Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Colm Mac Com Iomaire paid respects.
The family asked donations to the Simon Community and Ukrainian Action, and the funeral will be on August 4, 2026 at St Patrick’s Cathedral with an RTÉ News broadcast.

History

Historical Context

Luke Kelly, founding member of The Dubliners, died on 30 January 1984, a year that also saw RTÉ launch its Morning Ireland programme and Dublin inaugurate the DART rail service. His widely attended funeral helped cement a tradition of large musical commemorations that continue to draw thousands of fans and raise charity funds across Ireland.

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Story summary

Over 11,000 people attended Glen Hansard’s wake at the Baroque Chapel, Royal Hospital Kilmainham on August 3, 2026.
His wicker coffin rested on a table with greenery, apples and his guitars while trad musicians played.
Markéta Irglová, Paddy Casey, Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Colm Mac Com Iomaire paid respects.
The family asked donations to the Simon Community and Ukrainian Action, and the funeral will be on August 4, 2026 at St Patrick’s Cathedral with an RTÉ News broadcast.

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