Buskers Play Falling Slowly in Memory of Hansard

The ginormous legacy - and modest fortune - Glen Hansard leaves behind

From busking on Grafton Street to winning an Oscar, singer-songwriter Glen Hansard left an indelible footprint on the global music scene. The musician, who died on Wednesday, was known for his generosity, helping raise millions for homeless charities over the course of his career. But company filings show Hansard also made sure he had his own little nest egg tucked away, with combined net assets of just over €1million held through the two privat…

Musicians gather in Dublin to pay tribute to Glen Hansard

The memorial singalong took place close to where the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter staged his annual Christmas Eve charity busk.

Fans sing ‘Falling Slowly’ in tribute to Glen Hansard

Fans sing ‘Falling Slowly’ in tribute to Glen Hansard

'Glen was a legend to many of us': Musicians gather for memorial busk tribute to Glen Hansard

Musicians assembled at the statue of folk singer Luke Kelly near Grafton Street to sing songs made famous by Hansard, including a rousing rendition of 'Falling Slowly' as books of condolence open in Dublin and Cork

‘It just feels like losing a friend’: Glen Hansard fans take to the street to sing and remember

Crowds gather in Dublin to pay tribute to much-loved musician

Buskers play Falling Slowly in memory of Hansard

A memorial busk has taken place in Dublin city centre to pay tribute to Glen Hansard.