Glen Hansard: Family Announces Memorial Arrangements, Public Funeral
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Key Points:
- Glen Hansard’s public wake will be held on Monday, August 3rd, from 11am to 4pm at the Baroque Chapel, IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, where he will lie in repose for those wishing to pay their respects.
- His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th, at 1:30pm at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, and will be open to the public with limited access inside due to expected large attendance.
- Music at the funeral will be performed by Hansard’s friends and family, and a public address system will be set up outside the cathedral to accommodate those unable to enter.
- The funeral will be broadcast live on Irish news stations RTE News and RIP.IE, and the family has requested donations to Dublin’s Simon Community or Ukrainian Action instead of flowers or gifts.
- The family has asked for privacy and respect during this difficult time.
