Main PointsMourners queued at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham to pay their respects to Glen Hansard at a public wake on MondayThe musician’s funeral is taking place at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin city centre from 1.30pm on TuesdayMore than 40,000 fans joined the livestream on YouTube to watchLeading the funeral, the Very Reverend Dr William Morton said it was being held “in thanksgiving for and in celebration” of the musician’s “life, talent, generosity and kindness”.Key ReadsGlen Hansard was a leader, an indomitable force and a natural disruptorTributes paid to Glen Hansard: ‘A troubadour whose gift for storytelling brought so much joy’Glen Hansard: A life and music career in picturesNiamh Browne - 1 minute agoOutside of the cathedral, fans gathered in their droves to watch the broadcast of the funeral. Crowds gather at St Patrick's Park for Glen Hansard funeral Video: Nick Bradshaw Niamh Browne - 9 minutes agoGary Hansard performsBrother of the late musician Gary Hansard shared a heartfelt thanks the thousands of mourners on behalf of the family, before his performance of I Can See God with The Frames. “We want to say how absolutely blown and humbled and thankful we are for the incredibly huge amount of love, honour, and dignity that the people of this country and around the world have shown my brother. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.” Niamh Browne - 19 minutes agoThe AddressReverend William Morton led the address, saying that “there are some people who are remembered not only for what they achieved but for the goodness they brought to the lives of others. Glen was one of those people”. He emphasised Hansard’s “talent, generosity and kindness”. “Glen leaves behind friendships that enriched us, acts of generosity that will never be forgotten, encouragement that gave others confidence and memories that time itself will never erase.”Niamh Browne - 28 minutes agoMaire Saaritsa speaks Maire Saaritsa, wife of the late artist, opens her address by thanking the Gardaí and first repsonders who came to Glen’s aid in wake of the accident “and for the humanity they showed me in my most desperate hour”. She also shared a poem she “penned for Glen in return for the songs he wrote for me”.Her poem was followed by performance of The Song of Good Hope, which was led by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, Hansard’s Once co-star and former romantic partner Markéta Irglova, Thomas Barlett and his band The Frames. Niamh Browne - 38 minutes agoGlen Hansard’s brother Richard speaksRichard Hansard, Glen Hansard’s younger brother describes the musician as “more than an older brother, he was a father figure”. “He had a way of making you feel you mattered,” said Richard. “He made me feel like the world was a far more magical place than it seemed at the time to a young shy boy from north Dublin.”“I know he made ripples, I know he made waves. He has an impact on so many- look at this room. But those ripples and waves began at kitchen tables in Ballymun and Killester, and it is at those kitchen tables that for us he will remain,” he said, to a congregation that stood and clapped when Richard Hansard finished his words. Niamh Browne - 50 minutes agoAfter a moving rendition of Port na Pucaí, performed by Colm Mac Con Iomaire alongside uilleann piper Séamus Ong and Liam Ó Maonlaí of the Hothouse Flowers on kays, Breandáin Ó Beaglaoich paid tribute. The performance was followed by a poem by Breandáin Ó Beaglaoich who described the late star as “an ordinary Ballymun man” and a “one off person who the likes of which we won’t meet again,” before saying farewell to “A dhuine áláinn aoibhinn”. Niamh Browne - 1 hour agoThe funeral service began with Críost Liom, sung by Peadar Ó Riada and Cór Chúil Aodha, the west Cork Gaeltacht male choir.The Very Reverend Dr William Morton led the funeral, welcoming the congregation. He said that Hansard’s wife and family appreciated huge out pouring of support for the funeral. Morton added that the service was being held “in thanksgiving for and in celebration” of the musician’s “life, talent, generosity and kindness”. Among the gifts brought to the altar were an acoustic guitar as well as a photograph of his wife Maire, and his son Christy. Niamh Browne - 1 hour agoThe funeral beginsMore than 40,000 fans joined in the livestream on Youtube as the fire safety precautions were explained to the attendees, as well as a request made to mourners not to take pictures or film during the service. Niamh Browne - 1 hour agoGlen Hansard’s body arrivesThe funeral cortege arrived shortly before 1:30 with the horse-drawn hearse leading the procession followed by Hansard’s wicker coffin being carried shoulder high, writes Conor Pope.Glen Hansard funeral cortège. Photo: Conor Pope The funeral booklet describes the occasion as “A Celebration of the Life of Glen Hansard (21st April 1970 - 29th July 2026)”. Glen Hansard funeral booklet Niamh Browne - 1 hour agoMore musicians arrive:Fifteen minutes ahead of the funeral, Bono and the Edge have joined the slew of musicians attending the service. Imelda May, who had a 35-year-friendship with Hansard and was a long-time collaborator, also entered the cathedral. Imelda May (right) pictured arriving for the funeral of Glen Hansard at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin City Centre this afternoon. Photograph: Colin Keegan, Collins, Dublin