Glen Hansard’s final performance captured hours before his death in his favourite pub

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Glen Hansard’s final performance captured hours before his death in his favourite pub

NME · 4 hours ago

Footage has emerged showing Glen Hansard performing at Dublin’s Wren’s Nest pub hours before he reportedly died in a motorcycle crash. The clip has drawn attention because it captures an intimate final appearance by the Irish singer-songwriter, prompting tributes from the pub, fellow musicians and fans.

According to the article, Hansard played acoustic guitar and sang at about 11:15pm on 28 July, before leaving at closing time; he was later found after a reported single-vehicle crash at around 4:30am near Lucan. He was 56 and was known for The Frames, The Swell Season and the film Once, whose song ‘Falling Slowly’ won an Oscar in 2008. Police were reportedly seeking witnesses, while further details of the crash had not been released.

  • Video shows Hansard’s reported final pub performance.
  • He reportedly died in a motorcycle crash hours later.
  • Tributes continue as police seek witnesses.

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