Book of condolence for Glen Hansard to be made available in Dublin's Mansion House

A book of condolence for Glen Hansard will be available to the public at Dublin's Mansion House on Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31. It will be open from 10am to 4pm each day, following the musician's death today, July 29 aged 56.

The announcement was made by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daryl Barron, who also confirmed that an online Book of Condolence has been opened on the Dublin City Council website.

"I am absolutely stunned to hear this tragic news of the death of Glen Hansard," Barron said in a statement.

"Words fail us at a time like this but on behalf of all the citizens of Dublin I want to extend my sincere condolences to Glen's family and friends."

Reflecting on Hansard’s legacy, Barron highlighted his work with The Frames, his role as Outspan Foster in The Commitments, and his contribution to the Christmas Eve Busk.

“From Outspan Foster in The Commitments, to lead singer in The Frames, his Oscar win for the song ‘Falling Slowly’, and his work in the community especially around the Christmas Eve Busk for the Dublin Simon Community, Glen will be remembered very fondly by generations of Dubliners,” he said.

Hansard and the Christmas Eve Busk received a Lord Mayor’s Award in 2024 in recognition of their work supporting people experiencing homelessness.

Barron concluded his statement: “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”

Hansard's death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across Ireland and beyond. Former President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins was among those paying tribute, while artists including Rachel Zegler, Damien Dempsey, Hozier, Imelda May and Kodaline celebrated his extraordinary contribution to music, activism and Irish culture.

Rising from busking on Dublin's Grafton Street to become one of Ireland's most celebrated musicians, Hansard fronted The Frames before achieving international acclaim with the 2007 film Once. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008 for 'Falling Slowly', co-written with Markéta Irglová, and remained a prominent figure in Ireland's cultural life through his solo work and his longstanding support of the Christmas Eve Busk in aid of Dublin Simon Community.

The online book of condolence for Glen Hansard can be found here.