Overview
- Glen Hansard, 56, died following a single‑vehicle motorcycle collision on Wednesday after emergency services responded to reports shortly before 4:30 a.m. on the R109 near Strawberry Beds.
- ATC Management confirmed Hansard's death in an early statement saying the family is 'deeply shocked and heartbroken' and asking for privacy while thanking the emergency services.
- Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined and temporarily closed sections of the road as police asked anyone who saw the crash or has camera footage to contact Lucan Garda Station or the Garda confidential line.
- Hansard rose from busking in Dublin to lead The Frames, starred in The Commitments, co‑wrote and performed the Oscar‑winning song 'Falling Slowly' from Once, and is survived by his partner Maire Saaritsa and their young son.
- Tributes from political leaders and fellow musicians have been widespread and officials say further details will be released only as the Garda inquiry continues.