Imelda May and Ray D’Arcy were among the celebrities arriving for Glen Hansard’s funeral on Tuesday.
The singer died last week in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a motorbike crash near the Strawberry Beds in Lucan, Dublin.
The Oscar-winning musician’s funeral is taking place 1.30pm at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, after more than 11,000 fans attended his public wake on Monday at the Baroque Chapel at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
Among the first to arrive was singer Imelda May, who looked visibly upset as she walked into the cathedral.
Imelda previously paid tribute to Glen in the wake of his death, saying: ‘Our darling Glen is gone. How can we navigate this without his light? How do we sail without our Captain?’
Former RTÉ star Ray D’Arcy also arrived early at the church, along with singer Jerry Fish.
The Commitments star Angeline Ball, as well as Maria Doyle Kennedy, were also amongst the mourners.
Hozier, who is rumoured to be singing at Glen’s funeral mass, was another celeb seen arriving at the funeral, as was The Dubliners’ John Sheehan, who arrived in a wheelchair.
Musicians Rebecca Mack and Jack Lukeman also arrived at the church ahead of the service starting on Tuesday.
DJ and broadcaster BP Fallon was also spotted amongst the crowds as well as Paul Noonan.
Former U2 manager Paul McGuinness arrived at the mass shortly before 1.30pm, as well as Pearl Jam rocker Eddie Vedder, who arrived in a Mercedes, film director Ruan Magan and actor Steve Coogan.
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams and legendary broadcaster Tom Dunne are also attending Glen’s funeral.
Outside the church, hundreds of people have gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral for the funeral of Oscar-winning singer Glen Hansard.
The funeral, which starts at 1.30pm, is open to the public but there is limited space inside the cathedral.
Large screens have been erected for people who have gathered in St Patrick’s Park beside the cathedral, where the singer’s music is being played.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family has asked that donations be made to the Simon Community and Ukrainian Action Ireland.
