The late Glen Hansard – who has died at the age of 56 – used his voice as much for his poetic folk melodies as he did for social causes. He later returned to the Grafton Street area to lead annual charity busks in aid of the capital’s homeless. Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová at the 80th Academy Awards (Alamy/PA)In his Oscar acceptance speech, Hansard urged people to “make art”. Ireland Ryan Tubridy and Dawn O’Porter lead tributes to Glen Hansard after his death Read more“And he said, ‘I’ll do that, I’ll do that’. He said Hansard started ringing philanthropists in Los Angeles and Eddie Vedder, lead vocalist for Pearl Jam.