Shane MacGowan's widow Victoria Mary Clarke joined thousands of well-wishers to commemorate Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard. 'He's done so much for Irish music. Former Irish president Michael D Higgins said Hansard was a 'wonderful musician and performer' who had a gift for storytelling. The Wren's Nest, a pub in Dublin dating back to 1588, has posted an online tribute, saying: 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Glen Hansard. Songwriter Barra Donovan said Hansard was a 'hero' of his and described meeting Hansard in Dublin last month.