The funeral of Glen Hansard is getting underway at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. Hundreds of people have gathered to pay their respects to the singer-songwriter. Many have travelled from across Ireland and beyond to get to St Patrick’s Cathedral. He began an annual Christmas Eve charity busk outside the Gaiety Theatre 16 years ago, drawing members of the public to see famous Irish musicians perform in aid of the homeless in the city. He is survived by his brothers, sister, wife and young son.