IN THE WEEK since his death, musician Glen Hansard has amassed over 3,000 written condolences on RIP.ie. Unlike Hansard, the condolence book on Fingleton’s death notice remains closed. He added that the average number of users on the site this year so far was 3.4 million per month. Users are directed how to send flowers or make donations and can also set up email alerts for death notices in a specific town, for example. When questioned on the enduring popularity of RIP.ie, Kelly believed that “it taps into something very Irish — the importance we place on paying our respects and celebrating life”.