IN AND AROUND St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin 8, there are striking scenes as mourners gather for the funeral of musician Glen Hansard.

Since Hansard’s death at the age of 56 last week in a road crash in west Dublin, there has been an outpouring of public love and recognition for the frontman of The Frames. 

Friends, family and fans of Hansard have flocked to the cathedral to pay their respects. The funeral service begins at 1.30pm, but organisers warned that space within the historic cathedral is extremely limited due to demand. 

Fans have taken to the surrounding park to watch the service’s livestream.

Here are some standout images from the congregation so far:

St Patrick's Park pictured shortly before 1pm. Rónán Duffy / TheJournal Rónán Duffy / TheJournal / TheJournal

A host of famous faces have arrived to pay their respects: among them Bono, Chris O’Dowd, Steve Coogan, Hozier, Imelda May, Gerry Adams, Dermot Kennedy, John Carney, BP Fallon, and Tom Dunne.

John Carney, Steve Coogan and Sinn Féin politicians Eoin Ó Broin and Lynn Boylan. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

Declan O'Rourke and Chris O'Dowd pictured outside the cathedral. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

U2 frontman Bono, who is to read a poem at the service, arrived earlier this afternoon.

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Bono pictured arriving at the funeral.

Crowds gather in the park for the funeral. Andrew Walsh / The Journal Andrew Walsh / The Journal / The Journal

Mourners carry the coffin bearing Glen Hansard to the cathedral.

Family and mourners carry the coffin of Oscar winner and musician Glen Hansard before his funeral. Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie / RollingNews.ie