Video of Glen Hansard ’s final public performance surfaced on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after the Irish musician died in a motorcycle crash near Dublin. Hansard, 56, played at The Wren’s Nest in Chapelizod late Tuesday night, then left around closing time; Gardaí found the single vehicle crash at about 4:30 a.m. Hansard was sitting among fellow musicians during the pub’s weekly traditional Irish music session as the room went nearly silent. A clock behind him showed 11:15 p.m., and his stripped down delivery of one lyric now lands with devastating weight. “Time is the only thing that’s going to fix this now.” One Last Session at The Wren’s Nest The Wren’s Nest said it had been a privilege to host Hansard over the years, praising his talent, generosity, and ability to bring joy to the room. His management confirmed the death Wednesday after Gardaí were alerted to the crash in Dublin’s Strawberry Beds area by a passerby. Hansard became internationally known as the frontman of The Frames, one half of The Swell Season, and the star of the 2007 film Once . He and Markéta Irglová won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Falling Slowly,” while tributes came from Bono , Bruce Springsteen , Warren Ellis, and President of Ireland Catherine Connolly. The final pub appearance also reflected Hansard’s roots: he began busking on Dublin streets and continued showing up for informal music sessions throughout his career.