Famous Irish Musicians

Oscar-Winning Musician Glen Hansard Dead

Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film “Once,” died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56. ATC Management told broadcaster RTE Hansard's family was “deeply shocked and heartbroken.

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'Once' Oscar winner Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash at 56

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Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard, 56, dies in motorbike crash as family ‘deeply shocked’ by tragedy amid probe

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Labour wins Greater Manchester mayoral by-election after marathon vote count

Labour candidate Bev Craig has won the largest by-election in British history as she was voted in as Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham in the job.

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Glen Hansard, Irish Musician Who Won Oscar for 'Once,' Dies in Motorcycle Crash

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Rocker gets special award after 60 years ‘carving out own place in Irish music history’ as star hailed by famous faces

ROCKER Brush Shiels has been honoured with a special award by the Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum. He was surprised with the Lifetime Contribution to Irish Music Award this week. Brush, 80, was

NPR

How one influential Irish musician in America celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Joanie Madden founded the Celtic supergroup Cherish The Ladies. She tells us about what she calls "March Madness" for Irish musicians and the song that's most meaningful for her to play this year. It's St. Patrick's Day, a day to celebrate everything Irish.

Irish Central

Irish baby names inspired by some seriously talented folks from Ireland

For Irish families—or anyone who loves Irish heritage—there’s no shortage of inspiration from Ireland’s biggest names in music and acting over the last few decades. Whether it’s an iconic rock star or an Oscar-winning actor, these names are rich ...