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“I grew up wearing black arm-bands when the hunger strikers died. I went on those marches. I grew up basically a Provo, though I never obviously got into any activities. I was writing 'IRA, Brits out' on walls all over where I grew up, but that was a false sense of Irishness.”

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Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard

Glen Hansard, born on April 21, 1970, in Dublin, Ireland, is a renowned Irish singer and songwriter. Known for his distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics, he is a founding member of the Irish rock band The Frames. Hansard's musical works have been well-received by audiences worldwide, and he has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. more

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