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Glen Hansard speaks to the Phil about influences, activism and the danger of fame

Mary Hartnett fills you in on yesterday’s passionate and emotive conversation with prominent Irish musician and activist, Glen Hansard

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Best known for his roles in the iconic film The Commitments and Academy Award winning musical Once, Glen Hansard yesterday took to the stage in the GMB’s Debating Chamber yesterday as he was awarded the Phil’s  Gold Medal of Honorary

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Patti Smith recieves the Burke Medal at the Hist

The award-winning author, poet and influential singer-songwriter warmly accepted the Medal for Oustanding Contribution to Discourse through the Arts yesterday at the GMB.

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“She communicated an inspiring message about the power of individuals to effect change in the world, saying: “The people have the power to redeem the work of fools.””

Singer-songwriter Patti Smith visited the Hist yesterday afternoon to receive the Burke