Dolly Parton fans reflect on singer's affinity with all things Irish

Dolly Parton wowed the audience in Belfast at a sell-out concert at the Waterfront Hall. Picture: Alan Lewis

Dolly Parton wowed the audience in Belfast at a sell-out concert at the Waterfront Hall. Picture: Alan Lewis

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 - 21:39
Alex Cunningham

The death of Dolly Parton was felt in all corners of the world, and Ireland was no different.

Throughout her touring days, she played to sold-out crowds in Dublin and Belfast, intimate pub gatherings in Kerry, and two gigs at Live at the Marquee in Cork in 2008 and 2014.

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