Irish country stars Carlin and Buckley pay respects to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's death has been felt across the world since it was announced on Tuesday evening, from her native Tennesse to the village of Ventry in County Kerry, where in 1990 she stopped in for a song and a drink in a rural pub.
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- Irish singers Máiréad Carlin and Claudia Buckley expressed deep admiration for Dolly Parton.
- Carlin recalled a personal meeting with Parton, who offered advice on artistic integrity.
- Buckley described Parton as a "true icon" and her biggest inspiration.
- Parton's Imagination Library has provided free books to children in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- The Imagination Library was inspired by Parton's father's inability to read or write.
- Father Brian D'Arcy shared multiple encounters with Parton, noting her faith and generosity.
- Parents like Joanne McShane highlighted the positive impact of the Imagination Library on their children's reading habits.
- Children's book author Oliver Jeffers met Parton and praised her warmth and genuine interest in people.
- Meg Fletcher, regional director for the Imagination Library in Northern Ireland, called Parton the "dreamer in-chief."
- Dolly Parton impersonator Kirsty Coard described Parton as a "light to the world."
- Parton made an impromptu visit to a pub in Ventry, County Kerry, in 1990.