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WELL, HELLO DOLLYS!

CURLY, big blonde hair; balloon boobs; ankle boots; a checked shirt; and a guitar are the things that would best describe Dolly Parton (77) if she was seen in town roaming the streets. But this is not the actual American country singer who was spotted roaming the streets of Listowel in County Kerry, Ireland. Just under 1 000 Dolly lookalikes dolled up to honour her.

The sea of blonde wigs in the small town came out on 24 June to set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of

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