Dolly Parton announces third Irish date

The multi-million selling singer and actress will play The Marquee in Cork on June 21, in addition to already-announced dates in Kilkenny and Belfast.

The shows form part of her huge 'Backwoods Barbie' 2008 world tour, featuring new sets, new costumes and new material from her forthcoming album of the same name, which will hit the shops in February

Tickets for the Cork show go on sale next Thursday, December 20 from Ticketmaster, costing €91.25 seated and €81.25 for GA.