Dolly Parton thinks she's more of 'an eyesore than an icon'Dolly Parton has said that she thinks she is more of "an eyesore than an icon". She told the UK's Closer magazine: "I say I'm more of an eyesore than an icon in some of the stuff I wear. She added: "I can wear a tracksuit and look like hell when I'm at home! She said: "I do have a great sense of humour. "Everyone should try to develop a good sense of humour if you don't have one, because that makes life so much easier and so much more fun!"

Some 3,222 potential victims of human trafficking were rescued and 17,793 irregular migrants also identified as part of raids carried out at the end of September and beginning of October. “It’s not going to happen overnight, but it’s going to continue to be a massive coordinated effort by many partners”. It’s a growing issue.”The problem is “more than any one country”, he said as he told how the operation shone the “spotlight on the threat that human trafficking presents to the globe”. This led to three suspects being arrested after the National Crime Agency (NCA) found them living in the UK. In many of these cases victims were being “lured with false promises of employment and are kept there through intimidation and abuse”.

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Ballycumber pub hosts 'Shave or Wax' in aid of Offaly Down Syndrome AssociationBallycumber pub The Gav Inn will be hosting a 'Shave or Wax' event in aid of Offaly Down Syndrome Association on Saturday, November 30 at 9pm. Each participants transformation will symbolise their solidarity with the Down Syndrome community and the commitment to make Offaly a more inclusive place for people with Down syndrome. "‘Shave or Wax with Paul & Friends’ is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a celebration of resilience, community spirit, and the incredible potential of people with Down syndrome,” said Robbie Donnelly, Branch Administrator for Offaly Down Syndrome Association. Funds raised from this event will support Offaly Down Syndrome Association’s wide range of programs and services, which include early intervention, educational support, career training, and social initiatives for people with Down syndrome across all age groups. These programs are instrumental in helping members of the Down syndrome community lead healthy, fulfilling lives with access to the resources they need to thrive.

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Gardai investigate Abbeyknockmoy burglaryGARDAI are investigating a burglary that occurred in the Abbeyknockmoy area last week. On Saturday, November 2 between 1.30pm and 3pm a house was broken into in Culliagh North. During this break-in a quantity of jewellery was stolen. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have seen any persons or vehicles acting suspiciously in the area to contact Barnaderg Station on 093-049212 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

She said that subsequent inspections, however, indicated that Mr Canty was not abiding by the terms of the farm plan he had agreed to. Giving evidence, Edward Myers, senior veterinary inspector for Cork South, told the court that he had been dealing with Mr Canty since 2017. Mr Myers said that Mr Canty had a “long history of failure to comply” and his primary concern was for animal welfare at the farm. Mr Myers told the court it was his opinion that the high death rate among calves at Mr Canty’s farm was “down to poor animal husbandry and care for the animals". She asked Mr Myers to write “a very specific letter” to Mr Canty at the earliest opportunity to ask him to focus very seriously on the options open to him.

Keane’s XL celebrates ten year anniversaryAMY Keane, owner and operator of Keane’s XL Caherlistrane recently invited customers and the wider community to celebrate the occasion of their tenth anniversary of serving the local community by attending a Customer Appreciation Day. The event served to signal the milestone anniversary, but also to thank their local customers for their patronage over the years. Keane’s XL, which is co-managed by Tanya Warren, provides employment to 15 people locally. We are massively a community driven shop ran by the community for the community and we have employed almost 40 staff since we first opened our doors. Our staff go above and beyond, and we have always been incredibly lucky in that regard,” commented Amy Keane.

Offaly community expected to be without water for hours due to burst pipeUisce Éireann said the public water supply to an area of Offaly is being interrupted today (Wednesday) due to a burst main. It said the pipe burst was causing water supply problems for residents in Durrow, Ballybought, and surrounding areas in the north of the county. Uisce Eireann listed the issue on its website today and said repair works were scheduled to take place until 10pm tonight. It added that affected residents should "allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time" for their water supply to fully return.

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Bridgerton’s Lady Danbury Adjoa Andoh on hacking beauty over 50By Lara Owen, PAAs the face of the new Boots Christmas advert, actor Adjoa Andoh has a fresh-faced approach to make-up. Known for her regal role as Lady Danbury in Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, Andoh’s beauty regime is far more humble than her onscreen persona. Photo: Yui Mok/PA ImagesHaving spent nearly four decades “looking at [her] face,” Andoh has arrived on the importance on skincare above all else. You’ve got to feed your skin, you’ve got to drink a ton of water and you have got to sleep. So it took me quite a while to come around to the idea that you need to wear factor 50.

As Donald Trump was named America’s 47th president-elect, the world’s news outlets reacted rapidly – and in a multitude of ways. American media were anxious about the future of democracyUncertainty was the prevailing mood in the American news. Many outlets felt Trump’s victory was an unlikely comeback from his 2020 loss to current President Joe Biden. Whilst the American media seemed hesitant to editorialise, the British media on both the left and the right had no such hang-ups. A similarly triumphalist Daily Mail headline read: “Sore loser American liberals lose their minds over Trump’s victory”.

Eoin ReynoldsThree young men accused of the "savage" murder of gunman Tristan Sherry at a busy Dublin steakhouse last Christmas Eve entered not guilty pleas at the Special Criminal Court on Wednesday morning. Noah Musueni (18), Michael Andrecut (22), and David Amah (18) each formally entered not guilty pleas to the murder of Tristan Sherry. The court has heard that a hooded Sherry entered Browne's Steakhouse with his face covered and shot and killed Jason Hennessy Snr, before moments later being dragged to the ground. She said the prosecution intends to prove that each of the three murder accused engaged in unlawful violence with the intention to kill or cause serious injury and Tristan Sherry died as a result. Brandon Hennessy (21) of Sheephill Avenue, Dublin 15 is also charged with violent disorder.

The rest of this week is expected to be rather cloudy and rainy, with highs of 17C, Met Éireann has said. Today is set to be mostly cloudy, dry and very mild. Some patches of drizzle are expected while the hill and coastal fog might linger in the southern and eastern parts. The other areas might see a brighter spell as temperatures will range between 14 and 17C, with fresher winds near western coasts. This week will see changeable weather with plenty of clouds and occasional rainfall, Met Éireann has said.

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