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Hannie Leahy (1919-2015) – Country Markets Icon of Annesgift, County Tipperary

‘Everything is disposable nowadays,’ observes Hannie Leahy. ‘We were forever washing nappies in soap and water, putting them out on the line. Now you just put the nappy in the bin and get a new one!’