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Jack ‘Ginger’ Powell (1913-2015) – Ireland’s Oldest Vet – Toomevara, County Tipperary
‘We went to the neighbours’ houses and we chatted and sang songs and played tricks and enjoyed ourselves. Now you hardly know your neighbours. Young people hardly know their neighbours. It’s not their fault. If we were the same age, we’d be the same. They’re the victim of a way of life.'