Making It Work: Family business weaves its way to fifth generation Tipperary-based John Hanly & Co Woollen Mills faces fresh challenges with Brexit as its owner prepares to hand the business over to his son 17th January, 2021
Brian Hanly, managing director of John Hanly & Co Woollen Mills: ‘Brexit is a complete shambles, a nightmare.’ Photo:Barry Cronin
Brian Hanly is carefully preparing to hand over the reins of the family business to his son John, who will be the fifth generation to run John Hanly & Co Woollen Mills.
But the 59-year-old owner of the Tipperary-based company is in no rush, so laying the groundwork for his son’s succession will be a slow and steady process.
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