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Podcast: Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams
Episode: SWEETS I USED TO KNOW | Britain’s legacy of shoot-to-kill
Description: SWEETS I USED TO KNOWThere was a Sweetie Shop across from Saint Finian’s School, just above Leeson Street on the Falls Road. It had a large advertisement for Blue Bird Toffees as part of its frontage. It was an attractive feature boasting an iconic Blue Bird in full flight. I call this fine establishment a sweetie shop because my recollection, which may be flawed, is that this shop sold only sweeties. They were there in large glass jars with big screw-on lids. Shelves upon shelves of them. Confections of all descriptions.  Britain’s legacy of shoo...