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Poll: Will you drink alcohol today?

What’ll yours be?

AT THIS TIME every year, the same debate emerges – whether Irish people use St Patrick’s Day as an excuse to imbibe.

Writing in TheJournal.ie today, a former barman argues that Ireland is “hopelessly devoted to alcohol”.

But many people view today as a family day – one of parades, junk food and, maybe, a bit of Irish dancing.

What about you? Will you drink alcohol today?


Poll Results:

No (12543)
Yes (8519)
Not sure yet (2437)

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