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Poll: Today is Ireland Reads day - How many books do you read in a year?

Ireland Reads Day, which celebrates reading and promote the power of reading for enjoyment and well-being.

TODAY IS IRELAND Reads Day, which takes place each February to celebrate reading and promote the power of reading for enjoyment and well-being.

Events will be taking place in some local libraries today to mark the event.

It can be hard to find the time to sit down and read, so on Ireland Reads Day, we want to know: How many books do you usually read in a year?

Poll Results:

More than 20 (3427)

11-20 (2066)

6-10 (1680)

None (1593)

4-5 (1153)

2-3 (1128)

1 (599)

None
1
2-3
4-5
6-10
11-20
More than 20

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