TODAY, IN CASE you didn’t know, is not only 1 July… it’s Fiver Friday.

Listeners to RTE Radio1′s Liveline will have heard about the campaign to call on Irish people to spend an extra €5 in a local business today. Host Joe Duffy said the idea is to “boost the local economy and community”.

Let us know: Are you going to take part in Fiver Friday?

Poll Results:

Yes, I think it's a good idea (555)

I don't think it's going to help, given the scale of our problems (172)

No, I don't want to be told to spend more money (170)

I would if I had it but I don't (136)

Yes, I think it's a good idea
No, I don't want to be told to spend more money
I would if I had it but I don't
I don't think it's going to help, given the scale of our problems

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Poll: Fiver Friday - will you be taking part?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.