Poll: Will you make an extra effort to 'buy Irish' this Christmas?

Many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.

By Cónal Thomas Wednesday 21 Oct 2020, 9:45 AM

Oct 21st 2020, 9:45 AM 50,700 Views 129 Comments

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WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.

Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.

As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?

Poll Results:

Yes (6907)

I'll do a mix of both Irish and worldwide (2517)

No (1679)

I don't do Christmas shopping (479)

I don't know/I've no opinion (298)

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Poll: Will you make an extra effort to 'buy Irish' this Christmas?