'); The campaign encourages people to read to help with their wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic. By Tadgh McNally Thursday 25 Feb 2021, 11:50 AM Feb 25th 2021, 11:50 AM 7,157 Views 3 Comments Image: Finbarr O'Rourke Image: Finbarr O'Rourke THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE have said they will “squeeze in a read” today, as part of Ireland Reads Day, with over 650,000 minutes of reading pledged so far. The campaign has encouraged the Irish public to get stuck into a book, magazine or newspaper to help with their wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic. People across the country are getting involved with the initiative, and the number of minutes pledged can be tracked live here.