Thousands of kids take part in next chapter of Readathon

THOUSANDS of young people across Ireland hit the books yesterday, in aid of a good cause.

The sponsored ‘Readathon’, is designed to encourage young people to read more and raise cash for MS sufferers at the same time.

Some of Ireland’s best known literary figures, including acclaimed author Maeve Binchy, gave their support to the event at St Laurence O’Toole’s Girl’s National School in Dublin.