Financial shares in decline
Financial shares were weaker. Allied Irish Bank eased 1.5% to €12.26; Bank of Ireland dropped 4c to €10.76, while Anglo Irish Bank slipped 10c to €8.65. Irish Life & Permanent bucked the negative trend, rising for the second day in succession to €9.95.
Strong interest was seen in Ryanair following the news that the company has announced new routes from Birmingham to compete directly with low-fares competitor MyTravelLite. The stock finished 5c higher at 6.40. Other significant movers included CRH, up 18c to €16.45, while Paddy Power lost 30c to €6.25.
