Low volumes dominate trading

The Dublin Exchange had a quiet day as the US and British markets were closed. The ISEQ Index closed up 27.14 points at 7678.95.

AIB shed 9c to €18.81 while rival Bank of Ireland jumped 22c on modest trading volumes to €14.33. Anglo Irish gained ground up 26c to €12.51 and Irish life & Permanent also closed higher, up 35c to €19.15.

The construction sector saw advances for Kingspan and Grafton, both strengthening 14c and 9c. Giant CRH closed up 18c on low volumes at €26.68.