European markets in positive frame
The ISEQ added 116.62 points to 7,719 at the closing bell.
The financial sector increased by 136.03 points overall. AIB added 13c to €19.95. Bank of Ireland was 25c higher at €14.40. Irish Life and Permanent firmed 30c and was €18.80 at the closing bell. Anglo Irish remained unchanged at €11.66.
Construction giant CRH jumped 88c to €26.23. Kingspan Group was 25c better off at €13.65. Grafton Group was 7c stronger at €10.43. McInerney rose 16c to €10.75 after the purchase of British house builder Bowey Homes.
Other main movers included Kerry Group, which gained 56c. Pharmaceutical company Elan added 45c at €11.85. Ryanair was 12c stronger at €7.59.
