Carroll raises stake in ICG to 19.28%

PROPERTY developer Liam Carroll has upped his stake in Irish Continental Group (ICG) from 19% to 19.28%.

Mr Carroll, according to a statement made to the Irish Stock Exchange yesterday, purchased 26,892 shares in the ferry operator currently in the midst of a long-running takeover battle, on Monday.

The shares — bought on his behalf by Dolmen Stockbrokers — were purchased at prices between €24.10 and €25.