Rousing performance by the ISEQ
The ISEQ index of Irish shares more than made up for lacklustre performances earlier in the week with a rousing display, finishing up 101.92 points to 8006.79.
Irish Life and Permanent set the tone for the financials rising 36c to €19.71. AIB rose 25c to €19.48 and Bank of Ireland gained 9c to €15.14.





