ISEQ up despite downturn in construction sector

The ISEQ index of Irish shares ended the day in positive territory up 176.81 points to 4689.87 by market close.

Despite the release of yet another report signalling a further drop in activity within the construction sector, it was positive news all round for the construction heavyweights. CRH soared an impressive 64c to €19.04. Kingspan gained 35c to €7.35 and McInerney was up a mere 2c to end the day on 37c per share.