Gains for ISEQ

The ISEQ index of Irish shares gained some ground this evening up 26 points to 4347.27 at market close.

There were mixed fortunes in all sectors, Irish Life and Permanent lead the financials jumping 29c to €5.43, all the others remained in negative territory - Bank of Ireland fell 13c to €5.17, AIB dropped 2c to €8.13 and Anglo Irish Bank fell 1c to €5.26.