ISEQ up in early trading

The ISEQ index of Irish shares began the week strongly, rising 43.15 points to 2,462.65 by 11.30am this morning.

Notable risers included Tullow Oil, up 74c to 7.31; CRH, up 37c to 18.77; Elan Corp, up 30c to 4.83, and Glanbia, rising 10c to 2.17.