ISEQ down slightly

The ISEQ index of Irish shares crept down 25.59 points after today’s trading session.

It was a mixed day for the financials. Irish Life and Permanent improved 13c to €5.75. Allied Irish Banks (down 4c to €2.67) and Bank of Ireland (down 6c to €2.72) failed to make ground, however.

Tullow Oil was the day’s best performer, shooting up 32c to €13.83. Rival Dragon Oil slipped 17c to €4.48.

The only other gain of significance on the Exchange came for Irish Continental Group, which climbed 15c to €12.90.

The construction sector was dealt a blow, as both Grafton (down 12c to €3.60) and Kingspan (down 10c to €6.10) saw declines.

The day’s biggest faller was Paddy Power, which sunk 55c to €22.68.

Other losses included Merrion Pharmacies (down 29c to €3.40), Icon (down 20c to €15.20), Kerry Group (down 13c to €19.50) and FBD (down 11c to €7.14).