ISEQ up over 20 points

The ISEQ index of Irish shares closed up 20.93 points at 2,875.32 this evening, a rise of 0.73%.

Among the risers were CRH, up 60c to €17.92; Kerry Group, adding 50c to €21.50; Smurfit Kappa, gaining 20c to €6.00; Paddy Power, up 19c to €24.80, and FBD, up 9c to €6.75.