Slight fall for ISEQ

The ISEQ index of Irish shares fell back slightly today, closing 10.76 points down at 2,884.23.

In the financial sector, Allied Irish Banks slipped 2c to 93c, whilst Irish Life and Permanent was 1c down at €1.57. Bank of Ireland bucked the trend, gaining 2c to 73c.

The food and drink sector was hit hard, with Kerry Group taking the biggest hit, plunging 34c to €23.41. Donegal Creameries was down 15c to €2.65. Glanbia lost 14c to finish on €3.06.

There was mixed fortunes in the construction sector. CRH lost ground again, falling 17c to €15.53. Kingspan was up 10c to €6.30 however, the only gain of significance today.

As the World Cup begins to wind down, bookmaker Paddy Power fell 10c to €26.40.