ISEQ down almost 3%

The ISEQ index of Irish shares joined global markets on a downward trend today, closing off 80.58 points to 2,878.67, a drop of 2.72%.

Shares in Aer Lingus fell 7c or 7.22% to €0.90. Cabin crew at the airline this evening voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in protest at changes to work practices.