ISEQ marginally down

The ISEQ index of Irish shares closed down 4.01 points to 2,865.83, a drop of 0.14%.

Among the fallers, insurer FBD slid 20c or 3.06% to €6.30; CRH was down 18c to €14.39; Paddy Power was down 10c to €30.40; Kingspan slipped 5c to €7.56; Kenmare closed 4c off at €0.37 and Aer Lingus was down 3c to €1.05.

Banking stocks were also on the back foot, with AIB down 2c to €0.29, Bank of Ireland slipping 1c to €0.33 and Irish Life & Permanent down 6c to €0.93.

On the risers' board, Icon added €1.13 to €17.04; Elan Corp was up 27c to €5.00; Aryzta gained 51c to €34.10; Tullow Oil was up 14c to €15.84 and Glanbia closed up 11c at €3.68.