The threat of Brexiteer Boris as prime minister haunts Irish shares

Sterling slipped further and Irish shares fell sharply as fears of investors rose that the political turmoil in the UK will lead to Boris Johnson becoming leader, and Britain crashing out of the EU without a deal.

Shares in AIB and Bank of Ireland fell by 4.2% and 4.7% and Permanent TSB lost 4.5%, while housebuilders Glenveagh and Cairn Homes ended 3.2% and 3.8% lower.