Bank of Ireland, Ryanair help fuel ISEQ's advance

Irish shares were up 0.75pc in afternoon trading, fuelled by strong performances at Bank of Ireland, Ryanair and Smurfit Kappa. Stock image

Irish shares were up 0.75pc in afternoon trading, fuelled by strong performances at Bank of Ireland, Ryanair and Smurfit Kappa.

Housebuilder Abbey led the way in a week where the ESRI slashed its forecast for new builds, meaning upward pressure on property prices is set to last longer. Abbey was up almost 5.5pc at 4:14pm.