PTSB shares rose on mounting hopes of a competitive second round of bidding for the bank. DublinThe Iseq All-Share index lost 0.7 per cent to 12,252.18, amid thin trading volumes as many local investors enjoyed St Patrick’s Day. Elsewhere in the sector, AIB added 0.5 per cent to €8.95, while Bank of Ireland dipped 0.9 per cent to €15.34. The energy sector rose ​1.8 per cent, trading at a record high. Fraport said it expects a slight rise in 2026 earnings, sending the shares of the airport operator almost 6 per cent higher.

Source: The Irish Times March 17, 2026 22:36 UTC