The ISEQ index of Irish shares closed down 22 points to 3,062, a fall of 0.7%.
Shares in Aer Lingus were down following yesterday's gains, with the airline closing 3.2% lower at €1.05.
CRH shares lost 1.5% to end at €14.15, while C&C was down 1.39% to €3.39 and Elan slipped 1.3% to €11.12.
Among the risers, Providence Resources was up 2.23% to €5.59; Glanbia added 1.36% to €5.59 and Kerry Group gained 1.20% to €33.73.