The ISEQ index of Irish shares ended the week 44.78 points up on trading today, to 6,524.9.
The financials were mixed with Irish Life and Permanent stable at €14.30 and Anglo Irish Bank down 5c to €10.30. AIB was among the main movers, up 26c to €17.64 and Bank of Ireland saw their stock go up 10c t0 €13.40.
Food giant Kerry Group had the biggest gain of the day, up 39c to €20.64.
Building materials groups CRH was also a main mover, up 20c to €21.55 while housebuilder Abbey had a 11c rise to stand at €9.74.
Elsewhere, Elan had a 12c gain to end the week at €8.00.