Ireland's bull run set to continue

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By Mark Preskett A strong Irish economy that has helped fuel a 10-year equity market boom should he...

By Mark Preskett A strong Irish economy that has helped fuel a 10-year equity market boom should help generate further positive returns from the region, according to Gervais Williams, manager of the Gartmore Irish Growth trust. Williams pointed to two positives that remain in place today and have helped his trust deliver 735.6% share price growth over 10 years to 28 February 2007. "Irish demographics are still good, with a young population coming through," he said. "Immigration also remains strong and all this is positive for economic growth. "In addition, there has been a policy of red...

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