Appointment of Senior Independent Director

The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (The Bank of Ireland)

9 June 2011

The Bank of Ireland announces that Mr. Patrick O'Sullivan will succeed Mr. Dennis Holt as Senior Independent Director and Deputy Governor, effective upon the retirement of Mr. Holt from the Court of Directors at the end of the Annual General Court (AGC) of the Bank to be held on 15 June 2011, and subject to Mr. O'Sullivan's re-election at the AGC.

Contact:

Helen NolanGroup SecretaryTel: +353 (0) 76 623 4710

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