Blocklisting Six Monthly Return

Name of applicant:

The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland

Name of scheme:

Sharesave Scheme (SAYE), Executive Stock Option Scheme (ESOS), Long Term Performance Stock Plan (LPTSP) and Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).

Period of return:

From:

1 January 2009

To:

30 June 2009

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

SAYE: 4,798,777

ESOS: 8,146,405

LTPSP/LTIP: 1,871,280

Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

None

Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

None

Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

SAYE: 4,798,777

ESOS: 8,146,405

LTPSP/LTIP: 1,871,280

Name of contact:

John B. Clifford

Telephone number of contact:

+ 353 1 6043472