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9 May 2007 11:16

Allied Irish Banks PLC09 May 2007 For immediate release 9th MAY, 2007 AIB announces board retirements Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. ("AIB") (NYSE: AIB) announces the retirement of Mr.Padraic Fallon and Mr. John B. McGuckian from the Board with effect from theconclusion of today's Annual General Meeting, after long and distinguishedservice. -ENDS- For further information please contact:Catherine BurkeHead of Corporate RelationsAIB GroupBankcentreDublin 4Tel: +353-1-6600311 ext. 13894 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange