The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland

("Bank of Ireland")

30 November 2009

Bank of Ireland today issues an announcement on its intended participation in The National Asset Management Agency. Please click on the following link to view:

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2510D_-2009-11-29.pdf

Alternatively you may view this announcement at www.bankofireland.com/investor.

Helen Nolan

Group Secretary

+353 1 6043400