The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (Bank of Ireland) Sale of Bank of Ireland Securities Services

On 24 February 2011, Bank of Ireland announced the sale of Bank of Ireland Securities Services to Northern Trust Corporation. All conditions have now been satisfied and the sale has been completed.

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For further information, please contact:

John O’Donovan Group Chief Financial Officer +353 (0) 76 623 4703
Andrew Keating Director of Group Finance +353 (0) 1 637 8141
Dan Loughrey Head of Group Communications +353 (0) 76 623 4770
Tony Joyce Head of Group Investor Relations +353 (0) 76 623 4729