Redemption of the 2009 Preference Stock

The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland

Redemption of the 2009 Preference Stock

4 January 2016

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Further to its announcement of 23 November 2015, The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland confirms that it has redeemed the remaining €1.3 billion 10.25% 2009 Preference Stock for €1.3 billion on 4 January 2016.

For further information please contact:

Bank of Ireland

Andrew Keating Group Chief Financial Officer +353 (0)766 23 5141

Brian Kealy Head of Capital Management +353 (0)766 23 4719

Mark Spain Director of Group Investor Relations +353 (0)766 23 4850

Pat Farrell Head of Group Communications +353 (0)766 23 4770

Forward Looking Statement

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