Bank of Ireland Group plc (the ''Group'')

Bank of Ireland Announces Group Chief Financial Officer's intention to step down

Bank of Ireland today announces that Mr Andrew Keating has informed the Board of Bank of Ireland Group plc of his intention to step down as Group Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Executive Director of Bank of Ireland Group plc and the Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (together "Bank of Ireland"). He is taking up a senior finance role in an international organisation outside the financial services sector.

Andrew is expected to leave Bank of Ireland by the end of 2019 and a process to appoint his successor will now commence. In the meantime, Andrew will remain in role for the coming months.

Andrew joined Bank of Ireland in 2004. He was appointed CFO and a member of the Board in 2012.

Bank of Ireland's Group Chief Executive, Francesca McDonagh, said: "Over the past seven years Andrew has demonstrated a strong track record of successful financial leadership. He has built a market leading finance function within the Group and has shown exceptional commitment in his role as CFO. I wish to acknowledge Andrew's strong support to me in my role as Group CEO and wish him every success in the next phase of his career".

Bank of Ireland Chairman, Patrick Kennedy, added "I have worked closely with Andrew over the past seven years in his role as CFO and Board colleague. During that time, Andrew has been a key member of the Board and Group Executive team that saw Bank of Ireland repay fully all State Aid, return the Group to sustainable profitability and resume dividend payments to our shareholders. I wish him the very best for the future."

The announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11 and contains inside information.

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Bank of Ireland

Helen Nolan, Group Secretary                                                                                                   +353 (0)766 23 4710

Darach O'Leary, Head of Group Investor Relations                                                               +353 (0)766 24 4224

Damien Garvey , Head of Group External Communications and Public Affairs                +353 (0)766 24 6716

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