Re: Directorate

Ovoca Resources PLC 07 October 2003 Ovoca Resources Plc 07 October 2003 Re: Directorate Ovoca Resources Plc announces with deep regret the death of our managing director, Mr. Frank Buckley, after a brief illness. In the interim, the board have appointed Mr. Richard O'Shea as acting managing director who will take over the responsibilities of the position. John O'Connor Company Secretary Telephone: +353 1 491 2944 This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of the Irish Stock Exchange. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange