Holding(s) in Company

Ovoca Resources plc
                  

HOLDINGS IN COMPANY

Ovoca Resources Plc (OVX Dublin : OVG London) announces that the Company has
been informed on 28 July 2005 by Bank of Ireland Nominees that, at the close of
business on 28 July 2005, they held 10,785,565 ordinary shares in the Company,
representing 3 underlying clients. This holding amounted to 9.525% of the issued
capital of the Company.

Enquiries

Tom McCormack    ConneXions PR     + 353 (0)86 245 4215

John O'Connor    Company Secretary + 353 (0)1 491 2944