Dividend

W.H. Ireland Group PLC
29 August 2001

INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE         *WHI
SEDOL CODE            *924-188
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *1.0p
PERIOD                *6 mths ended 31-05-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *03-10-01
RECORD DATE           *05-10-01
PAYMENT DATE          *26-10-01
NOTES *