Rule 2.10 Announcement

W.H. Ireland Group PLC
05 October 2004











FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                                               5 October 2004


                      WH Ireland Group plc  ('WH Ireland')

             Rule 2.10 Announcement - Relevant Securities in Issue


In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, WH
Ireland confirms that its current issued share capital comprises 15,704,421
ordinary shares of 5 pence each.


The International Securities Identification Number for WH Ireland Group plc's
ordinary shares is GB0009241885.








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