eircom plc

For immediate release:     Friday, 7 September, 2001

eircom plc:        Extension of e-Island offer timetable

Following the posting of the Valentia offer document on 31 August, 2001, the Panel has consented to the extension of days 39, 46 and 60 of the e-Island offer timetable such that the aforementioned days shall coincide with corresponding dates of the Valentia offer.