albk201103226k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the date of 22 March, 2011
ALLIED IRISH BANKS, public limited company
Bankcentre, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Republic of Ireland
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F..X... Form 40-F.....
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ..... No ..X...
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
For Immediate Release
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22nd March 2011
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AIB Bond Coupons
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. ("AIB") [NYSE:AIB] notes market speculation today concerning the coupon due on 23rd March 2011 in relation to a €400m Lower Tier Two Bond, ref XS0208845924. AIB confirms that this payment will be made.
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For further information, please contact:
Alan Kelly
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Catherine Burke
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General Manager, Corporate Services
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Head of Corporate Relations and Communications
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AIB Group
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AIB Group
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Dublin
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Dublin
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Tel: +353-1-6412162
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Tel: +353-1-6413894
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email: alan.j.kelly@aib.ie
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email: catherine.e.burke@aib.ie
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
ALLIED IRISH BANKS, p.l.c.
(Registrant)
Date 22 March, 2011
By: ___________________
Bernard Byrne
Chief Financial Officer
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.