The Bank of Ireland (Irish: Banc na hÉireann; English: Bank of Ireland) is one of the four largest commercial banks in Ireland. It was established by the Irish government in 1783 after the British royal family issued a royal charter. On February 27, 2009, a branch in Dublin was robbed, and the robbers took away more than 7.60 million euros.

Bank of Ireland Headquarters Company Type Listed Company Stock Code Euronext: BIRGISINIE00BD1RP616 Established 5 April 1783 Representative Francesca McDonagh (Chief Executive Officer) Headquarters, 40 Mespil Road, Dublin, Ireland Industrial Finance, Banking Products Banking, Finance Insurance Turnover €2.974 billion (2014) Earnings Before Interest and Tax €1.301 billion (2014) Net Income €921 million (2014) Owner Number of Irish Government Employees 11,086 (2014) Website www.bankofireland.com

Bank of Ireland Group plc is a public limited company incorporated in Ireland with its registered office at 2 College Green, Dublin, D02 VR66 and registration number 593672. Bank of Ireland Group Limited is the holding company of Bank of Ireland and its shares are listed on the main markets of the Irish Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.

Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. In the UK, Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority. Subject to the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority and limited supervision by the Prudential Regulation Authority. Detailed information on the scope of the Prudential Regulation Authority's supervision is available on request.