Re: New Director

Ovoca Resources PLC
18 August 2003



Ovoca Resources Plc



Release - 18/8/2003



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Ovoca Resources Plc have appointed Mr Richard O'Shea as a director of the
company, effective from today.  Mr O'Shea, who has been a shareholder since
1985, has been involved on many Irish and international production engineering
projects over the last twenty five years.  The company looks forward to
utilising Mr O'Shea's skills for the furtherance of our Optimum Energy storage
project.







For Further Information



John O'Connor

Company Secretary

+ 353 1 491 2944





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