New 2-D seismic data to be acquired over Dunqui...

6th July 2006


      New 2-D seismic data to be acquired over DUNQUIN Prospect

Providence Resources Plc ('Providence'), as Operator, is pleased to
announce that, together with its partners ExxonMobil Exploration and
Production Ireland (Offshore) Limited, an ExxonMobil subsidiary, and
Sosina Exploration Limited, it has agreed to exclusively license over
1,500 km of 2-D long offset seismic data over the Dunquin prospect
from Fugro Data Surveys AG. This is the first time long offset 2-D
seismic technology, which should significantly improve subsurface
imaging, has been deployed in the Porcupine Basin.

Commenting on the survey, Tony O'Reilly jnr., Chief Executive of
Providence Resources P.l.c. said:

"The award of this contract is a major milestone for Providence and
its partners. This is the largest prospect specific 2-D seismic
survey ever carried out offshore Ireland. Utilising the very latest
technology, the results of this seismic programme will allow the
partners to better define the future work programme on the Dunquin
Prospect."


Contacts:
Providence Resources P.l.c.
Tony O'Reilly jnr., Chief Executive                   Tel: + 353  (1)
667 5740

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Notes to Editors:
Providence Resources Plc  is an independent  oil and gas  exploration
company listed  on the  AIM  market in  London  and on  Dublin's  IEX
market. The Company was founded in 1997, but with roots going back to
1981 when it predecessor company,  Atlantic Resources Plc was  formed
by a group of investors led by Sir Anthony O'Reilly.
Providence's active  oil  and  gas portfolio  includes  interests  in
Ireland (offshore), the  UK (onshore  and offshore)  and West  Africa
(offshore  Nigeria).  Providence's  portfolio  is  balanced   between
production, appraisal  and  exploration  assets,  as  well  as  being
diversified geographically.
Recent  corporate  announcements  include;  Annual  General   Meeting
Statement (announced on June  20th, 2006), Annual Results  (announced
on May  17th, 2006),  Dunquin Farm-out  to ExxonMobil  (announced  on
February 13th, 2006), a ¤50 million Revolving Credit Finance Facility
with Macquarie Bank (announced on  February 2nd, 2006) and  increased
production at its Singleton oilfield (announced March 7th, 2006).
Comprehensive information on Providence and its oil and gas
portfolio, including its 2005 AIM Admission document, 2005 Annual
Report, Interim Report 2005 and recent press releases are available
from Providence's website at www.providenceresources.com

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