IRELAND BLYTH LIMITED

DIVIDEND DECLARATION

Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of Rs 1.10 per share in respect of the year ending 31 December 2005 has been declared payable to shareholders of the Company registered at the close of business on 14 February 2006.

The dividend will be paid on or about 28 April 2006.

The shares of the company will be traded cum-dividend up to the market day of 9 February 2006 and ex-dividend on 10 February 2006.

By Order of the Board

S. P. Rey

Secretary

20 December 2005

This notice is issued pursuant to Listing Rule 11.3.

The Board of Directors of Ireland Blyth Ltd accepts full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this notice.