19 October 2009                                                                 

                        Conroy Diamonds and Gold P.l.c.                        

                          ("Conroy" or "the Company")                          

                             NOMAD Change of Name                              

The Company announces that its nominated adviser and broker, John East &
Partners Limited has changed its name to Merchant John East Securities Limited
with immediate effect, as part of a group reorganisation which is scheduled to
complete on 1 November 2009.

Enquiries:

Conroy Diamonds and Gold Plc                                                   
                                                                               
Professor Richard Conroy, Chairman                              +353 1 661 8958
                                                                               
Merchant John East Securities Limited (Nomad)                                  
                                                                               
Simon Clements/Virginia Bull                                   +44 20 7628 2200
                                                                               
Lothbury Financial                                                             
                                                                               
Ron Marshman/Michael Padley                                    +44 20 7011 9411
                                                                               

Further details on Conroy Diamonds and Gold can be found on its website at: 
www.conroydiamondsandgold.com