Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 1776P

CRH PLC

19 March 2009

 



NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Glenn A. Culpepper

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Glenn A. Culpepper

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

(i)                 Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

(ii) & (iii)    Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Glenn A. Culpepper                    21,161

Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited Acct BONYADR         179

8. State the nature of the transaction

(i)    Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

(ii)    Exercise of share option

(iii)    Sale of shares

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

(i)      2,170

(ii)    18,262

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.002985%

  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

18,262

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

0.00267%

13. Price per share or value of transaction

(i)    €8.40 per right

(ii)    €13.2155

(iii)    €15.65

14. Date and place of transaction

(i) & (ii)        18th March 2009, Dublin

(iii)        18th March 2009, Irish Stock Exchange

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

21,340 (includes 179 held in the form of ADR's); 0.00312%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

 Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Jan Maarten de Jong

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Jan Maarten de Jong

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited Acct NRI

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

2,911

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000425%

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

 Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

13,101; 0.001914%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

………………………………

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

William P. Egan

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

William P. Egan and spouse

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

William P. Egan and spouse 

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

HSBC Client Holdings Nominees UK Limited Acct 636167        6,427

Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited Acct BONYADR      22,000

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

1,427

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000209%  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

Beneficial    16,427 (includes 10,000 held in the form of ADR's); 0.0024%

Non-beneficial    12,000 (held in the form of ADR's); 0.001753%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

 Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary 

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Utz-Hellmuth Felcht

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Utz-Hellmuth Felcht

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

HSBC Nominees Limited Acct 639053        1,285    

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

285

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000042%  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

1,285; 0.000188%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

 Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary 

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Nicholas Hartery

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Nicholas Hartery

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Goodbody Stockbrokers Nominees Limited        1,285    

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

285

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000042%  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

1,285; 0.000188%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

 Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary 

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Myles Lee

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

Myles Lee and spouse

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Myles Lee and spouse

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Myles Lee         295,629

Louise Lee          8,596

AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG          2,170

Mourant & Co. Trustees Limited Acct MPL          17,584

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

51,219

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.007482%  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

323,979; 0.0473%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Kieran McGowan

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Kieran McGowan

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0045700    18,214

Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0111238      2,571    

8 State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

4,618

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000675%  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

20,785; 0.00304%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

………………………………

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Albert Manifold

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Albert Manifold

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Albert Manifold           6,049

AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG          2,170

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

1,640

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000240%

  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

8,219; 0.00120%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

 Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Terence V. Neill

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

Terence V. Neill and spouse

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Terence V. Neill and spouse

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Terence Neill and Marjorie Neill              39

Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0109015    10,285

Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0081729    78,235

Goodbody Stockbrokers Nominees Limited      1,285

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

19,963

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.002916%

  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

89,844; 0.013124%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Daniel N. O'Connor

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Daniel N. O'Connor

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0075330    8,328

Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0120035    5,142

Daniel N. O'Connor                1,285

8 State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

3,277

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000479%

  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

14,755; 0.002155%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

………………………………

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Joyce M.C. O'Connor

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Joyce M.C. O'Connor

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Joyce M.C. O'Connor

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

608

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000089%

  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

2,739; 0.000400%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Mark S. Towe

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Mark S. Towe

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Mark S. Towe                        19,877

Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited Acct BONYADR      3,397

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

4,417

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000645%  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

23,274 (includes 3,397 held in the form of ADR's); 0.003400%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

 Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary 

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

William I. O'Mahony

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

William I. O'Mahony and spouse

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

William I. O'Mahony and spouse

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

(i)     Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

(ii)    Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

William I. O'Mahony         671,835

Arnolda L. O'Mahony        311,216

AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG          1,333

8. State the nature of the transaction

(i)    Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share 

(ii)    Release of deferred shares

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

(i)    125,620

(ii)      30,943

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.02287%

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

(i)    €8.40 per right

(ii)    Not applicable

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

984,384; 0.1438%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(iii) both (i) and (ii)

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Angela Malone

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Angela Malone

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Angela Malone                    44,967

AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG  2,167    

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

6,399

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000935%  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per Right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

47,134; 0.00689%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary 

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

 (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Máirtín Clarke

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Máirtín Clarke

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Máirtín Clarke                        25,728

Goodbody Stockbrokers Nominees Limited        28,672

Mourant & Co. Trustees Limited Acct MC          7,368

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

13,725

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.002005%

  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

61,768 (including 7,368 Deferred Shares); 0.009023%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

………………………………

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Jack Golden

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

No

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Jack Golden

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Rights attached to Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Jack Golden                    20,694

AC Employee Benfit Trustees Limited Acct CRG  2,168    

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share 

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

4,894

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.000715%  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per Right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

22,862; 0.00334%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary 

Date of notification

19th March 2009

  NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.

1. Name of the issuer

CRH plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act 1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).

(i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

Henry Morris

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the connected person

Henry Morris and spouse

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

Henry Morris and spouse                

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary shares of €0.32 each

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them

Henry Morris          1,307

Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0049779          31,620

Pershing International Nominees Limited Acct BCCLT    4,455

AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG          2,170

Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0127109        6,942

8. State the nature of the transaction

Take-up of rights at €8.40 per share

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired

10,144

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.001482%

  11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares disposed

Not applicable

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage) 

Not applicable

13. Price per share or value of transaction

€8.40 per right

14. Date and place of transaction

18th March 2009, Dublin

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

46,494; 0.006792%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

18th March 2009

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by the issuer complete the following boxes

17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Neil Colgan

[phone]

Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification

 Neil Colgan

Deputy Company Secretary

Date of notification

19th March 2009

 

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