RE: Holding in Company

CRH PLC 12 September 2005 Irish Stock Exchange 28 Anglesea Street Dublin 2 Date: 12-Sept-2005 To whom it concerns In compliance with Section 91 of the Companies Act 1990, we hereby notify you that, as at 09-SEPT-2005, holdings on behalf of clients in our nominee name (Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited), in the following listed companies on the Irish Stock Exchange, have crossed the specified thresholds as laid out below. Stock Name Issued Share Capital Current Holding Current % Holding Threshold % Crossed CRH Ord EUR.32 534,035,382 133,185,917 24% 25% This shareholding represents the holdings of our entire client base. For the avoidance of doubt, Bank of Ireland Nominees Ltd holds stock on behalf of our entire client base, which includes our 3rd party clients and our Bank of Ireland Group clients. If you have any queries on this matter please do not hesitate to contact Sarah MacDonald, on 6700300. Yours sincerely, Compliance Dept Bank of Ireland Securities Services This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of The Irish Stock Exchange. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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