Board Appointment

Paddy Power plc
16 February 2005



 Paddy Power Appoints Founder of O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bars as Non Executive
                                    Director


The Board of Paddy Power plc has today (Wednesday 16th February 2005) announced
the appointment of Brody Sweeney as a non executive director of the Company with
immediate effect.


Brody is founder and chief executive of O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bars which has
over 260 outlets in Ireland, the UK, Europe and Asia.



Welcoming Brody to the Board, Fintan Drury, Chairman, Paddy Power plc commented:
'As one of Ireland's leading entrepreneurs, Brody brings a depth of expertise
which is particularly relevant to Paddy Power.  Through his successful
development of O'Brien's into the UK, where there are currently 140 outlets, he
is in a position to provide important guidance to our geographic expansion in
the UK.



A distinctive character himself, Brody has a natural empathy with the culture of
Paddy Power and the personality of the brand.  Continued focus on our brand
attributes is key moving forward, as the Group grows and expands, and we are
confident that Brody will be a very positive influence in this regard.'



Brody Sweeney is a Director of O'Brien's Irish Sandwich Bars Ltd and its
subsidiaries. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Astead Ltd and Mermaid
Records Ltd.  There are no disclosures to be made pursuant to Section 6.F.2 (b)
to (g) of the Listing Rules.

                                      ENDS



16th February 2005



Issued on behalf of Paddy Power plc by Drury Communications



For reference:


Oonagh Daly / Mark Cahalane                         Fintan Drury
Drury Communications Ltd                            Chairman
Tel: + 353 1 260 5000                               Paddy Power plc
Mobile: + 353 87 8554406                            Tel: + 353 1 6620313





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