Director Shareholding

Paddy Power plc
6 June 2002

                                Paddy Power plc

                                  6 June 2002

Mr. John Corcoran, the Chairman of Paddy Power plc, has ceased to have a
beneficial interest in the shareholding of Ann Corcoran. Mr. Corcoran's
shareholding is 6,690,176 ordinary shares.

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