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
Maeve Carton
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
Maeve Carton
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
Maeve Carton 39,056
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG 2,315
8. State the nature of the transaction
(i) Vesting of an Award made under the CRH plc Performance Share Plan
(ii) Acquired under an employee share participation scheme
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
(i) 2,049
(ii) 801
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.000401%
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) €15.85
(ii) €15.85
14. Date and place of transaction
(i) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
(ii) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
41,371; 0.005832%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
(i) 2nd March 2011
(ii) 3rd March 2011
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011
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
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
Myles Lee
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
Myles Lee 360,731
Louise Lee 8,596
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG 3,074
8. State the nature of the transaction
(i) Release of deferred shares
(ii) Vesting of an Award made under the CRH plc Performance Share Plan
(iii) Acquired under an employee share participation scheme
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
(i) 10,449
(ii) 12,811
(iii) 801
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.003392%
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) €15.85
(ii) €15.85
(iii) €15.85
14. Date and place of transaction
(i) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
(ii) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
(iii) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
372,401; 0.052502%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
(i) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
(ii) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
(iii) 3rd March 2011, Dublin
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011
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
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 32,063
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG 3,074
8. State the nature of the transaction
(i) Vesting of an Award made under the CRH plc Performance Share Plan
(ii) Acquired under an employee share participation scheme
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
(i) 12,811
(ii) 801
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.001919%
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) €15.85
(ii) €15.85
14. Date and place of transaction
(i) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
(ii) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
35,137; 0.004953%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
(i) 2nd March 2011
(ii) 3rd March 2011
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011
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
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 52,008
Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited Acct BONYADR 3,397
8. State the nature of the transaction
Vesting of an Award made under the CRH plc Performance Share Plan
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
10,761
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.001517%
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
€16.04
14. Date and place of transaction
2nd March 2011, Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
55,405 (includes 3,397 held in the form of ADR's); 0.007811%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
2nd March 2011
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011
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/secretary
Neil Colgan
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
Neil Colgan
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
Neil Colgan & Joan Duffy 7,294
Joan Duffy 1,995
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG 2,859
8. State the nature of the transaction
Acquired under an employee share participation scheme
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
800
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.000112%
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
€15.85
14. Date and place of transaction
2nd March 2011; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
12,148; 0.001712%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
3rd March 2011
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011
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
Erik Bax
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
Erik Bax
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
Erik Bax 7,317
BBHISL Nominees Limited 11,844
8. State the nature of the transaction
Vesting of an Award made under the CRH plc Performance Share Plan
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
7,174
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.001011%
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
€16.04
14. Date and place of transaction
2nd March 2011, Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
19,161; 0.002701%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
2nd March 2011
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011
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
Doug Black
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
Doug Black
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
Doug Black 99,818
Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited Acct BONYADR 3,300
Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited Acct BONYADR 207
8. State the nature of the transaction
Vesting of an Award made under the CRH plc Performance Share Plan
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
9,224
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.001300%
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
€16.04
14. Date and place of transaction
2nd March 2011; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
103,325 (including 3,507 held in the form of ADR's); 0.014567%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
2nd March 2011
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011
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
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 41,480
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG 3,074
8. State the nature of the transaction
(i) Vesting of an Award made under the CRH plc Performance Share Plan
(ii) Acquired under an employee share participation scheme
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
(i) 3,587
(ii) 801
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.000618%
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) €15.85
(ii) €15.85
14. Date and place of transaction
(i) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
(ii) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
44,554; 0.006281%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
(iii) 2nd March 2011
(iv) 3rd March 2011
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011
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
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
Henry Morris
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 8,455
Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0049779 22,888
Pershing International Nominees Limited Acct BCCLT 4,455
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited Acct CRG 3,074
Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0127109 26,414
Davycrest Nominees Limited Acct 0102350 5,000
8. State the nature of the transaction
(i) Vesting of an Award made under the CRH plc Performance Share Plan
(ii) Acquired under an employee share participation scheme
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
(i) 8,455
(ii) 801
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.001304%
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) €15.85
(ii) €15.85
14. Date and place of transaction
(i) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
(ii) 2nd March 2011, Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
70,286; 0.009909%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
(i) 2nd March 2011
(ii) 3rd March 2011
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011
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
William J. Sandbrook
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
William J. Sandbrook
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
William J. Sandbrook 30,878
Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited Acct BONYADR 758
8. State the nature of the transaction
Vesting of an Award made under the CRH plc Performance Share Plan
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares acquired
8,711
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
0.001228%
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
€16.04
14. Date and place of transaction
2nd March 2011; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
31,636 (including 758 held in the form of ADR's); 0.004460%
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
2nd March 2011
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
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making notification
Neil Colgan
Company Secretary
Date of notification
3rd March 2011