Directorate Change

CRH PLC
08 May 2003




                                    CRH plc

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CRH plc advises that Ms. Barbara Alexander and Mr. David Dey retired from the
Board at the completion of the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 7th May
2003.





Enquiries:

Contact

Angela Malone

Company Secretary

Ph.: [phone]


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