Directorate Change

CRH PLC
04 May 2006




CRH plc

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CRH plc advises that Mr. Tony O'Brien retired from the Board at the conclusion
of the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 3rd May 2006.


Enquiries:

Contact

Angela Malone

Company Secretary

Ph.: [phone]


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