Dividend

CRH PLC
5 March 2002

FINAL DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *CRH
SEDOL CODE              *182-704
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *EUR0.1625
TOTAL                   *EUR0.23
PERIOD                  *Year ended 31-12-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *13-03-02
RECORD DATE             *15-03-02
PAYMENT DATE            *13-05-02
NOTES *Scrip option available.





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