Interim Dividend Notification

CRH PLC
31 August 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*CRH PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Euro
MNEMONIC CODE       *CRH
SEDOL CODE          *182-704
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *Euro cents 5.90
PERIOD              *Six Months ended 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *06-09-99
RECORD DATE         *10-09-99
PAYMENT DATE        *05-11-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *Yes