Director Shareholding

Paddy Power plc
19 May 2005

Paddy Power plc

19 May 2005



Director Dealing

On 18 May 2005, Mr. David Power, a non-executive director of Paddy Power plc,
sold 500,000 shares at EUR13.40 per share. Following the share sale, Mr.
Power holds 4,398,788 shares representing 8.78% of the issued share capital.

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