Retirement of Directors

CRH plc

3rd March 2016

CRH announces that, as part of the Board's planned renewal process, Bill Egan and Utz-Hellmuth Felcht will step down from the Board at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 28 April 2016.

Commenting on the retirements, Mr. Nicky Hartery, Chairman of CRH, said:

"On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Bill and Utz for their commitment and great service to CRH over many years and wish them both every success in the future."

Contact:

Neil Colgan

Company Secretary

Tel: +353 1 6344340