Retirement of Directors

CRH plc

26th February 2015

CRH announces that, as part of the Board's planned renewal process, John Kennedy and Dan O'Connor will step down from the Board at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 7 May 2015.

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

"On behalf of the Board I would like to thank John and Dan 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