Director Declaration

Paddy Power plc
03 January 2006



             Non-Executive Director Appointment at Paddy Power plc


The Board of Paddy Power plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tom
Grace as a non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect.


Tom has just retired as a Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he led the
Insolvency Department since 1987.  With 34 years experience at PWC, Tom has also
worked in the audit division and management consultancy division, principally in
the area of financial advice.


Tom has been involved with a number of high profile receiverships and
liquidations throughout his career and, in 1998, he was appointed by the High
Court to investigate the affairs of National Irish Bank.


Tom is also well known as a former rugby international.  He won 25 international
rugby caps for Ireland between 1972 and 1978 and captained the side on eight
occasions. He also toured as a British and Irish Lion in 1974.


Commenting, Fintan Drury, Chairman of Paddy Power plc said: 'Tom will bring a
wealth of experience and a great deal of practical business savvy to our Board.
I look forward to him making a strong contribution to the development of the
business in the years ahead'.


Tom has not held any directorships in any publicly quoted company at any time in
the past five years and there are no disclosures to be made pursuant to Section
6.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules.


                                      Ends

Tuesday, 3rd January 2006

Issued on behalf of Paddy Power plc by Drury Communications


For reference:


Oonagh Daly                                         Fintan Drury

Drury Communications Ltd                            Chairman

Tel: + 353 1 260 5000                               Paddy Power plc

Mobile: + 353 87 8554406                            Tel: + 353 1 6620313


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