Holding(s) in Company

Paddy Power plc
10 March 2005

Paddy Power plc

10 March 2005

NOTIFICATION OF INTEREST IN PADDY POWER PLC

On 10 March 2005, Paddy Power plc received a notification dated 8 March 2005
that neither Merrill Lynch Investment Managers Limited nor any of its affiliates
in the Merrill Lynch Investment Managers Group Limited has a notifiable interest
in the issued share capital of Paddy Power plc.

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