Holding(s) in Company

Paddy Power plc
18 May 2005

Paddy Power plc

18 May 2005

NOTIFICATION OF INTEREST IN PADDY POWER PLC

On 17 May 2005, Paddy Power plc received a notification dated 16 May 2005 that
Fidelity International Limited and FMR Corporation have a notifiable interest of
4,828,644 shares and 1,649,144 shares respectively, representing collectively
12.94% of the issued share capital of Paddy Power plc.

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