UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2007
Shire plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
England and Wales
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-29630	98-0484822
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Hampshire International Business Park, Chineham, Basingstoke,
Hampshire RG24 8EP England
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code	44 1256 894 000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01. Other Events

     Shire plc has issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 which is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:

99.01 Press Release dated July 25, 2007

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

SHIRE PLC
By:	/s/ A C Russell
	Name:	Angus Russell
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Dated: July 25, 2007

EXHIBIT INDEX

Number	Description
99.01	Press Release dated July 25, 2007