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FORM 6-K
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of May 2008
 
ICON plc
(Registrant’s name)
 
0-29714
(Commission file number)
 
South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland.
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
Yes           X            
No                     
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
 
Yes           
No         X       
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
 
Yes           
No         X       
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Yes           
No         X       
 
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82 N/A
 

 
 
 

Other Events.

The registrant hereby incorporates by reference the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 into this report.

EXHIBIT INDEX

 
Exhibit
Number
Description of Exhibit

99.1
Press Release - ICON plc announces appointment of Professor Dermot Kelleher to the Board of Directors.
 



 
 
 

SIGNATURES
 
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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
   
ICON plc
     
May 29, 2008
   /s/ Peter Gray            
Date
  
Peter Gray
   
Chief Executive Officer