Early and Private Life
Roche was born in Wexford and was educated at Wexford Christian Brothers School and University College Dublin (UCD) where he received Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. Roche's grandfather, Jem Roche, was a one-time heavyweight boxing champion of Ireland who also fought unsuccessfully for the world title.
Roche is married to Eleanor Griffin, and they have three sons and one daughter. They live in County Wicklow.
On 15 December 2008 he was held hostage during a robbery at the Druids Glen Marriott Hotel and Country Club in County Wicklow.
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