Billy Roche | |
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| Born | 11 January 1949 Wexford, Republic of Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Period | 1988–present |
| Spouse | Patti Roche |
Billy Roche (born 11 January 1949) is an Irish playwright and actor. He was born and still lives in Wexford and most of his writings are based there. Originally a singer with The Roach Band, he turned to writing in the 1980s. He has written a number of plays, including The Wexford Trilogy. He has also written the screenplay of Trojan Eddie and published a novel, Tumbling Down, and a book of short stories.