Career
Born in, Roche first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-one when he first linked up with the senior team He made his debut during the 19565-57 league.
Her was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
Throughout his career Roche made 5 championship appearances foreign He retired from inter-county hurling following he conclusion of the 1964 championship.