About us
Over 140 Years of Feeding Success
Since 1879, Roche’s Feeds has been a trusted partner for Irish farmers, providing quality animal nutrition, expert advice, and dependable service.
Roche's team
Experts Who Care About Your Farm
Richard Roche
Richard brings over 30years of experience in the animal feed industry, combining extensive commercial expertise with a strong understanding of the sector. In Early 2023 he succeeded as CEO of the company, taking on the responsibility of leading the business into the next generation. The business continues to focus on delivering high standards of product quality, customer service and commercial excellence while maintaining the trusted relationships and values at the heart of a family business. Having developed his career across sales, business development, customer and supplier relationship, his practical experience and industry knowledge provide a strong foundation for driving the continued growth and development of the business.
Paul Hennessy
Appointed Company Nutritionist in 1998. Paul began working with company in 1994 after graduating from UCD with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree and was appointed Company Nutritionist in 1998 following the retirement of James P. Roche. He was appointed a director of the company in 2003. He is in charge of the Raw Material Purchasing and Product Development.
Conor Roche
Conor joined the company in 2001 after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity College, Dublin. He was appointed a Director of the company in 2006. Conor’s main function is overseeing the company’s quality assurance accreditation and management of payroll and bag transportation.
Peter Roche
Peter joined the company in 1993 after completing an Accounting Technician Course in LIT Limerick and became a director of the company in 2000. He was appointed Maintenance Manager and Transport Manager also in 2000. His main function is to see that the plant is running at maximum efficiency and to organise the delivery of bulk finished products.
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Richard Roche
CEORichard brings over 30years of experience in the animal feed industry, combining extensive commercial expertise with a strong understanding of the sector. In Early 2023 he succeeded as CEO of the company, taking on the responsibility of leading the business into the next generation. The business continues to focus on delivering high standards of product quality, customer service and commercial excellence while maintaining the trusted relationships and values at the heart of a family business. Having developed his career across sales, business development, customer and supplier relationship, his practical experience and industry knowledge provide a strong foundation for driving the continued growth and development of the business.
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Paul Hennessy
Buyer and Head of NutritionAppointed Company Nutritionist in 1998. Paul began working with company in 1994 after graduating from UCD with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree and was appointed Company Nutritionist in 1998 following the retirement of James P. Roche. He was appointed a director of the company in 2003. He is in charge of the Raw Material Purchasing and Product Development.
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Conor Roche
Quality Assurance & Bag TransportConor joined the company in 2001 after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Trinity College, Dublin. He was appointed a Director of the company in 2006. Conor’s main function is overseeing the company’s quality assurance accreditation and management of payroll and bag transportation.
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Peter Roche
Chief Operating OfficerPeter joined the company in 1993 after completing an Accounting Technician Course in LIT Limerick and became a director of the company in 2000. He was appointed Maintenance Manager and Transport Manager also in 2000. His main function is to see that the plant is running at maximum efficiency and to organise the delivery of bulk finished products.
Paddy McCarthy
Paddy joined Roche’s Feeds in 2013 as a nutritionist. Having graduated from UCD with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree, Paddy has worked for companies such as DSM and Volac, providing nutritional support for both mills and farmers across Europe. With over 20 years of experience behind him, Paddy provides technical advice and support to all our customers.
Shane burns
Shane joined Roche’s Feeds in 2017. Since then he has gone on to complete a Masters in Ruminant Nutrition in Harper Adams in the UK. Shane manages his own portfolio of customer’s while also giving technical back up to the sales team on the road. Alongside Paddy, Shane is involved with the development of new products and is always on the hunt for new additives and solutions to improve overall health and production of the herds we are working with.
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Paddy McCarthy
NutritionistPaddy joined Roche’s Feeds in 2013 as a nutritionist. Having graduated from UCD with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree, Paddy has worked for companies such as DSM and Volac, providing nutritional support for both mills and farmers across Europe. With over 20 years of experience behind him, Paddy provides technical advice and support to all our customers.
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Shane burns
NutritionistShane joined Roche’s Feeds in 2017. Since then he has gone on to complete a Masters in Ruminant Nutrition in Harper Adams in the UK. Shane manages his own portfolio of customer’s while also giving technical back up to the sales team on the road. Alongside Paddy, Shane is involved with the development of new products and is always on the hunt for new additives and solutions to improve overall health and production of the herds we are working with.
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