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The proud and noble Irish surname of Roach originates with the Old French langauge word "roche", which means "rock", and would have been bestowed upon persons living near a notable rock, or in an area of rocky ground. Members of this family are known to have accompanied Strongbow into Ireland during the Anglo-Norman Invasion of 1172 A.D., and were granted lands in County Limerick for their efforts.

Family motto: "My God is my rock!"

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