Documentary to air on Kilkenny man missing since 2015

A new documentary on the disappearance of Kilkenny man, Dean Roche in 2015.

On March 22 2015, Dean Roche left his mother’s home in Hebron Park, Kilkenny, to buy a car. That was the last time he spoke to his mother. The last sighting of Dean was later that evening, in Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny.

In Hebron Park, Dean’s mother Geraldine was beginning to wonder where Dean was and why he hadn’t come home like he said he would.

The car that Dean purchased that day was found crashed into a tree not far from where he had bought it. When gardaí interviewed people in Ballyfoyle, specific details began to emerge about Dean’s last known movements after crashing the car and before he disappeared.

Desperate for any clues about his whereabouts, Dean’s mother and friends also decided to go out to Ballyfoyle themselves. That trip revealed what they saw as a vital piece of evidence.

According to the documentary makers, Midas Productions, Dean’s case has been shrouded in mystery since the day he vanished. His family and friends feel the key to unlocking the truth remains in the area where he was last seen.

With so many questions unanswered, they believe the investigation could be given new momentum, considering foul play. This programme follows a family desperately needing help locating their loved one.

Ar Iarraidh – Dean Roche airs on Wednesday 22 nd May at 9.30pm on TG4 and on the TG4 Player and features Eamonn Roche (Dean’s brother), Damian Hipwell (Dean’s friend, family friend) , Sophie Roche (Dean’s sister) and Mayor of Kilkenny, Joe Malone.