76 years old (Born on January 11, 1949)
Happy Birthday, Billy Roche! May your day be filled with more drama than the Wexford Trilogy—but only the good kind. You've given us unforgettable characters and stories that tumble down into our hearts (pun absolutely intended). Here's hoping your birthday cake doesn't follow suit!From novels to plays, you've mastered storytelling like no other—making audiences laugh, cry, and occasionally scratch their heads in delightful confusion. Keep shining bright on stage and page; may this year bring you even greater applause—and fewer critics who think they're playwrights themselves.
Cheers to another fantastic chapter ahead—you truly are Ireland's finest literary export!