Proud bearers of a descent from Ireland's earliest High Kings, the Hogans have stamped an indelible mark on the colourful and frequently bloody pages of the island's history.
• When not on the battlefield, others found fame in rather more peaceful pursuits, with thousands of the name to be found scattered all over the world today.
• Name variations include: Ó hOgáin (Gaelic), O’Hogan, Ogan, Ougin.