Richie Hogan

Richie Hogan is an Irish hurler, born in August 1988, who played as a midfielder and centre forward for Kilkenny from 2007 until 2023 and is widely considered one of the greatest players of his generation. Known for his skill, scoring ability and creative play, he was a central figure in the Kilkenny side of the Brian Cody era. He won seven All-Ireland titles between 2007 and 2015, thirteen Leinster championships, five National Hurling Leagues and two under-21 All-Ireland championships, and he played in twelve senior All-Ireland finals. His peers voted him GAA Hurler of the Year in 2014. In 2019 he was sent off in the All-Ireland final after 32 minutes. At club level he played for Danesfort, with whom he won a county junior medal in 2006 and an All-Ireland junior medal in 2007. He was also a successful handball player and won the World under-15 singles handball championship in 2003.