Hogan is one of the great Munster names, and it comes with a story worth putting in the card. Ó hÓgáin was a Dál gCais family, part of Brian Boru's kindred, seated at Ardcrony near Nenagh in north Tipperary, and the name went on to fill parish registers from Tipperary to Cork and far beyond. Every piece mentioned here is in our Hogan and O’Hogan Irish family gifts collection; below is how to choose between them.
A Dál gCais Name from North Tipperary
The name means “descendant of Ógán,” a personal name built on óg, young. Woulfe traces the Ardcrony family from Coscrach, an uncle of Brian Boru, and records a second family of the name in southwest Cork. Hogan is still very common in Tipperary, Limerick, Clare and Cork. The full story is in our Hogan surname history, worth a read before you write the card.
Woven or Printed: Choosing a Hogan Blanket
There are two Hogan blankets, and they suit different people. The Hogan woven blanket has the family crest and the Irish National Tartan woven into 100% cotton yarn, with fringed edges and three sizes up to 80 x 60 inches. It is the heirloom choice for a wedding, an anniversary or a parent who will keep it on the bed for years.
The Hogan printed throw is a soft, lightweight 50 x 60 inch polyester blanket with the crest printed on the Irish National Tartan and a white reverse. Pick it for a dorm room, a sofa that sees daily use or a lower-budget Christmas gift.
Hogan or O'Hogan: Which Spelling to Pick
Most of the range carries the modern Hogan spelling. The House of O'Hogan garden flag uses the older O'Hogan form, which makes it a good fit for a family that has restored the prefix, or simply for a porch where the House of O'Hogan line reads well. It comes in 12 x 18 or 24.5 x 32 inches, and the pole is not included.
Everyday Hogan Gifts
- Hogan accent mug: 11 oz ceramic with a black handle and interior, the crest on the Irish National Tartan. The easiest birthday or desk gift.
- Hogan Christmas ornament: a silver-tone framed keepsake with a satin ribbon, sized for a stocking or a card.
- Hogan wall pennant: 18 x 21 inches of polyester twill on a wooden dowel, made for a den or study.
- Hogan Celtic harp T-shirt: a Gildan Softstyle unisex tee in black, Irish green or dark heather gray, sized S to 2XL for group orders.
Matching the Gift to the Occasion
Christmas: the woven blanket as the main present, with ornaments for the wider family. Father's Day and Mother's Day: the mug or the pennant for the parent who passed the name down. Weddings: the woven blanket in the 80 x 60 size for a new Hogan household. Reunions and St. Patrick's Day: the harp T-shirt in a mix of sizes and colors. Housewarmings: the O'Hogan garden flag for the front path. Sympathy: the ornament, a quiet way to remember a Hogan who has passed.
Put the Story in the Card
A line or two about Ardcrony and the Dál gCais turns a mug into a conversation. Borrow it from the Hogan surname history. If the family tree runs through the same north Munster kindred, the Kennedy and O'Brien histories cover two more Dál gCais names.
Hogan Gift FAQ
What is the best gift for someone named Hogan?
For a milestone, the Hogan woven blanket is the heirloom piece. For a birthday or a smaller occasion, the mug, the ornament or the wall pennant carries the same crest at a lower price.
Is there anything with the O'Hogan spelling?
Yes. The House of O'Hogan garden flag carries the O'Hogan form, while the rest of the range uses Hogan. Both spellings come from Ó hÓgáin.
What suits a Hogan who follows Gaelic games?
The wall pennant. Croke Park's Hogan Stand is named for Michael Hogan, the Tipperary footballer killed there on Bloody Sunday in 1920, so the name already has a place on the terraces.
How quickly will my Hogan gift ship?
Orders are processed in 1 to 5 business days, and shipping is free to 7 countries.
Do you have gifts for other surnames in the family?
Yes. Our catalog covers over 2,000 names, so the other branches of the family tree can have their own crest too.
See the full range in the Hogan and O’Hogan Irish heritage gift collection.