WELL DESERVED: Garda College bids farewell to Tipp hurling legend after 42 years of service

Former All-Ireland winning Tipperary goalkeeper Ken Hogan has officially retired after 42 years with An Garda Síochána, closing out a long and respected career that included 35 years at the Garda College in Templemore.

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Staff gathered this week to mark his retirement and recognise the impact of his long service. As he stepped away from Garda life, the staff gifted Ken a framed Garda College GAA jersey along with a framed caricature on the day.

Hogan began his service at Pearse Street Garda Station before moving to the College, where he became a well-known figure among trainees and staff alike.

Over the decades, he played a steady and supportive role in the background of Garda training, helping to shape the experience of thousands of new recruits.

Known for his consistency and quiet dedication, Ken earned the respect of many across the organisation. His contribution to the day-to-day running of the College made him a constant presence through years of change and new faces.

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