James "Jimmy" Coogan (born 1978) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Kilkenny senior team.Born in Tullaroan, County Kilkenny, Coogan first excelled at hurling during his schooling at St. Kieran's College. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Kilkenny minor team before later joining the under-21 side. He joined the senior team during the 2000 championship.