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Luke Loughlin
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Luke Loughlin (born 1994/1995) is a dual player of Gaelic games, who plays football for The Downs, hurling for Clonkill and also plays at senior level for the Westmeath county football team. He has also featured for the New York county football team.[1]
Playing career
Loughlin was a playing member of the team when Westmeath won the 2019 National Football League Division 3 league title by a goal against Laois at Croke Park.[2]
He played in the 2024 NFL Division 3 final as Westmeath claimed the title.[3]
He collapsed while playing for Clonkill in the Westmeath SHC in August 2024. He was taken to the Regional Hospital in Mullingar where a CT scan thankfully came back clear.[4]
Against Antrim in the 2025 Tailteann Cup, Loughlin nearly broke Cillian O'Connor's record for the highest individual score in a championship match.[5]
In the middle of the second half of the 2026 Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final against Meath, Loughlin went off injure. He later confirmed that he had torn a hamstring and ruptured a tendon, which required surgery and ended his season.[6][7][8][9][10] Loughlin had been the team's top scorer.[11] His injury played a part in the return of John Heslin from retirement ahead of the 2026 Leinster Senior Football Championship final.[12][13] Loughlin had surgery the day before the final, then saw Westmeath off from the team hotel, and also received a medal.[14]
Personal life
Loughlin is from Mullingar.[15]
He has spoken openly about his struggles with addiction.[16][17][18][19]
Honours
- The Downs
- Clonkill
- Westmeath Senior Hurling Championship (3): 2018–2020[21][22][23]
- Westmeath
References
- ↑ O'Rourke, Steve (22 April 2016). "Galway hurling star Johnny Glynn named on New York senior football panel". The42.ie.
- ↑ Keane, Paul (6 April 2019). "Westmeath claim more silverware with Division 3 success". Irish Examiner.
- ↑ Keane, Paul (30 March 2024). "McCartan masterclass seals Westmeath's Division 3 title". RTÉ.
- ↑ "Westmeath star recovering after collapsing during game". hoganstand.com. 6 August 2024.
- ↑ "Cillian O'Connor's scoring record almost went last Sunday". Hogan Stand. 13 May 2025.
- ↑ "Westmeath blow as Luke Loughlin confirms his season is over". RTÉ. 29 April 2026.
- ↑ "Westmeath lose Loughlin for season's remainder". Hogan Stand. 30 April 2026.
- ↑ Fagan, Ronan (30 April 2026). "Westmeath blow as Loughlin ruled out for season". Westmeath Examiner.
- ↑ Connaughton, Gary (30 April 2026). "Westmeath Star Had Remarkable Response To Heartbreaking Injury Setback". balls.ie.
- ↑ "Blow for Westmeath as Loughlin confirms his season is over". topic.ie. 30 April 2026.
- ↑ Manning, Gordon (2 May 2026). "Westmeath still dreaming of a rare Leinster title despite Luke Loughlin injury blow". The Irish Times.
- ↑ "Team news: John Heslin in Westmeath squad for Leinster final". RTÉ. 14 May 2026.
Heslin has continued to play club football for St Loman's and the speculation increased that he was coming out of retirement after Luke Loughlin incurred a season-ending injury in the victory over Meath.
- ↑ "Heslin 'very privileged' after making dream Westmeath return". Hogan Stand. 17 May 2026.
'I'm thinking of Luke Loughlin and Johnny Lynham, who had big injuries. And if they didn't get injured, I wouldn't be here today. That's the reality,' Heslin stated.
- ↑ "Injured Westmeath star Luke Loughlin still played his part in Leinster glory". Irish Examiner. 19 May 2026.
The medal in his pocket is the same as everyone else's and he's a massive part of it.
- ↑ "Westmeath footballer Luke Loughlin on addiction and recovery". RTÉ Lifestyle. 28 July 2022.
27-year-old Luke Loughlin from Mullingar is known for playing with Westmeath, but off the pitch he has struggled with some major personal battles.
- ↑ Hussey, Sinéad (14 July 2022). "Westmeath's Loughlin opens up about addiction battle". RTÉ News.
- ↑ Browne, P. J. (21 September 2022). "Westmeath's Luke Loughlin Out Of Hell After 10 Years Of Addiction". Balls.ie.
- ↑ Fenton, James (14 July 2022). "Tailteann Cup winner Luke Loughlin opens up on addiction battle". Pundit Arena.
- ↑ Galvin, Kieran (20 July 2022). "Loughlin to speak about addiction issues at Rosemount event". Westmeath Independent.
- ↑ Buckley, Gerry (9 October 2022). "Westmeath SFC Final: Glory for The Downs".
Luke Loughlin scored five points for The Downs in the Westmeath SFC Final
- ↑ "Westmeath SHC final: Clonkill clinch 15th crown". Hogan Stand. 27 October 2018.
Murtagh moved Clonkill two in front early in the resumption and more scores at that same end from Niall Mitchell and dual star Luke Loughlin would outweigh Ciaran Doyle's single, leaving it at 1–9 to 1–6 with 25 minutes to go.
- ↑ McKenna, Conor (20 October 2019). "Clonkill prevail to win back-to-back Westmeath crowns". RTÉ.
Two points from Murtagh and Luke Loughlin respectively restored Clonkill's advantage, before Ciaran O'Brien scored the opening goal. His ninth minute effort made its way into the net after a pass from Joe Clarke.
- ↑ McKenna, Conor (4 October 2020). "Westmeath SHC Final: Clonkill win three-in-a-row".