David O'Loughlin (rugby union) explained

David O'Loughlin
Full Name:David Bonaventure O'Loughlin
Birth Date:13 July 1916
Birth Place:Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Death Place:Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Position:Lock
Repyears1:1938–39
Repcaps1:6
Reppoints1:3

David Bonaventure O'Loughlin (13 July 1916 — 17 July 1971) was an Irish international rugby union player.

Born in Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, O'Loughlin was educated at Blackrock College and University College Cork (UCC).[1]

O'Loughlin, a second row forward, won three Munster Senior Cup titles with UCC and was selected from the varsity side by Ireland in 1938, making his debut against England at Lansdowne Road. He gained six Ireland caps and later played for Dolphin, where he won a further two Munster Senior Cups, as well as Limerick club Garryowen.[1]

After retiring, O'Loughlin was a IRFU selector and coached UCC to the 1963 Munster Senior Cup title.[1]

O'Loughlin's grandson Paddy is a Limerick inter-county level hurler.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Sport Runs Deep In The O'Loughlin Genes . Vale Star . 29 January 2015.
  2. News: Cahill . Jackie . 6 players to watch in Wednesday's Munster minor hurling quarter-finals . The 42 . 7 April 2015 . en.