James O'Loughlin (19 January 1902 – 29 April 1959) was an Irish hurler. At club he played with Thurles Sarsfields, and also lined out at inter-county level with various Tipperary teams.
Career
O'Loughlin first played hurling at club level with Thurles Sarsfields. He won several Mid Tipperary SHC medals, before claiming a Tipperary SHC medal after a defeat of Toomevara in 1929.
At inter-county level, O'Loughlin first played for Tipperary as a member of the junior team in 1923. He won an All-Ireland JHC medal the following year after a 5–05 to 1–02 defeat of Galway in the final. O'Loughlin was promoted to the senior team in 1927. He won a Munster SHC after a defeat of Clare in 1930. O'Loughlin lined out at corner-back when Tipperary beat Dublin in the 1930 All-Ireland final. He continued to line out until his retirement in 1933.
Coaching career
In retirement from playing, O'Loughlin became involved in coaching. He was part of the seven-man selection committee when Tipperary won the All-Ireland SHC after a defeat of Kilkenny in 1937.
Death
O'Loughlin died from injuries sustained in a fall on his farm on 29 April 1959, at the age of 57.
Honours Player
Thurles Sarsfields Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship: 1929
Tipperary All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 1930 Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 1930 All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship: 1924 Munster Junior Hurling Championship: 1924
Selector
Tipperary All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: 1937 Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 1937
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