Feidlim MacLoughlin

Feidlim McLoughlin (born 8 August 1941), also known as Feidlim MacLoughlin, is an Irish former rugby union international who played for Connacht, Gosforth, Northern FC and Northumberland.

MacLoughlin was born in Ballinasloe, County Galway, and is a son of historian Tadhg Mac Lochlainn. His elder brother, Ray McLoughlin, was capped 40 times for Ireland. Dubai Duty Free CEO Colm McLoughlin is his younger brother.

A Connacht provincial player, MacLoughlin spent most his career in North East England, briefly with brother Ray at Gosforth, before beginning a long association with another Gosforth based club Northern FC. He gained his only Ireland cap at the late age of 34, as a tighthead prop against Australia at Lansdowne Road in 1976.

MacLoughlin has continued to live in Newcastle and was the inaugural president of the Irish Exiles, helping foreign based players such as Ross Nesdale gain Ireland selection. He has also served on the IRFU committee.