James McNaughton (Ruairí Óg Cushendall hurler)

James McNaughton (c. 1963 – 17 February 2014) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Antrim senior team.

McNaughton made his first appearance for the team during the 1982 'B' championship and became a regular player over the following decade. During that time he won two Ulster winner's medals.

At club level McNaughton was a seven-time Ulster medalist with Ruarí Óg Cushendall. In addition to this he also won eight county championship winners' medals.

He died in February 2014 at the age of 51.