Tom McLoughney was exactly what he seemed - a big honest hurling-loving Tipperary man

Tom McLoughney

The intercounty career of Tom McLoughney, who died on March 6, proved brief but productive.

Born on October 23, 1940, he featured in attack with Tipperary for the senior All-Ireland triumphs of 1961 and 1962. Back to back NHL and Oireachtas titles were gathered in 1960 and 1961. McLoughney'slast appearance came as a sub in 1963's NHL Final, which Waterford took. He won two North Tipperary Senior titles in 1959 and 1965 with his club, Kilruane MacDonaghs.