Rugby

Tighearnán McLoughlin-Roche: Former Rugby Player Passes Away After Brief Illness

Published 7 Feb 2026 at 12:01 AM

by Raphael Abiola

1 min read

Tributes have poured in following the passing of Tighearnán “Offaly” McLoughlin-Roche, a former youth rugby and GAA player, who has died at the age of 29.

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Originally from Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, and Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, and most recently residing in Wirral, Mr. McLoughlin-Roche passed away peacefully at Wirral St John’s Hospice on February 3, “after a brief illness courageously endured,” according to a RIP.ie notice.

He was the cherished husband of Ellie (Donnelly) and a devoted father to Ailbhe. He is also survived by his loving parents, Martina (McLoughlin) and David (Roche), and his stepmother, Joan (O’Hanlon). A dear brother to Rebecca, Ellen, and Katie, he will be profoundly missed by his extended family and friends.

Source: Briefly News

Authors:

Raphael Abiola (Sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.

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