Early career Born in
Cork, McLoughlin signed for
Cork City in 2013 after previously playing for Springfield Ramblers. He moved to
College Corinthians in 2015, returning to Cork City in 2017 after a spell with
UCC.
Hull City in 2022. McLoughlin signed for
Hull City in July 2019. He moved on loan to Scottish club
St Mirren later that month. McLoughlin was an ever-present for St Mirren in the first part of the
2019–20 Scottish Premiership season, and returned to Hull at the end of the loan on 31 December 2019. He made his first start for Hull on 8 February 2020 in a 1–1 draw away to
Reading. On 5 March 2021, McLoughlin signed a new three-year contract with Hull City. In March 2023, McLoughlin was named Hull City Player of the Month for February. On 18 April 2023, McLoughlin signed a new three-year contract with the club.
Blackburn Rovers in 2026. On 19 July 2025, McLoughlin signed for fellow Championship club
Blackburn Rovers on an initial two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. ==International career==