The Downs' star forward is reflecting on a remarkable year.
Luke Loughlin is keeping a sense of perspective after his Downs side were well beaten in this year's Leinster football final.
The Westmeath champions rallied in the second half against Kilmacud Crokes to close down an 11 point deficit at half time.
The final score in Croke Park was 1-12 to 0-8.
Loughlin says his struggles have helped him understand what really matters in life:
Offaly And Longford Chase Semi-Final Spot In Division Four
Both sides are level on nine points.
NFL: Laois Travel To Fermanagh For Crucial Division Three Encounter
A win will move Laois onto seven points.
Gold Cup Takes Centre Stage On Final Day Of Cheltenham
The first race this afternoon goes to post at 1:20pm.
Offaly TD Demands Stronger Ticket Touting Laws As Six Nations Prices Hit €3k
Fine Gael TD for Offaly John Clendennen says the laws need stronger enforcement.
Offaly Travel To Dublin For Fourth Round Of National Camogie League
Victory will move the Faithful onto six points.
Athlone Town Get Title Defence Underway Tomorrow
Sligo Rovers are the first opponents for Town.
Shane Lowry Left With Work To Do After Horror 18th At Players Championship
The Clara man found the water twice on the final hole.
NFL: Must Win Game For Westmeath In Division Three
Limerick make their way up to the midlands this weekend.
Westmeath County Council To Host Civic Reception For Athlone Town
Athlone Town secured back to back league titles and the FAI Cup last season.
Midlands Players Named In Ireland Squad For Showdown With Scotland
Michael Milne and Darragh Murray are named on the bench for Andy Farrell's side.
Irish Athletics Legend Ronnie Delany Dies Aged 91
He was a medal winner at the Melbourne Summer Games in 1956.
Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy In Action At Players Championship
The pair tee off their opening rounds this evening.
NFL: Potential Make Or Break Weekend For Midlands Sides
Laois and Westmeath are hunting promotion while Offaly are looking to avoid the drop.
Play Off Spot On The Line For Portlaoise Panthers This Weekend
The Laois side need results elsewhere to go their way along with winning their own encounter.
Athlone Town Host Cobh Ramblers In First Division
Ian Ryan's side can move onto 10 points with victory.
Cheltenham Day Two: Il Etait Temp Takes Home Victory In The Champion Chase
Today's feature is the Champion Chase.
Construction Begins On GAA Club Grounds In Laois
Portlaoise GAA are set for a major makeover.
Tullamore Squash Club Recognised At National Awards
The Offaly club were crowned provincial and national winners.
CCFL: Willow Park Stay Top Of Premier Division
Coolraine also closed the gap at the top to two points.
Shane Lowry Back In Action At Player's Championship
The Clara man is aiming to win a first individual title since 2022.
