Two years later in 1964 Loughnane captained Tipperary to inaugural Munster and All-Ireland under-21 titles. He won a second Munster under-21 title in 1965.
Loughnane's leadership resulted in Tipperary claiming their first Munster and All-Ireland under-21 championships in 1964, followed by a second Munster under-21 title in 1965.