[4] Under McLoughlin's guidance, the team's 2018 National Football League campaign ended in relegation.
[5] Laois defeated Wexford in the first round of 2018 Leinster Senior Football Championship, a result which was followed by an unexpected loss to Waterford in a 2018 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship qualifier.
[5] After Derry defeated Wexford in a 2019 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship qualifier, McLoughlin tendered his resignation.
[6] During his time as Wexford manager, he brought his players to Munich as a bonding exercise, with the money for the trip collected by themselves.
[7] McLoughlin was critical of the support he was given for preparing his team, as many members of his panel returned to play for their clubs.