John O'Loughlin transferring to Portlaoise is doing the rounds for ages. It may happen but I don't see it happening this year. As far as I know he is still playing with St Brigids and I imagine he played in the 1st round of the Dublin SFC. if that's the case, he will be ineligible for local championship. Whatever about Mountmellick, I reckon other clubs will be peeved if he heads to the town.