Patrick O'Loughran was a priest from the Archdiocese of Armagh who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Donaghmore, County Tyrone, he traveled to Flanders to complete his religious studies. During his time in the Spanish Netherlands, he provided spiritual care to Irish nobles in exile, including the Earl of Tyrone. His connections to the Gaelic aristocracy eventually led to his arrest and execution in Ireland in 1612, making him a martyr for his faith.