 Coughlan won his first All-Star in 1972, before claiming a further three All-Stars in 1976, 1977 and 1978.He was also selected as the Texaco Hurler of the Year in 1977.At inter-provincial level, Coughlan was selected to play in several championship campaigns with Munster as dual player, with Railway Cup wins in 1972 as a Gaelic football and 1978 as a hurler.