 On 22 April 1973, Coughlan claimed a second Munster Club Championship medal after scoring two points from play in the 2-09 to 1-10 defeat of Roscrea in the final.On 9 December 1973, he captained Glen Rovers in the delayed All-Ireland final against St. Rynagh's and collected an All-Ireland Club Championship medal following the 2-18 to 2-08 victory.On 14 October 1973, Coughlan captained Glen Rovers from right wing-back when they faced Blackrock in the 1973 final.