 On 19 July 1967, Coughlan claimed a Munster Club Championship medal from midfield following St. Nicholas' 2-04 to 1-06 defeat of John Mitchels in the final.On 26 October 1969, Coughlan lined in a third final with University College Cork providing the opposition.After starting at right wing-back, he was switched to right wing-forward in an effort to increase the scoring threat, however, Coughlan ended the game on the losing side after a 0-09 to 0-08 defeat.