 On 8 August 1965, Coughlan claimed a second Munster Under-21 Championship medal after lining out at midfield in the 2-14 to 1-06 defeat of Tipperary in the Munster final.On 3 October 1965, he was again selected at midfield when Cork faced Kildare in the All-Ireland final.Coughlan scored a point from play but ended the game on the losing side following a 2-11 to 1-07 defeat.