 He claimed a fourth Munster Championship medal on 10 July 1977 following Cork's 4-15 to 4-10 defeat of Clare in the final.On 4 September 1977, Coughlan lined out at left wing-back when Cork qualified to play Wexford in a second successive All-Ireland final.He ended the game with a third winners' medal after the 1-17 to 3-08 victory.