 On 8 July 1979, Coughlan lined out at left wing-back in his sixth Munster final appearance.He preserved his 100% record of victories and claimed a sixth winners' medal after the 2-14 to 0-09 victory over Limerick.While a number of his teammates retired, Coughlan, who was approaching 35, once again committed to Cork for the 1979-80 season.