Ger Coughlan

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Ger Coughlan
Personal information
Irish name Gearóid Ó Cochlainn
Sport Hurling
Position Left wing-back
Born (1957-10-31) 31 October 1957 (age 67)
Kinnity, County Offaly, Ireland
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Occupation Agricultural adviser
Club(s)
Years Club
Kinnitty
Club titles
Offaly titles 5
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1979-1990
Offaly 34 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 7
All-Irelands 2
NHL 0
All Stars 2

Ger Coughlan (born 31 October 1957) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Offaly senior team.[1]

Born in Kinnitty, County Offaly, Coughlan first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-two when he made his senior debut with Offaly in the 1979-80 National Hurling League. Coughlan went on to play a key part for Offaly during a hugely successful era for the team, and won two All-Ireland medals and seven Leinster medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.[citation needed]

At club level Coughlan won five championship medals with Kinnitty.[citation needed]

Throughout his career Coughlan made 34 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1990 championship.[citation needed]

In retirement from playing, Coughlan became involved in team management and coaching, taking charge of the Offaly minor and under-21 teams on various occasions.[2] He has also served as a selector with the Offaly senior team.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Offaly light is fading warns Ger Coughlan". Hogan Stand website. 27 December 1996. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  2. ^ "Coughlan named as minor hurling manager". Hogan Stand website. 26 October 2006. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Offaly selectors rule out return". Hogan Stand website. 2 November 2000. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Coughlan and Troy to join Whelahan". Hogan Stand website. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Offaly Minor Hurling Manager
2006-2007
Succeeded by
Preceded by Offaly Under-21 Hurling Manager
2012-present
Succeeded by
Incumbent