Ger Coughlan (born 31 October 1957) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left wing-forward for the Offaly senior team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Gearóid Ó Cochlainn | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Left wing-back | ||
| Born |
31 October 1957 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 | ||
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 edit
- ^ "Offaly light is fading warns Ger Coughlan". Hogan Stand website. 27 December 1996. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ "Coughlan named as minor hurling manager". Hogan Stand website. 26 October 2006. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ "Offaly selectors rule out return". Hogan Stand website. 2 November 2000. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ "Coughlan and Troy to join Whelahan". Hogan Stand website. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.