In 1994 Coughlan was a key member of the half-forward line as the North Monastery faced Midleton Columbia Broadcasting System Secondary School in the Munster colleges decider. The Mon powered to a 1-9 to 0-4 victory and the Harty Cup title. Saint Mary"s College provided the opposition in the subsequent All-Ireland final, however, a 1-10 to 1-6 victory for the North Mon gave Coughlan a coveted All-Ireland medal.
Born in, Coughlan first excelled at hurling whilst at school at the. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team He joined the senior panel during the 2003 championship.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion also as a non-playing substitute.
At club level he is a three-time championship medallist with. Coughlan left the panel after the 2004 National Hurling League.
College Saint Club In 1999 Coughlan lined out against University College in his first senior championship decider. A 3-17 to 0-8 trouncing gave him his first championship medal. surrendered their crown the following year, however, Coughlan was back in the decider again in 2001.
lieutenant was Coughlan"s second championship medal.
In 2002 had the chance to retain their title when they faced Newtownshandrum in the decider. The Rockies looked more probable winners from the time Alan Browne goaled just before half time, however, some bad finishing left them unnecessarily vulnerable. The goal proved key as claimed a 1-14 to 0-12 victory and Coughlan collected a third championship medal.
Inter-county later qualified for the All-Ireland final against Kilkenny with Coughlan starting the game as a substitute.
In 2003 Coughlan was added to "s championship panel. He was an unused substitute throughout the entire campaign, as claimed the Munster title before losing to Kilkenny by 1-14 to 1-11 in the All-Ireland decider.
Deane later added a third All-Star to his collection. Coughlan left the panel after the conclusion of the National Hurling League in 2004.
North Monastery All-Ireland Senior Colleges Hurling Championship (1): 1994 Munster Senior Colleges Hurling Championship (1): 1994 Blackrock Cork Senior Hurling Championship (3): 1999, 2001, 2002 Cork Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2003 (sub) All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1995 Munster Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1995.
In 1994 Coughlan was a key member of the half-forward line as the North Monastery faced Midleton Columbia Broadcasting System Secondary School in the Munster colleges decider. Coughlan first played for Cork as a member of the minor team in 1995.
