Ger Coughlan (born 31 October 1957) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a left wing-back for the

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senior team. Born in

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, 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

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medals and seven

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medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion. At club level Coughlan won five

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. Throughout his career Coughlan made 34 championship appearances. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1990 championship. 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. He has also served as a selector with the Offaly senior team.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Coughlan, Ger 1957 births Living people Kinnitty hurlers Offaly inter-county hurlers All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners 20th-century Irish sportsmen