Ger Coughlan

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]

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