Dan Coughlan
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Dan Coughlan was an Irish
sportsperson. He played hurling
with his local club Blackrock
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1894 until 1903.
family in the early years of the championship. Dan Coughlan was the fourth son in the family. He and his four brothers - Pat Coughlan
, Denis 'Lyonsie' Coughlan
, Jer Coughlan, and Tom 'Honest Man' Coughlan - all played with 'the Rockies' and claimed All-Ireland titles with Cork.
The Coughlan bloodline saw much success also on the hurling field also. His nephews, Eudie
and John
, went on to win seven All-Ireland medals between them with Cork between 1929 and 1931. His niece, Kitty, won three All-Ireland camogie
medals in-a-row between 1939 and 1941. Coughlan's grandnephew continued the hurling tradition by winning a county title with Blackrock in 1961.
with the famous Blackrock
club in Cork
and enjoyed much success. He won his first senior county title
in 1894. AT this time Blackrock had become the standard-bearers in the county and Coughlan had further county victories with the famous club in 1895, 1897, 1898 and 1903.
in the provincial decider gave him a coveted Munster
winners' title. For the second time in three years Dublin
provided the opposition for Cork in the subsequent All-Ireland final. The game turned into an absolute rout as Cork won easily by 5-20 to 2-0. The victory gave Coughlan a coveted All-Ireland
winners' title.
Coughlan did not take part in any inter-county activity for the next few years, however, in 1902 he was back on the team. He missed the Munster final but returned in time for the All-Ireland 'home' final. Dublin
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, the game ended in a draw. Coughlan did not take part in the subsequent replay or the All-Ireland final victory over London
.
Coughlan was still a key member of the Cork team again in 1903. That year he collected a second Munster winners’ medal as Cork trounced Waterford
by 5-16 to 1-1. He was injured prior to the subsequent All-Ireland final and played no part in Cork's victory over London.
In 1905, when salmon fishing declined on the River Lee
, Coughlan emigrated when still in the prime of his hurling career.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
sportsperson. He played hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1894 until 1903.
Biography
The Coughlan’s were a famous family in Blackrock at the turn of the 20th century. The father, John Coughlan, earned his livelihood as a fisherman. All of his sons would later earn their livings on the sea. The Coughlan's also came to be regarded as a famous hurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
family in the early years of the championship. Dan Coughlan was the fourth son in the family. He and his four brothers - Pat Coughlan
Pat Coughlan
Pat Coughlan was an Irish sportsman. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1880s and 1890s.-Biography:...
, Denis 'Lyonsie' Coughlan
Denis Coughlan (Blackrock hurler)
Denis "Lyonsie" Coughlan was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team from 1891 until 1892.-Biography:...
, Jer Coughlan, and Tom 'Honest Man' Coughlan - all played with 'the Rockies' and claimed All-Ireland titles with Cork.
The Coughlan bloodline saw much success also on the hurling field also. His nephews, Eudie
Eudie Coughlan
Eugene 'Eudie' Coughlan was a famous Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and with the Cork senior inter-county team from 1919 until 1931. Coughlan captained Cork to the All-Ireland title in 1931...
and John
John Coughlan
John Coughlan was an Irish sportsman. He played hurling with his local club Blackrock and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1920 and 1930s.-External links:*...
, went on to win seven All-Ireland medals between them with Cork between 1929 and 1931. His niece, Kitty, won three All-Ireland camogie
Camogie
Camogie is an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women; it is almost identical to the game of hurling played by men. Camogie is played by 100,000 women in Ireland and world wide, largely among Irish communities....
medals in-a-row between 1939 and 1941. Coughlan's grandnephew continued the hurling tradition by winning a county title with Blackrock in 1961.
Club
Coughlan played his club hurlingHurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with the famous Blackrock
Blackrock GAA
Blackrock National Hurling Club is a G.A.A. club located on the southside of Cork City, Ireland. The club was founded in 1883 and is primarily concerned with the game of hurling.-History:...
club in Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
and enjoyed much success. He won his first senior county title
Cork Senior Hurling Championship
The Evening Echo Cork County Senior Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Cork County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in the county of Cork in Ireland....
in 1894. AT this time Blackrock had become the standard-bearers in the county and Coughlan had further county victories with the famous club in 1895, 1897, 1898 and 1903.
Inter-county
Coughlan first came to prominence on the inter-county scene with Cork when he captained the team in 1894. A relatively easy 3-4 to 1-2 defeat of TipperaryTipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
in the provincial decider gave him a coveted Munster
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
winners' title. For the second time in three years Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
provided the opposition for Cork in the subsequent All-Ireland final. The game turned into an absolute rout as Cork won easily by 5-20 to 2-0. The victory gave Coughlan a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
winners' title.
Coughlan did not take part in any inter-county activity for the next few years, however, in 1902 he was back on the team. He missed the Munster final but returned in time for the All-Ireland 'home' final. Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, the game ended in a draw. Coughlan did not take part in the subsequent replay or the All-Ireland final victory over London
London GAA
The London County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or London GAA is one of the county boards outside Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in London...
.
Coughlan was still a key member of the Cork team again in 1903. That year he collected a second Munster winners’ medal as Cork trounced Waterford
Waterford GAA
The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county...
by 5-16 to 1-1. He was injured prior to the subsequent All-Ireland final and played no part in Cork's victory over London.
In 1905, when salmon fishing declined on the River Lee
River Lee (Ireland)
The Lee is a river in Ireland. It rises in the Shehy Mountains on the western border of County Cork and flows eastwards through Cork City, where it splits in two for a short distance, creating an island on which Cork's city centre is built, and empties into the Celtic Sea at Cork Harbour on the...
, Coughlan emigrated when still in the prime of his hurling career.