The Leeside Legends series: John Coughlan was a true man of steel

The Ballincollig AFC team that defeated Lee Rangers in the League 3 decider at Turner’s Cross 1975. Back: Mick McNulty, Brian Gaffney, Alan Collins, Pat Healy, Jack O’Keeffe, Norman Collins, Ricky Galvin. Front: Jerry Sheehan, Martin Hogan, John Coughlan, Sean Fitton, Pat Young.
After a terrific spell, Coughlan joined Cork Athletic in 1951 and following the liquidation of the club he then signed for Cork Celtic.

“In our own Celtic team, Austin Noonan and Donie Leahy were outstanding forwards with great brains and flair.”
