Dennis Michael Coughlin (born 26 November 1937) is an English former footballer who played as a centre forward.
Coughlin began his career at Shiney Row St Oswald's, before moving on to Durham City.
In March 1963, Coughlin moved back to the Football League, signing for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic.
In March 1968, after ten goals in 40 league games for Swansea, Coughlin signed for Exeter City on loan.
Coughlin scored two goals in 13 appearances for Exeter, returning to Non-League football with Chelmsford City ahead of the 1968–69 season.