It was the beginning of a great era of success for the club as further final victories over Glen Rovers in 1930 and Éire Óg in 1931 brought Coughlan's championship medal tally to seven.
Coughlan made his senior championship debut for Cork on 19 May 1925 in a 4–9 to 1-3 Munster quarter-final defeat of Limerick.
The first half was closely contested, with a goal from Mick "Gah" Ahern helping Cork to a half-time lead of 1–3 to 0–2.
Kilkenny's Lory Meagher was playing the best hurling of his career at this time and scored a magnificent point from 90 yards out the field.
In spite of this great effort a winner couldn't be found and both sides finished level again at 2-5 apiece.
It was also suggested at a meeting of Central Council that both teams be declared joint champions and that half an All-Ireland medal by given to each player.
As the All-Ireland saga went to a third meeting on 1 November 1931, Kilkenny's captain Meagher was ruled out of the game because of broken ribs sustained in the first replay.
Such was the esteem in which he was held the game was virtually conceded to Cork since the star player couldn't play.
Partial Reference: Cork GAA website Inter-County SHC Results and Teams.
Partial Reference: Cork GAA website Inter-County SHC Results and Teams.