Derek Coughlan

Derek James Coughlan (born 2 January 1977) is an Irish former footballer who played as a defender. He is the manager of Cork City FC Women.

Career Coughlan played youth football in his native Cork for local teams Douglas Hall and Casement Celtic and also played minor Gaelic football for Cork GAA.

Coughlan joined his home town club Cork City in May 1996 from Brighton & Hove Albion, where he had made one Football League appearance.

This win gave Cork entry to the 1998–99 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup where Coughlan scored the winner against FC Arsenal Kyiv

In summer 2002, he joined Stephen Kenny's Bohemians, where he was dubbed 'The Brute' for his robust performances, and played a huge role in their title win that season. Midway through the 2003 season, he fell out of favour at the club and returned to Cork City when he earned another League winners medal in 2005.

Coughlan represented Ireland at Under-20 and Under-21 level.

Coaching career In January 2025, Coughlan was appointed manager of the newly former Under-17s side of Cork City Women.

In May 2026 he was appointed manager of Cork City Women's senior side

Honours League of Ireland: 2 Bohemians - 2002/03 Cork City - 2005 FAI Cup: 1 Cork City - 1998 FAI League Cup: 1 Cork City - 1998/9