Kerry Football Club is delighted to announce Martin Coughlan as our second signing of the summer transfer window.
Kerry Football Club is delighted to announce Martin Coughlan as our second signing of the summer transfer window.
Martin makes the switch to Kerry FC from Treaty United where he made 12 SSE Airtricity First Division appearances. Coughlan follows his former team mate Matt Keane to become the Kingdom’s second signing from the Markets Field based club.
The 23 year old Abbeyfeale native is a versatile midfielder, playing in centre mid as well as attacking roles out of the middle third. Coughlan was developed in the Kerry FC Academy at Under 17 and 19 levels before making the switch to Cobh Ramblers for his final year at 19’s. He went on to sign for the Ramblers senior team before signing for Treaty United ahead of the 2022 season. Martin is a welcome addition to Kerry FC at this juncture and becomes the clubs second signing since the transfer window opened on Saturday last (July 1).
Coughlan will wear the number 19 jersey for Kerry Football Club.
Speaking on his arrival, Martin said “I’m absolutely buzzing to get going here with Kerry FC. I must say I really enjoyed my time with Treaty and I must thank them for the opportunity they gave me above in Limerick.” Coughlan added “But I really want to play regular first team football and after speaking with Billy (Dennehy) I was happy to make the switch. I’m settling in well, it really helps when you know some of the lads here. We have a fantastic group and I can’t wait to get the Kerry FC jersey on and play senior football in Mounthawk Park”.
First Team Manager Billy Dennehy said “Martin is a player who came through the academy teams here before chasing first team football which led him to both Cobh and Treaty. So he has plenty of experience in and around this league but he is at a stage of his career now where he has to maximise his performances and be at a level that will push him onto the next stage of his career. Since Martin has come into training with us he has performed really well and has blended into the group really well. I’m very excited to see what Martin can bring us over the next months as we enter the next phase of the season”.
