Paul Coggins
Inter-county management
Years Team
2011–2015 London

Paul Coggins is a Gaelic football manager. He managed London from 2011 until 2015. As of 2019, Coggins managed Tír Chonaill Gaels.[1]

Coggins almost led London to victory over Mayo in 2011, during his first season in charge.[2] He led London to their first Connacht Senior Football Championship victory in 36 years over Sligo in 2013, then onwards to a first appearance in the Connacht final.[3] Resigning in 2015, he resumed managing with the Tír Chonaill Gaels junior team before taking his first senior club management role since 2009 in 2018.[4]

Married to Ann, Coggins is originally from County Roscommon.[5][6] He has written the column "Cog's Corner" for The Irish Post.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Paul Coggins remains a believer". GAA.ie. 5 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Paul Coggins steps down as manager of London senior football team". The Irish Post. 15 September 2015.
  3. ^ "On This Day: London claim first Connacht SFC win in 36 years". Hogan Stand. 26 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Passionate Paul Coggins still providing inspiration". GAA.ie. 25 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Paul Coggins steps down as London senior football manager". The Irish Times. 15 September 2015.
  6. ^ "Paul Coggins steps down as London manager". Irish Independent. 15 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Paul Coggins - Read his new GAA column only in The Irish Post". The Irish Post. 17 August 2017.
Sporting positions Preceded byNoel Dunning London Senior Football Manager 2011–2015 Succeeded byCiarán Deely
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