Greg Allen

Sport Journalist

Conor Purcell celebrates his victory in China

Purcell secures DP World Tour card with win in China

Conor Purcell birdied three of the last four holes to secure his second win of the season on the Challenge tour in the Hangzhou Open in China, a victory which secures a full tour card on the main DP World Tour next season.

Golf • 20 Oct 24

Gusts at Royal County Down could reach almost 50kph on Thursday

Irish Open preview - McIlroy leads home challenge

The 68th edition of the Irish Open is likely to pose a stiff test to the field at Royal County Down, with the ability to handle the elements in Newcastle a key consideration.

Golf • 12 Sep 24

'There's a quiet respect for this out--and-back layout, which is heavily influenced by the Duel in the Gloom at Troon in 2016'

McIlroy aims to banish US Open blues at testing Troon

Royal Troon has thrown up many quirks of fate and offbeat storylines in its history of staging Opens, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 17 Jul 24

Sophie Becker, Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy, Sharlene Mawdsley and Lauren Cadden celebrate with fans

Calm reflection required after eternal highs of Rome

Unprecedented success for the Irish team at the European Athletics Championships opens more doors to ongoing progression of athletes and fuels anticipation of Olympic success, but a pause for reflection is maybe now required.

Athletics • 15 Jun 24

"What the USPGA title might lack a little in terms of absolute grandeur, it makes up for in substance"

McIlroy bullish stars are aligning at gates of Valhalla

Rory McIlroy returns to the scene of his most recent major triumph in Valhalla, won in the fading light ten years ago, writes Greg Allen in Kentucky

Golf • 15 May 24

McClean wins Irish Amateur Open

Matthew McClean, from the Malone club in Belfast, won the Flogas Irish Amateur Men's Open by two shots in County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point this afternoon.

Golf • 12 May 24

'There's no escaping the pre-eminence of this week in McIlroy's mind'

McIlroy hoping Vegas recharge bears fruit at Augusta

Though Scottie Scheffler is heavy favourite, the Irish duo are live contenders in Augusta, with Rory McIlroy having solicited the help of Butch Harmon, while Shane Lowry may be emboldened by strong recent performances at Augusta

Golf • 11 Apr 24

There was ecstasy then agony for Sharlene Mawdsley

Mawdsley 'heartbroken' after disqualification

Sharlene Mawdsley's World Athletics Indoor Championships dreams were shattered after she was disqualified for obstructing Austria's Susanne Gogl-Walli on the final bend having qualified for the 400m final on Friday night.

Athletics • 03 Mar 24

Nick Griggs of CNDR AC, Antrim (L) and Cathal Doyle of Clonliffe Harriers AC, Dublin, fall at the finish line in the 1500m

Doyle dives for victory at National Indoors

There was no shortage of drama and thrilling performances on the second day of the 123.ie National Senior Indoor Championships as Cathal Doyle held off Nick Griggs in one of the great 1500m championship races

Athletics • 18 Feb 24

Brunell show silk and steel to claim first National Cup

Brunell claimed their first ever Paudie O'Connor National Cup triumph with a relentless performance against Fr Mathews in an entertaining final at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght.

Basketball • 21 Jan 24