Greg Allen

Sport Journalist

"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

UCC Demons captain Kyle Hosford lifts the cup

Seventh heaven for UCC Demons as National Cup wait ends

UCC Demons earned a stunning 82-68 triumph over Cork rivals Ballincollig at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght to win the men's National Cup.

Basketball • 21 Jan 24

Ryder Cup Day 1 recap: Europe impress to lead by five

It's the opening day of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome. Follow updates throughout the day.

Golf • 02 Oct 23

Preview: Strong Europe side primed to take on USA

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will both be in action in side-by-side matches in the opening session of foursomes of the Ryder Cup on Friday morning with McIlroy paired with Tommy Fleetwood and Lowry alongside the Austrian Sepp Straka.

Golf • 28 Sep 23

'Will captain Suzann Pettersen's undoubtedly strong line-up, with all of eight players from the world's top 40, rally to her leadership and deliver an unprecedented third European Solheim Cup success in a row?'

Gritty Pettersen could tilt scales in European favour

Greg Allen looks ahead to an eagerly awaited Solheim Cup where there would appear to be very little between the sides set to battle it out at the challenging Finca Cortesin golf club.

Golf • 21 Sep 23