Greg Allen

Sport Journalist

Rory McIlroy lost out in Sunday's duel with fellow European Tyrrell Hatton

McIlroy must manage 'malaise' to return to winning ways

It says something about the talent and expectation of Rory McIlroy that his failure to convert a one-shot lead after three rounds into a much needed tournament success in Abu Dhabi generated almost as much media attention as Tyrrell Hatton's emphatic, composed victory.

Golf • 25 Jan 21

It was the calm before the storm at Augusta National on Wednesday

Masters preview: No roar but serious bite at Augusta

It'll be eerily quiet at Augusta National for the US Masters, but a plethora of especially strong and in-form challengers could make this year's edition something special, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 11 Nov 20

Images of previous Irish Open winners line the entrance at Galgorm in Ballymena, Co Antrim

The Bubble & The Buddy System - life at the Irish Open

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Galgorm Castle provides an opportunity for this robust tournament to further enhance its reputation, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 23 Sep 20

Healy and Lawler pushed hard in winning national titles

Phil Healy rounded out a stirring two weekends of competition at the Irish Life Health National Senior and Under-23 Athletics Championships by winning the 200m in 23.57 at Morton Stadium today.

Athletics • 30 Aug 20

Paul Robinson of St Coca's AC, Kildare, left, crosses the finish line to win

Robinson takes a dive for glory in Irish championships

In one of the most dramatic races in the long unbroken history of the National Track and Field Championships, Paul Robinson won the men's 1,500 metres final by diving across the line to claim the gold medal.

Athletics • 23 Aug 20

ndrew Coscoran (l) on his way to winning the Senior Men's 1500m event

Andrew Coscoran shines at National Indoor Championships

Andrew Coscoran produced the standout performance on day two of the National Indoor Championships, setting a championship record en route to winning the 1,500 metres.

Athletics • 01 Mar 20

Phil Healy (l) on her way to winning the Senior Women's 200m

Phil Healy sets National Indoor Championship record

Cork's Phil Healy set a National Indoor Championship record in the women's 200 metres at Abbotstown just weeks after achieving the Irish record.

Athletics • 29 Feb 20

Sunday will mark Fionnuala McCormack's 16th appearance at the European Cross Country Championships

Evergreen McCormack ready for latest medal assault

Greg Allen looks ahead to the European Cross Country Championships in Lisbon where Fionnuala McCormack is once again the leading Irish medal hope.

Athletics • 07 Dec 19

Fionnuala McCormack will be part of the Irish line-up

McCormack and Mageean part of Irish cross country team

Two-time champion Fionnuala McCormack and recent World Championship 1500 metre finalist Ciara Mageean will spearhead the Irish women's senior team at the European Cross Country Championship.

Athletics • 25 Nov 19

'Peter Dawson's face contorted into what appeared to be one of scepticism."

Portrush takes centre stage after years of planning

Bringing the Open back to Royal Portrush has been a plan long in the making but as Greg Allen writes, it's a decision that is already being vindicated.

Golf • 17 Jul 19