Tommy Allen is a former Ireland men's field hockey international goalkeeper. Allen represented Ireland as both an outdoor and indoor player. He represented Ireland at the 1978 Men's Hockey World Cup. He played club field hockey for Monkstown and represented Leinster at interprovincial level.Monkstown Hockey Club archives
Domestic teams Monkstown Allen joined Monkstown as a 14-year-old in 1960. Following a number of seasons playing as a goalkeeper for the third and second teams, he became a regular first team member in 1968. He helped Monkstown win two Leinster league titles and two Mills Cup finals. He also helped the club reach two Irish Senior Cup finals in 1970 and 1972. He continued playing for Monkstown until 1987.Monkstown Hockey Club archives He subsequently served the club as a team manager. Allen is also an honorary life member at Monkstown.
Leinster Between 1973 and 1983, Allen represented Leinster at interprovincial level. He was a member of four Leinster Regiment Interprovincial Cup winning teams.Monkstown Hockey Club archives
Ireland international Between 1974 and 1981 Allen made 28 senior appearances for Ireland, making his debut against Wales in 1969. He also represented Ireland at under-23 level. He made his senior international debut against Wales in 1974. He subsequently represented Ireland at the 1978 Men's Hockey World Cup. Allen retired after the 1981 Men's Intercontinental Cup tournament. However he continued to play for the Ireland indoor field hockey team, making 60 appearances.Monkstown Hockey Club archives His Ireland teammates included Jimmy Kirkwood.
Tournaments Place1977 Men's Intercontinental Cup2nd1978 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship1978 Men's Hockey World Cup12th1979 Australia/New Zealand tour1981 Men's Intercontinental Cup4th
Honours Ireland Men's Intercontinental Cup Runners Up: 1977 Monkstown Irish Senior Cup Runners Up: 1970, 1972: 2 Leinster Division One Winners: 1976, 1982: 2 Mills Cup Winners: 1974, 1979: 2 Leinster Leinster Regiment Interprovincial Cup Winners: : 4
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