Tommy Allen (field hockey)

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Tommy Allen
Personal information
Full name Thomas J. Allen
Born 1946
Playing position Goalkeeper
Senior career
YearsTeam
1960–1987 Monkstown
1973–1983 Leinster
National team
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1974–1981 Ireland 28
197x–198x Ireland (indoor) 60
Teams coached
1990s–2010s Monkstown

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. [1] [2]

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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. [1] [3] He subsequently served the club as a team manager. [4] [5] Allen is also an honorary life member at Monkstown. [6] [7]

Leinster

Between 1973 and 1983, Allen represented Leinster at interprovincial level. He was a member of four Leinster Regiment Interprovincial Cup winning teams. [1]

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. [1] His Ireland team mates included Jimmy Kirkwood. [8]

TournamentsPlace
1977 Men's Intercontinental Cup2nd
1978 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship
1978 Men's Hockey World Cup 12th
1979 Australia/New Zealand tour
1981 Men's Intercontinental Cup4th

Source: [1]

Honours

Ireland
Monkstown
Leinster

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