Allen emerges as candidate to succeed O’Grady at Limerick

FORMER Cork hurling boss John Allen has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Limerick post.

Allen, who managed the Rebels to the 2005 All-Ireland hurling title, succeeded Donal O’Grady as Cork hurling manager.

If he were to take over in Limerick he would of course be replacing his fellow clubman from St Finbarr’s for a second time — O’Grady stepped down as Limerick manager recently, having completed his one-year stint in charge.