John Allen, the Cork man who managed Limerick: 'It was strange for a while'

It wasn’t until he was in Rathkeale, pulling on a green and white top, that the thought struck home: I’m gone from Cork, I’m Limerick now. John Allen spoke to Michael Moynihan on similarities and differences

Seamus Hickey and John Allen celebrate Limerick's Munster final win over Cork in 2013. Picture: Ray McManus

The spotlight on an inter-county manager dims but never really disappears.

In his time as Cork hurling manager, John Allen got used to the questioning of his tactics when he visited the local supermarket. His team remains the last to win an All-Ireland for Cork, back in 2005.