sentences:  Cork retained both their Munster and All-Ireland crowns in 1977 with Allen remaining as a member of the extended panel.In 1978 Cork, having secured the provincial crown for a fourth successive year, played Kilkenny in the All-Ireland decider.Allen came on as a substitute in that game as "the Rebels" claimed a third championship in-a-row following a 1–15 to 2–8 victory.