sentences:  After a five-year absence from the inter-county scene, Allen was confirmed as the new Limerick senior hurling manager on 11 October 2011 on a two-year contract, succeeding Dónal O'Grady.On 14 July 2013 Allen guided Limerick to a first Munster final appearance in six years, with his own native Cork providing the opposition.An even first half culminated with Cork's Patrick Horgan receiving a red card for striking Limerick wing-back Paudie O'Brien on the helmet under a high ball.