sentences:  In 1977 Allen won his first county hurling championship medal following a 1–17 to 1–5 trouncing of reigning All-Ireland champions Glen Rovers.He later added a Munster medal to his collection following a victory over Sixmilebridge in a replay of the final.Rathnure from Wexford provided the opposition in the subsequent All-Ireland decider, however, a 2–7 to 0–9 score line gave "the Barr's" the title.