Career
He is a left-handed batsman and wicketkeeper. he has represented Ireland Under-19s since 2006, and also plays for the Irish Under-23 team He represented Ireland in the 2005 European Under-19 Championship as well as the 2006 Under-19 World Cup. Generally speaking, McAllister is an opening batsman.
He has since upgraded to the Irish Under-23s team, where he has participated in the 2006 European Under-23 Championship.
He plays cricket domestically for Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin. He is the older brother of Irish football player David McAllister who plays for Sheffield United and the Republic of Ireland Under-23 national football team