He spent eight months working as a builder's labourer in Dublin, but moved to Belfast in 1966 to be closer to his family.
His major inspirations as a piper were Phil Martin, whom he saw playing at a feis in Rosslea, and Leo Rowsome.
In addition to being a fine player, McAloon eventually became a respected pipe repairer and a highly regarded reed-maker.
Desy McCabe from Craobh plays a McAloon half set Various artists, "Ulster's Flowery Vale", B.B.C.
Radio Enterprises REC28M, no date (a compilation of traditional songs and music originally broadcast on the Northern Ireland Home Service, July and August 1968)