‘I went from being a healthy 26-year-old to maybe not being alive in five years’ - Grace O’Flanagan opens up about cancer battle

Almost a year ago to the day, Grace O’Flanagan made the biggest save of her life against India, a pivotal moment that sent Ireland on course for a first World Cup appearance in 16 years.

Thu, 26 Jul, 2018 - 05:00

By Stephen Findlater

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