Hockey: Ireland's series with GB a reality check, says Grace O’Flanagan

The recent series saw GB running up 3-1, 4-1 and 7-2 wins in addition to a 0-0 draw

Irish hockey international, Grace O’Flanagan, along with Electric Ireland is encouraging people to sign up for this year’s Darkness Into Light, which takes place this Saturday, May 8. Pieta and Electric Ireland are inviting people across the country to join them in sharing ‘One Sunrise Together’ and sign up at www.darknessintolight.ie. Picture: Dan Sheridan

Grace O’Flanagan admits Ireland’s low-key results from last week’s uncapped series against Great Britain provide a strong reality check for the summer ahead.

Ireland beat GB for the first time in March in Belfast but the return series saw the Bisham Abbey hosts in rude healthy, running up 3-1, 4-1 and 7-2 wins in addition to a 0-0 draw.