“I'm honoured and delighted to be named the 'Irish Times'/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year 2014. This has been an amazing year for me and for Irish women in sport, and I would like to co...”

“People need to get out and do some more exercise, especially children who are stuck inside with computers.”

“Don't call me famous, but it's hard to be out with my friends now.”

“I do a good job of staying positive and just moving on.”

“Mental strength is something you either have or you haven't.”

“I wouldn't really call myself a feminist. I obviously want equality and equal opportunities to the men.”

“Segregation is a word of the past. Unity is the key to a peaceful future.”

“I call for all religions, cultures, countries, crews, parties and peacemakers to unite for the sake of building a peaceful, united global village for future generations. It starts TODAY. If we stay...”

“Intolerance breeds hatred. Hatred creates divisions. Divisions destroy common grounds.”

“Theres no value in digging shallow wells in a hundred places. Decide on one place and dig deep. Even if you encounter a rock, use dynamite and keep going down. If you leave that to dig another well...”

“Why does everyone see me as a sink when I am an ocean?”

“There are not enough days in forever to allow me to fully express the depth of my love for you.”