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 congratulate all the finalists in their respective fields who have excelled at major sporting events.

No world championship has been easy for me.

The sport wouldn't be what it is without the fans, and at UFC 189, watching the Irish fans screaming 'Ole Ole Ole' was pretty amazing.

We've been delighted at the outcomes of these events. We begin planning earlier and earlier each year because we're looking forward to another great night. We don't have a particular target goal yet. Over 1,500 invitations have been sent out already. To those of you who have contributed in the past, we thank you and hope you will continue by making a donation this year.

You're clearing your mind during a workout. Boxing is a great sport for girls; it's really safe.

I would have loved to have met Roger Federer.