I'm ashamed! You are a disgrace to your country! – French football supporter after his team flopped out of the football World Cup, the worst performers of their group
Unfortunately, unhealthy business behaviours contributed to this crisis, resulting in a loss of public trust and damage to the reputation of business generally. We at the top of business must accept criticism and raise our game in the areas of governance, risk management and accountability. We must make the structural changes that will prevent future crises. – New Ibec president Leo Crawford to the business group's annual dinner
It won't happen again, not even going to get close. – John Isner after his Wimbledon tennis win over Nicolas Mahut by an unprecedented 70 games to 68 in the fifth set
Sinn Féin opposes the proposed State visit of the Queen of England, commander-in-chief of the British armed forces. – Sinn Féin TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin