I remember vividly as a 15-year-old, in 1964, seeing Derry play Glentoran in the Irish Cup Final at Windsor Park in Belfast. Glentoran were one of the two big Belfast teams, along with Linfield. Any rural team playing them was up against the odds. Martin McGuinness belfastbigcup share on social
When I went to the all-Ireland final - Kerry against Dublin - I couldn't get away for an hour and a half with people coming up and wishing me all the best. Not one of them said, 'Martin, when did you leave the IRA?' But every one of them knew I was in the IRA at one stage. Martin McGuinness comedublinfinal share on social
The task ahead of us will be extremely challenging as the Tory party continue with their austerity agenda and as we continue to resolve the issues of the past and build unity, reconciliation, and equality. Martin McGuinness agendumaheadausterity share on social
As anyone who has tinnitus knows, it's not something that you can ignore, and you have to deal with it on a daily basis. Martin McGuinness basisdailydeal Change image and share on social
As a young man on the streets of Derry, I saw Ian Paisley as an immortal opponent of everything to do with equality, justice, fairness, and respect for Irishness. Martin McGuinness derryequalityfairness Change image and share on social
I never panic when I get a wasp at my ear. As soon as you strike out, they'll sting you. So just stay cool. Martin McGuinness coolearpanic Change image and share on social
The British government says that for Sinn Fein to be involved in talks the guns must be left at the door. Martin McGuinness britishdoorfein Change image and share on social
I come from a very sporting family and played many sports as a lad. Martin McGuinness familyladplay Change image and share on social
I believed that, in a situation where the community that I came from were being treated like second- and third-class citizens, that I had a responsibility to fight back against it. And I don't apologise to anybody for having done that. I think it was the right thing to do. Martin McGuinness apologisebackbelieve share on social
