The boyfriend of Ashling Murphy has said she was a "vibrant, intelligent and highly motivated woman".
Speaking to media after Jozef Puska was found guilty of her murder, Ryan Casey thanked gardaí and the prosecution for their work on the case.
Speaking also on behalf of the Murphy family, he said: "From day one, the outpouring of love and support was felt in abundance from the Irish people both at a national and international level as they stood in solidarity with our family to both mourn the loss of our beautiful, talented Ashling and to condemn gender-based brutality with visceral repulsion.
"Ashling was was a vibrant, intelligent and highly motivated woman who embodied so many great traits and qualities of the Irish people and its communities.
"Her life had a huge impact on so many of those around her and she was the epitome of a perfect role model for every little girl to look up to and strive to be.
"She was not only an integral part of our family, but she was also a huge shining light in our community."
Ashling 'subject to incomprehensible violence'
Cathal Murphy, Ms Murphy's brother, said his sister had been subjected to incomprehensible violence by a "vicious monster".
He said: "We would like to also thank the members of the jury for reaching this verdict.
"Sitting through the harrowing evidence of this trial was not an easy task and we'll be forever grateful for their patience and resilience throughout this incredibly difficult process.
"Ashling was subjected to incomprehensible violence by a predator who was not known to her.
"While we do not glory in any conviction, we recognise the importance of holding accountable those who would commit such terrible atrocities.
"The judicial process cannot bring our darling Ashling back, nor can it heal our wounds, but we are relieved that this verdict delivers justice.
"It is simply imperative that this vicious monster can never harm another woman again."
Mr Casey and Mr Murphy appealed for privacy for the family as it processes and grieves its loss.
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