A report in yesterday’s edition, concerning the Volvo Ocean Race, stated incorrectly that Failte Ireland has given the race €4 million after a shortfall in private sponsorship. As reported previously, the Fáilte Ireland funding was approved in 2010. It has confirmed however that the event has experienced a shortfall in private sponsorship. The error occurred in the editing process.
In an opinion column in last Monday’s edition, concerning a new anti-abortion advertising campaign, Niamh Ui Bhriain was described as a volunteer for Life. She is working for the Life Institute.