The report in some of yesterday's early editions headed "Donal McCann journeys home to his alma mater" made erroneous reference to the actor's "wife and three sons" as being among the mourners present at the removal of his remains. He was not married and did not have three sons. The error, which arose in the editing process, is deeply regretted and apologies are offered to all the family mourners for the mistake.

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