Following the publication of an interview with Glenda Gilson on 11 September 2006, Ms Gilson contacted us to state that the words published on the front page: ‘I haven’t had sex for four months’ were not words used by her.
While we accept that these precise words were not used by Ms Gilson we believe that they conveyed the sense of what was said in part of the article published on pages eight and nine to which the readers’ attention was expressly drawn.
We acknowledge that Glenda Gilson was offended by the words in question and we wish to express our regret for any offence caused to her and her
family.
One wonders why it took more than a month for the “clarification.” Here’s the lede of the related story:
GREAT news for all single blokes - sexy Glenda Gilson hasn’t had a lover for four months and she’s pining for a perfect partner.
The 24-year-old model has confessed that she hasn’t dated since she split from rugby ace Brian O’Driscoll despite being linked with a string of stars.
In a revealing interview with the Irish Daily Mirror, Glenda explained: “I haven’t dated since Brian and I split up and I’m happy being single.
“The truth is I haven’t been with any guys at all despite all the constant rumours in the press. I’m completely happy being on my own - for now…”
