What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disorderly Irish customer frequently in pub (9)" mean?

The definition is "pub". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IR (synonym="Ir = abbreviation for Irish") + REGULAR (synonym="a customer who frequently goes to a particular pub") = IRREGULAR; definition: "Disorderly" The answer is IRREGULAR.

Disorderly Irish customer frequently in pub (9)

Independent Cryptic #11675 | 9 Across | 2024-03-12 flower

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