What does the cryptic crossword clue "In Ireland, force a tedious person back (5)" mean?

The definition is "In Ireland, force". The wordplay uses a reversal. DRAG (reversal="tedious person") + A (synonym="A") = GARDA; definition: "In Ireland, force" The answer is GARDA.

In Ireland, force a tedious person back (5)

Times Cryptic #28988 | 10 Across | 2024-08-06 flower

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