| MCGRATH | Paul ___, former Republican of Ireland footballer (7) |
| CHENEY | Liz __, former Republican congresswoman known for her opposition to Trump (6) |
| RORYDELAP | Former Republic of Ireland footballer renowned for his long throws |
| REVILED | Hated Republican of a sinister sort followed by journalist (7) |
| ACERBIC | Outstanding writer encapsulating Republican of a scathing nature (7) |
| EXPLAIN | ... a former Republican opponent's persuaded to clarify why ... (7) |
| RODGERS | Paul ___, former vocalist of rock band Free who later sang with Queen (7) |
| LATERON | Former Republican working afterwards |
| BOATENG | Paul ___, former Labour MP; Chief Secretary to the Treasury from 2002-05 (7) |
| REIFFEL | Paul ___, Former Australian test bowler, now an international umpire |
| DECLASSEE | Order to accept girl instead of Republican of reduced social status |
| CHRISNICHOLL | Northern Ireland footballer who was Southampton manager from 1985-91 (5,7) |
| IDOLATER | Great admirer of speech at wedding introducing former Republican (8) |
| NEILL | Terry ___, former Northern Ireland footballer who managed Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal |
| PRESENCE | Former Republican VP hedging about the end of his political influence (8) |
| QUINN | Niall ..... , former Ireland footballer Sunderland FC chairman 2006-11 (5) |
| ROY | Former Ireland footballer Keane (3) |
| INCE | Paul ___, former Man U footballer (4) |
| GASCOIGNE | Paul _, former Newcastle and England footballer (9) |
| INFERIOR | Conclude before ten with republican of lower rank (8) |
