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Bad result for Leinster neighbour (6)

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I believe the answer is:

ulster

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'leinster neighbour' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'bad result' is the wordplay.
'bad' indicates anagramming the letters.
'result' is an anagram of 'ULSTER'.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ulster that I've seen before include "Cloak for an Irish province" , "Odd result for the North" , "Loose overcoat - result (anag)" , "Man's overcoat" , "A heavy coat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Sun.
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