Dash from Ireland (4)

I believe the answer is:

elan

'dash' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'from ireland' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'ELAN' is hidden in the letters of 'ireland'.

(Other definitions for elan that I've seen before include "Vigour, panache" , "Vigour, style, enthusiasm" , "French vivacity" , "Vivacity, panache" , "French flair" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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