Periodically ignored fierce fury (3)

I believe the answer is:

ire

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'fury' is the definition.
(ire is intense rage)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for ire that I've seen before include "Anger among admirers" , "Losing head" , "'Anger, wrath (3)'" , "passion" , "Strong feeling" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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