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Some concern at a lough in the old province overseas (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

natal

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'the old province overseas' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'some concern at a lough' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'NATAL' is hidden within 'concern at a lough'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for natal that I've seen before include "Relating to the time of one's birth" , "dealing with delivery" , "Of or from one's birth - in S African province" , "Pertaining to birth" , "Former African place" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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