Taking into account former Irish goalkeeper? (5)

I believe the answer is:

given

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'taking into account' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for given that I've seen before include "assumed fact" , "Specified - granted" , "Handed over; an 18 dn" , "Accepted as true" , "Known fact" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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