The national emblem of Ireland (8)

I believe the answer is:

shamrock

(Other definitions for shamrock that I've seen before include "symbolic of Ireland" , "Irish national symbol" , "Symbol of Ireland" , "Clover leaf" , "Ireland's special trefoil" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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