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Twice, Limerick University brought back Scottish singer (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lulu

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'scottish singer' is the definition.

'twice limerick university brought back' is the wordplay.
'twice' indicates the doubling of some letters.
'limerick university' becomes 'ul' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'brought back' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'ul' written backwards gives 'lu'.
'lu' duplicated is 'LULU'.

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(Other definitions for lulu that I've seen before include "Outstanding example of its kind - Alban Berg opera - Scottish pop singer, b. 1948" , "modern opera" , "Attractive girl" , "Glaswegian 60s pop singer" , "Exceptional thing (colloq.); Berg opera" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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