CCCWC May competition voters’ comments on Clue no. 5

A clue to IRELAND.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 1 competitor, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue

1.	I don't think that Crack = Craic without a qualifier – sound, broadcast, radio etc
2.	'is getting mellow' is pretty dubious as an anagram indicator, even allowing for the meaning of 'mellow' as slightly drunk.