Dublin-born compiler's flame-haired companion? (5,6)
I believe the answer is:
irish setter
'flame-haired companion?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'dublin-born compiler's' is the wordplay.
'dublin-born' becomes 'irish' (I've seen this in another clue).
'compiler' becomes 'setter' (both can mean a writer of crosswords).
'irish'+'setter'='IRISH SETTER'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for irish setter that I've seen before include "Kind of dog" , "best friend" , "Breed of dog" , "Dog with dark red coat" , "Dog from the Emerald Isle" .)