Clash of the Ash (1987)
Phil Kelly (played by William Heffernan) is the anti-hero; a restless teenager imbued with natural hurling ability and a strong aversion to studying. The location is not fictitious but instead it’s the very real Fermoy in County Cork which is a welcome touch. Like much of 1980s smalltown Ireland it’s a claustrophobic place that drives people away but inexplicably retains a strange sort of hold on them. The latter is exemplified by Gina Moxley’s character, the tempestuous Mary Hartnett who has returned after a stint in London. The other members of their gang are languid Martin (Vincent Murphy), uptight Willy, and mousey Rosie who carries a torch for Phil.
Director: Fergus Tighe
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Cast
- Liam Heffernan - Phil Kelly (as William Heffernan)
- Gina Moxley - Mary Hartnett
- Vinny Murphy - Martin Hogan (as Vincent Murphy)
- Myles Breen - Willy
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Fergus Tighe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Clash of the Ash about?
- Phil Kelly (played by William Heffernan) is the anti-hero; a restless teenager imbued with natural hurling ability and a strong aversion to studying. The location is not fictitious but instead it’s the very real Fermoy in County Cork which is a welcome touch. Like much of 1980s smalltown Ireland it’s a claustrophobic place that drives people away but inexplicably retains a strange sort of hold on them. The latter is exemplified by Gina Moxley’s character, the tempestuous Mary Hartnett who has returned after a stint in London. The other members of their gang are languid Martin (Vincent Murphy), uptight Willy, and mousey Rosie who carries a torch for Phil.
- Who directed Clash of the Ash?
- Clash of the Ash was directed by Fergus Tighe.
- Who stars in Clash of the Ash?
- Clash of the Ash stars Liam Heffernan, Gina Moxley, Vinny Murphy, Myles Breen.
- How long is Clash of the Ash?
- Clash of the Ash has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).