Clash of the Ash

50m

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.

Cast

Liam Heffernan

Phil Kelly (as William Heffernan)

Gina Moxley

Mary Hartnett

Vinny Murphy

Martin Hogan (as Vincent Murphy)

Myles Breen

Willy

Crew

Fergus Tighe

Director

Clash of the Ash

Cast

Crew

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