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
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Liam Heffernan as Phil Kelly (as William Heffernan) |
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Gina Moxley as Mary Hartnett |
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Vinny Murphy as Martin Hogan (as Vincent Murphy) |
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Myles Breen as Willy |
| Directing | Fergus Tighe | Director |
