Clash of the Ash

Release Date: 1987-01-01

Overview: 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.

Rating: 7 / 10

Cast

Liam Heffernan

as Phil Kelly (as William Heffernan)

Gina Moxley

as Mary Hartnett

Vinny Murphy

as Martin Hogan (as Vincent Murphy)

Myles Breen

as Willy