Clash of the Ash

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.

• Fergus TigheDirector

• Liam HeffernanPhil Kelly (as William Heffernan)
• Gina MoxleyMary Hartnett
• Vinny MurphyMartin Hogan (as Vincent Murphy)
• Myles BreenWilly