Fergus Tighe
Ireland | 1987 | 52mins | colour
Filmed entirely in his hometown by Fermoy filmmaker Fergus Tighe, Clash of the Ash tells the story of Phil Kelly (Liam Heffernan in his forceful screen debut), Leaving Certificate student and angry young star of the local hurling team who prefers the cider-drinking company of his mate Martin (Vinnie McCabe) and Martin’s glamorous girl-friend Mary (Gina Moxley) to the cameraderie of the sports field. His frustration with small town life and with other people’s determination to plan his life for him, ultimately drives him away. Clash Of The Ash is both a compelling and fast-paced drama, perfectly capturing the excitement and tensions of the hurling field, and a strikingly mature and tender reflection on youthful discontent.
1987 | 52mins | Colour
Part of:
Rebels With A Cause: GAA 125th Anniversary Programme »
Sun 08 Nov | 2:00pm | Cork Opera House
