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Plot

The Irish Film & Television Network describes it as a story in which the central character Phil is "under pressure from his parents who have decided how his life should proceed, erefuses to sit his

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. and runs off to London to follow his own ambitions." According to the '' Irish Examiner'', "the basic script would be familiar to frustrated youngsters anywhere in the world, all of them eager to clear out for the bright lights; the difference here is that the frustrated teenager in this case is a talented hurler."

Reception

''The Clash of the Ash'' was critically acclaimed and became a widespread popular success in Ireland.Woodworth, Paddy. "Sporting Rebels". ''

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'', 2 August 1987 '' Time Out'' described it as a "sensitively portrayed slice of provincial life, which manages to tell its yarn with a great deal of humour and compassion."

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Clash Of The Ash 1987 drama films 1987 films Films set in 1987 Films set in Ireland Gaelic games films Irish drama films English-language Irish films 1980s English-language films Hurling