clash of the ash

clash of the ash

1. In the sport of hurling, the sound of opponents' hurleys (long paddle-like sticks, made from ash wood) striking each other. Primarily heard in Ireland. It was an intense match, and the fierce clash of the ash could be heard ringing through the pitch.
2. By extension, a contest between two hurling teams. Primarily heard in Ireland. Fans are gearing up for spectacular clash of the ash this Saturday afternoon.
See also: ash, clash, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hurler on the ditch
  • cut a dash
  • striking
  • knock away
  • deafening silence
  • throw up to
  • throw up to (someone or something)
  • throw to
  • throw to (someone or something)
  • conflict with
References in periodicals archive
From shinty anthem Clash of the Ash, by Runrig, to Fergie MacDonald's The Shinty Referee, this concert will showcase the songs, lyrics and melodies that feature or have been inspired by the sport.
OBANLIVE
Protect and Survive, The Story, Rocket to the Moon and Clash of the Ash were among the crowd favourites before Every River prompted a mass sing-along and Loch Lomond had the ground shaking.
A ground shaking farewell; RUNRIG'S FINAL BOW...Fans overcome with emotion at finale
clash of the ash Galway and Kilkenny players have to do it all over again on Sunday in Thurles after draw
OPEN AND SHUT CASE; GAA LEINSTER SHC REPLAY GALWAY V KILKENNY SUNDAY, THURLES, 3PM; Tipp hero predicts different game in Thurles & a very different result
The clash of the ash in aid of the Irish Cancer Society is the brainchild of Jim Bolger and Davy Russell, with both assembling teams featuring household names from GAA and horseracing.
Bolger and Russell ready for hurling showdown
THERE was no clash of the ash when Miss Tipperary met Miss Kilkenny ahead of today's big game between the two rival hurling counties.
It's hurl to play for, girls; Tipperary and Kilkenny beauty queens gear up for All-Ireland final
The three CDs kick off with Only The Brave and there are older songs like Dance Called America and Skye but also newer ones like Clash of the Ash and Road Trip.
Albums
As well as starring in two films, Ann Devlin and Clash of the Ash, he began teaching drama and music to troubled youths in community centres, juvenile homes and prisons.
Irish director Vinnie drives into a storm as joyriding 'cult' movie hits the road; THE SORDID TRUTH ABOUT TEENAGE CAR THIEVES REVEALED IN EXPLOSIVE FILM SHOCKER
From anthem Clash of the Ash by Runrig to Fergie MacDonald's The Shinty Referee, the performance will bring together the songs that have been inspired by the sport.
Shinty to take centre stage at festival; MUSIC
GAME ON Presenter Garry Mac Donncha CLASH OF THE ASH Hurling in the spotlight
Today's TV; Pick of the day
JOHN O'SHEA, Stephen Hunt and Daryl Murphy will be the Boys in Blue today - as they ditch the garrison game for the clash of the ash.
IT'S ASKING A HURL OF LOT
He recalls: "I rode Clash Of The Ash, owned by Frank Shanahan, in the Sean Graham Havasnack Race for amateur riders, and he started favourite."
Days when it all went right for Bolger and Oxx; FAREWELL TO TRALEE 1898-2008
Musical highlights from the film include many of the old Runrig classics, as well as songs from the new album, such as Year Of The Flood and the stirring shinty singalong, Clash Of The Ash, where the band are joined on stage by the Fort William club's accordionplaying shinty superstar, Gary Innes.
Win new Runrig DVD and a DVD player
CLASH OF THE ASH Pupils from St Mary's CBS in Belfast
School's hurl of a world record challenge
Runrig are using a picture of Gary in action as the cover for the song Clash of the Ash about the sport and the Scotland centre has been helping with the launch of the tune.
Athletics: CLASH OF LOYALTIES
In addition, Irish handler Jim Bolger sends over a pair of P attern performers: Listed Diamond Stakes winner Napper Tandy (264) and Group 3 Ballysax Stakes third Clash Of The Ash (265).
Bloodstock Desk: Bumper opportunities to pick up well-related breeding stock and classy horses in training; Bessie Gregory previews the largest-ever Tattersalls July Sale, which begins next Tuesday