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This is a black and white photo of the Savoy Cinema on Patrick Street in Cork, advertising the 1956 festival. Flags adorn the building in a night-time scene and crowds are gathered outside. Posters include signs for World Premiere - tonight at 8pm;…

This is a black and white photo of a school audience provisionally dated 1980. The photo shows a teenage audience, dressed in school uniform, probably waiting for a film to commence. They are seated in rows and fill the room with their animated…

This is a black and white undated photo of a film screening at the historic indoor English Market in Cork. The light of the projector can be seen on the crowded balcony that is home to the Farmgate Café. Downstairs, in the market foyer, the audience…

This is a black and white photo, taken during the 1980s, of the sculptor Patrick O’Sullivan in conversation with festival director Robin O’Sullivan. Patrick O’Sullivan is sitting on Robin O’Sullivan’s desk who is looking up at him as they talk. A…

This is a black and white photo of the sculptor Séamus Murphy and his daughter, Bebhinn Marten, in conversation with the Cork politician Peter Barry. The convivial group is dressed formally, and Marten, wearing a flower-decorated light-coloured…

This is a black and white photo of Sheamus Smith, William (Bill) Harpur and an unidentified woman who might be Sheila Hampson, the partner of Smith. A bespectacled Smith is standing on the far left, in a light-coloured suit, striped shirt and holding…

This is a black and white photo of a press briefing with Sheamus Smith, Bill O’Herlihy and Disney representative whom we have provisionally identified as Roy Disney. Smith and O’Herlihy are turned towards Disney listening to him as he speaks. Behind…

This is a black and white photo of festival guests at the Harp-sponsored festival club. The photo identifies the producer Greg Smith, William (Bill) Harpur, former film censor Sheamus Smith, Sheila Hampson, and Hillary O’Herlihy, the wife of Bill…

This is a black and white photo of the Irish actor Sinéad Cusack speaking into a microphone at an outdoor event. A small crowd, some in sunglasses, gather around listening. A tartan blanket is folded over the iron bench behind her and a breeze blows…

This a black and white photo of the Irish actor Sinéad Cusack sitting on a black and white horse in an unidentified location. She is sitting side-saddle, holding onto the reins of the horse, and smiling at the camera. Her short dress is accessorised…