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This is a black and white photo of Denis (Dinny) Gould's retirement party in June 1971. The photo notes that the party was a ‘Farewell to Captain Denis Gould’ who was festival secretary since its inception in 1956. The convivial crowd are gathered…

This is a black and white photo of a dinner, or lunch, party attended by Barbara Vance who is the only guest identified at the back of the photo. The thirteen guests, all of whom are smiling for the camera, sit on either side of a long table with the…

This is a black and white photograph of festival delegates in a photo marked '1956'. All are dressed in formal evening wear with the men in dark suits and bow-ties and the women in evening wear. In particular, we notice the light-coloured…

This is a black and white photo taken in 1956 of the Czech-born German film actor Winnie Markus in conversation with the Irish politician Jack Lynch and others identified at the back of the photo as Gus Healy, John A Walsh, Frank Acker, TJ…

This is an undated black and white photograph of the raising of the Tóstal flag at the Cork City Hall. A large crowd, held back by young men in white slacks and shirts, are gathered in front of the City Hall to watch the Lord Mayor and colleagues…

This is a black and white photo of the English film actor Anna Neagle (otherwise known as Dame Florence Marjorie Wilcox) (1904-1986) in conversation with the Lord Mayor of Cork, Patrick McGrath. Dressed in a dark suit which is accessorised with a fur…

This is a black and white photo of an award ceremony at the Cork City Hall and shows the all-male guests and dignitaries seated across the expanse of the stage. Small tables at the front of the stage display four glass whiskey decanters and the…

This is an undated black and white photo of the congregation at a film festival mass in St Francis Church, Cork. The pews are full and those without seats stand up against the church walls. We notice the Lord Mayor Seán O’Leary kneeling at the…

This is an atmospheric black and white photo of the festival director Dermot Breen speaking to a seated audience. We only see his back but recognise him from his distinctive side profile. A single spotlight throws its glare down towards the stage and…

This is a black and white photo of the festival director Dermot Breen standing with the English comedy actor Ronnie Shiner and others. The group, dressed for a cold day, all smile for the camera with Dermot Breen, on the far right, hand in pocket.…