Between Festival screenings, explore a series of vibrant, interactive installations across Cork city centre. From the very first Cork International Film Festival in 1956, through seven decades of evolving projector technology, to the famous filmmakers and industry icons who have visited Cork, the Trail brings the city’s film history to life in a fun and immersive way.
Follow the Trail through iconic locations such as Cork City Hall, ARC Cinema, To Have & To Hold at The Metropole Hotel, The Irish Examiner, and Cork Kent Train Station, among others. Each stop offers short podcasts and QR codes linking to the CIFF Digital Archive, so you can dive deeper into Cork’s cinematic past and explore decades of Festival brochures, programme highlights, and quirky historic insights.
Along the way, enjoy Cork’s renowned hospitality – stop for a coffee, a pint, or a snack at nearby pubs and cafés (our map has all the best spots!). Don’t miss our popular Film Quiz, happening during the Festival – details on corkfilmfest.org and social media.
Share your discoveries with friends using #CIFF2025 and let the world see Cork through the lens of film.
The Cork Film Trail is presented in collaboration with our Creative Partner, Babelfís, sponsored by Murphy’s and supported by Cork City Council.
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