Cork events can be useful only when the source is current.

Major venues and ticketed culture

Weekend plans, touring shows, ticket deadlines and venue changes.

Source routes

• https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/whats-on/
• https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-city-council-services/services/arts-culture-heritage/arts-office/
• https://www.corkmidsummer.com/

Sponsor fit

• restaurants near venues
• hotels and guesthouses
• taxi/private-hire operators

Family, libraries and community events

Free and low-cost events parents can act on before school runs or weekends.

Source routes

• https://www.corkcitylibraries.ie/en/events/
• https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/resident/library/events
• https://www.purecork.ie/whats-on

Sponsor fit

• family attractions
• children's activities
• local cafes

Sport, outdoor and participatory events

Road closures, sign-up deadlines, match-day travel and active weekend ideas.

Source routes

• https://www.corksports.ie/
• https://www.corkgaa.ie/
• https://www.parkrun.ie/events/events/

Sponsor fit

• gyms and physios
• sports retailers
• health food shops

Markets, food and visitor economy

Food markets, seasonal festivals and visitor-facing weekend picks.

Source routes

• https://www.purecork.ie/whats-on
• https://www.corkcity.ie/en/things-to-do/events/
• https://www.corkbeo.ie/whats-on/

Sponsor fit

• restaurants and bars
• food producers
• visitor attractions

event_name

Required evidence: Public event page, organiser website or venue listing with matching title.

Reject if missing: Do not include events that only exist in an unverified DM, private group or unsourced flyer.

date_time

Required evidence: Current source showing start date, start time and time zone context.

Reject if missing: Do not infer dates from recurring wording or old listings.

venue_place

Required evidence: Venue name and Cork place/area that fits the coverage map.

Reject if missing: Do not publish vague county-wide listings without a usable location.

ticket_or_booking_url

Required evidence: Official booking, registration or free-entry confirmation route.

Reject if missing: Do not send readers to scraped ticket mirrors unless the original source confirms them.

family_accessibility_safety_notes

Required evidence: Only include age limits, accessibility, parking or safety claims when the organiser or venue source states them.

Reject if missing: Avoid claims about suitability, access or safety without source text.

sponsor_fit

Required evidence: Sponsor lane must match the event category and local service area.

Reject if missing: Do not imply a sponsor endorses, funds or is connected to an event without explicit proof.

Weekend planner sponsor

Best for: Restaurants, taxis, hotels, family attractions and late-opening venues.

Proof required: Current offer, service area, booking URL and confirmation that the advertiser serves the highlighted event locations.

Family events supporter

Best for: Kids activities, museums, libraries-adjacent services and local cafes.

Proof required: Age suitability, price/free-entry claim and family-facing CTA must be source-backed.

Culture night sponsor

Best for: Arts venues, galleries, restaurants and city-centre hospitality.

Proof required: Venue proximity, booking route and copy approval before any sponsored placement.

Active Cork sponsor

Best for: Gyms, sports shops, physios and outdoor brands.

Proof required: No medical performance claims unless reviewed; keep copy to service availability and local offer.