{"id":1624,"date":"2025-08-05T08:23:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T08:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/?p=1624"},"modified":"2025-11-11T07:46:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T07:46:37","slug":"maximise-your-2026-bank-holidays-smart-planning-starts-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connemaraholidaylettings.com\/blog\/maximise-your-2026-bank-holidays-smart-planning-starts-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximise Your 2026 Bank Holidays: Smart Planning Starts Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1624\" class=\"elementor elementor-1624\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ade1f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"90ade1f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a92168b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a92168b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maximise Your 2026 Bank Holidays: Smart Planning Starts Now\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79bbea23 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"79bbea23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd138c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bd138c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Planning your 2026 holidays already? You\u2019re not alone, and with good reason! Ireland\u2019s bank holidays are the perfect opportunity to enjoy a well-earned break without using up too many annual leave days. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through all the 2026 bank holiday dates, show you how to maximise each one with clever planning, and suggest some unforgettable escapes right here in Connemara.Whether you\u2019re after a romantic coastal retreat, a family adventure, or a quiet weekend immersed in nature, we\u2019ve got the perfect holiday home or experience idea lined up for every long weekend.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de19a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4de19a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8160\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8160\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How To Maximise Annual Leave In Ireland 2026? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8160\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa6c457 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa6c457\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8160\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-203225a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"203225a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba7ae92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba7ae92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"378\">If you\u2019re looking for what days to take off in 2026 to maximise your annual leave in Ireland, then we\u2019ve got you covered. You could turn 20 days of annual leave into 47 days off by booking the following:<\/p><ul data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"1071\"><li data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"451\"><p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"451\">Book off the 2nd and 5th of January for 5 consecutive days off.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"528\"><p data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"528\">In February, book off the 3rd to the 6th to get 9 days off in a row!<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"610\"><p data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"610\">Over Easter, book off the 14th to the 17th of April to enjoy 10 days off.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"680\"><p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"680\">Book off the 4th to the 7th of May for another 9-day stretch.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"768\"><p data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"768\">Take the 2nd to 5th of June off for 9 days off including the June Bank Holiday.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"858\"><p data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"858\">In August, book the 4th to the 7th off for 9 full days off with the Bank Holiday.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"941\"><p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"941\">In October, take off the 27th to the 31st for 10 days off during mid-term.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1071\"><p data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1071\">Finally, in December, book off the 22nd to 24th and 29th to 31st for 13 consecutive days off across Christmas and New Year.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1261\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Think of how much of Connemara you could explore with all of this time off! From windswept beaches to festive markets, scenic hikes to cosy firesides, your perfect base is waiting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5627f2d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5627f2d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7045e064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"7045e064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__7045e064\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-892121a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"892121a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3d206b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3d206b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">February Escapes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20bab358 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20bab358\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>February may be the shortest month of the year, but it offers two brilliant chances to unwind;\u00a0the new February Bank Holiday on the 2nd and the Mid-Term break from the 13th to 21st.<\/p><p>It\u2019s the perfect time to slow down after the busy start to the year, and where better to do that than in Connemara?<\/p><p>Picture this: wild Atlantic views, peaceful walks in nature, cosy nights by the fire, and the chance to truly reconnect, with yourself, your loved ones, or the landscape.<\/p><p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"625\">Whether you&#8217;re planning:<\/p><ul data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"743\"><li data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"665\"><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"665\">a romantic Valentine\u2019s retreat,<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"696\"><p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"696\">a family adventure, or<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"743\"><p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"743\">just a quiet escape from the everyday,<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"810\">Connemara in February is raw, real, and ready to be explored.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b440ed elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"7b440ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b> St. Patrick\u2019s Weekend<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-724c3a8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"724c3a8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>St. Patrick\u2019s Weekend falls from the 13th to the 17th of March in 2026, and there\u2019s no better place to soak up the spirit of the season than right here in Connemara. The atmosphere is unmatched;\u00a0from the buzz in the local pubs with live traditional music\u00a0to the small-town parades bursting with colour, charm, and community.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This year brings something extra special,\u00a0the first-ever Clifden Piano Festival, taking place March 15th\u201316th, featuring an amazing lineup including the incredible Paul Harrington. It\u2019s the perfect way to blend Irish tradition with world-class music in an unforgettable setting.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1032\">Whether you\u2019re drawn by the craic, the culture, or the coast, Connemara offers it all: scenic hikes, dramatic seascapes, and plenty of hidden gems to explore. Spend your days adventuring, your evenings listening to fiddles, or grand pianos, by the fire, and with a bit of Irish luck,<br data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\" \/>you might even stumble across a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-201775b elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"201775b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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break-words light\"><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"340\">Easter in 2026 runs from March 27th to April 11th, offering the perfect opportunity to escape to the west and enjoy all that Connemara has to offer in springtime.<\/p><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"340\">Kylemore Abbey is a must-visit, where their much-loved Easter Trail brings the Victorian Walled Garden to life with colourful decorations and family-friendly activities. Children can follow the trail of hidden eggs and enjoy a sweet treat at the end, a delightful way to spend a spring afternoon.<\/p><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"340\">Connemara National Park also typically hosts a variety of free Easter-themed events throughout the holidays, from guided nature walks and arts workshops to hands-on craft sessions. It\u2019s a wonderful way to reconnect with nature while learning about the unique landscape of the region.<\/p><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"340\">At Brigit\u2019s Garden, Easter is a time for playful celebration. Expect egg hunts, arts and crafts, face painting, and storytelling set within a magical Celtic-themed garden, perfect for younger visitors looking for a nature-filled adventure.<\/p><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"340\">Whether you&#8217;re after family fun, peaceful reflection, or a refreshing spring break, Connemara is bursting with life at Easter. With gardens in bloom, longer daylight hours, and a sense of renewal in the air, there\u2019s no better time to explore the mountains, beaches, and villages that make this region so unforgettable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adb5885 elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"adb5885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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With just a couple of extra days off either side, you can turn it into a truly refreshing getaway in Connemara.<\/p><p>May is one of the most beautiful times to visit,\u00a0with longer days, mild temperatures, and a landscape bursting into colour. Think wildflowers lining the roads, lambs in the fields, and crystal-clear views from every mountaintop.<\/p><p>It\u2019s also festival season in Connemara! The Connemara Walking Festival typically takes place over the May Bank Holiday weekend, inviting walkers of all levels to explore some of the region\u2019s most breathtaking trails, from gentle guided walks to more challenging climbs.<\/p><p>Just across the water, the Inishbofin Arts Festival offers a weekend of music, theatre, storytelling, and visual arts in a truly unique island setting. 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elementor-size-default\">June &amp; August Bank Holiday<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e60d889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e60d889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The summer bank holidays, June 1st and August 3rd, are ideal times to plan a refreshing coastal escape. With just a few extra days off either side, you can turn a standard long weekend into a full-blown summer break in one of Ireland\u2019s most breathtaking destinations.<\/p><p>Summer in Connemara is simply magical. The region is alive with energy, buzzing villages, golden beaches, lively pubs, and unforgettable sunsets over the Atlantic. It\u2019s one of the busiest and most vibrant times of year, when the landscape and local culture truly come to life.<\/p><p>Take advantage of the good weather with kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking the Twelve Bens, or swimming off Dog\u2019s Bay or Glassilaun Beach. Or keep things slow and scenic with a leisurely boat trip to Inishbofin, a seafood lunch in Roundstone, or an ice cream stroll along Clifden\u2019s bustling Main Street.<\/p><p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1197\">There\u2019s no shortage of events, music, and atmosphere, either. From pop-up food trucks to impromptu traditional sessions, the summer months offer a warm welcome wherever you go.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c456d elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"46c456d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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elementor-size-default\">October Mid-Term<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd58ec1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd58ec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The October Mid-Term runs from 23rd October to 1st November in 2026. The\u00a0crisp autumn colours and festive spirit in Connemara mean the weather won\u2019t stop you having an amazing time.<\/p><p>Connemara in October is atmospheric; think golden woodlands, cozy fires, and bracing coastal walks under dramatic skies. It\u2019s the perfect season for slowing down and embracing nature\u2019s moodier side.<\/p><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">For Halloween fun, Brigit\u2019s Garden stages its beloved &#8220;Howling Halloween&#8221; festival, featuring the Ghastly Ghouls Treasure Hunt, spooky storytelling, potion-making in the Roundhouse and crafts for all ages.<\/span><\/p><p>Kylemore Abbey also joins the Samhain celebrations with woodland trails in the gardens, nocturnal storytelling, and pony meet-and-greets, blending seasonal folklore with nature exploration.<\/p><p>At Wildlands Adventure Centre in Moycullen, families will find indoor and outdoor activities to suit every age and every forecast. Highlights often include a Halloween Murder Mystery or Orienteering, fairy trails, and creative workshops perfect regardless of the weather.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re walking the misty bogs, sipping cocoa indoors, or joining in the fun of family-friendly spooky events, Connemara keeps its charm and spirit long after the summer crowds fade. 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Christmas &amp; New Year<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04a87d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04a87d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From December 19th to January 3rd, Connemara offers the perfect escape for a festive season like no other. Whether you&#8217;re bringing the whole family together or planning a peaceful year-end retreat, Christmas in the West is full of warmth, tradition, and natural beauty.<\/p><p>Clifden comes alive with its much-loved \u2018Christmas in Clifden\u2019 events, including the festive light switch-on, Santa\u2019s arrival, Christmas markets, and carol singing. The streets glow with fairy lights, local shops showcase handcrafted gifts, and the welcoming community spirit makes it all feel like a scene from a Christmas movie.<\/p><p>Holiday homes across Connemara become cosy winter sanctuaries, perfect for gathering around the fire, playing board games, and enjoying festive feasts. The wild beauty outside, with misty mountains, quiet beaches, and crisp winter walks adds something truly magical to the celebrations.<\/p><p>Ring in the New Year the Connemara way \u00a0with a local seafood dinner, a pint by the fire in a traditional pub, or a peaceful night in under the stars. No big crowds, no stress, just space to reflect, reset, and start fresh.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re dreaming of a Christmas filled with connection, comfort, and coastal charm, make Connemara your home for the holidays.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e8c39c elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"4e8c39c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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elementor-element-3b95d4f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3b95d4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01d62e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01d62e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let Us Help You Plan Your Perfect Bank Holiday Getaway<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8286523 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8286523\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1134d1 elementor-button-align-stretch elementor-widget elementor-widget-form\" data-id=\"f1134d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;step_next_label&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;step_previous_label&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;button_width&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;step_type&quot;:&quot;number_text&quot;,&quot;step_icon_shape&quot;:&quot;circle&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form class=\"elementor-form\" method=\"post\" name=\"2026 Bank Holiday Planning\" aria-label=\"2026 Bank Holiday Planning\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"post_id\" value=\"1624\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_id\" value=\"f1134d1\"\/>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"referer_title\" value=\"Discover Connemara | Tourist Information\" \/>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-form-fields-wrapper elementor-labels-above\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-checkbox elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_8e2263a elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_8e2263a\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich Bank Holidays Are You Planning For?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-subgroup  \"><span class=\"elementor-field-option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"February Bank Holiday or Mid-Term\" id=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-0\" name=\"form_fields[field_8e2263a][]\"> <label for=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-0\">February Bank Holiday or Mid-Term<\/label><\/span><span class=\"elementor-field-option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"St. Patrick&#039;s Weekend\" id=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-1\" name=\"form_fields[field_8e2263a][]\"> <label for=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-1\">St. Patrick's Weekend<\/label><\/span><span class=\"elementor-field-option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"Easter\" id=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-2\" name=\"form_fields[field_8e2263a][]\"> <label for=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-2\">Easter<\/label><\/span><span class=\"elementor-field-option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"May Bank Holiday \" id=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-3\" name=\"form_fields[field_8e2263a][]\"> <label for=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-3\">May Bank Holiday <\/label><\/span><span class=\"elementor-field-option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"June &amp; August Bank Holiday\" id=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-4\" name=\"form_fields[field_8e2263a][]\"> <label for=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-4\">June & August Bank Holiday<\/label><\/span><span class=\"elementor-field-option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"October Mid-Term\" id=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-5\" name=\"form_fields[field_8e2263a][]\"> <label for=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-5\">October Mid-Term<\/label><\/span><span class=\"elementor-field-option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"Christmas &amp; New Year\" id=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-6\" name=\"form_fields[field_8e2263a][]\"> <label for=\"form-field-field_8e2263a-6\">Christmas & New Year<\/label><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-type-checkbox elementor-field-group elementor-column elementor-field-group-field_037e7ab elementor-col-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"form-field-field_037e7ab\" class=\"elementor-field-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho Are You Travelling With?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-field-subgroup  \"><span class=\"elementor-field-option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"Family\" id=\"form-field-field_037e7ab-0\" name=\"form_fields[field_037e7ab][]\"> <label for=\"form-field-field_037e7ab-0\">Family<\/label><\/span><span 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