St Patrick's Day Weekend Breaks, Short Breaks and Holidays in Ireland

St Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other so where better to celebrate it on the 17th March than in Ireland itself, on a cottage short break or self catering holiday?

St Patrick's Day Cottage Breaks in Ireland

Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. St Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the 17th Century but over time it has become associated with everything Irish, celebrating the Irish culture and you can expect there to be lots of shamrocks and green & gold everywhere you look! Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

St Patrick's is an exciting time to visit Ireland with lots to see and do including festivals, parades and parties. Of course if you want to head to the biggest party of all head for the Dublin St Patrick's Festival a 4 day extravaganza that is enjoyed by over a million people each year. In 2012 the Festival runs between the 14th-18th March and you can find out more on the Festival website.

If you are looking for some inspiration for your St Patrick's Day break check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages and apartments- which you can view, check availability and book online.

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Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Tinahely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinahely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carraroe start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Donegal Town in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Donegal Town, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Donegal Town self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Donegal Town is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Donegal Town start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Donegal Town


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Drumcliffe in Benbulben, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Drumcliffe, Benbulben

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Drumcliffe self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumcliffe start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumcliffe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Beaufort in Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Gap of Dunloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Beaufort start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Portmagee in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portmagee start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Killarney is close to the beach. Prices at Killarney start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Ash Cottage in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Ash Cottage, Enniskillen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Ash Cottage self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Ash Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash Cottage start from £242 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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