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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Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Castlerea in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Castlerea, Lough Glynn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Castlerea self catering accommodation in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Castlerea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlerea start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlerea


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cashel in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cashel, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cashel self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cashel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cashel start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cashel


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cappagh in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Cappagh, Limerick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Cappagh self catering accommodation in Limerick, County Limerick sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Cappagh start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappagh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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

Blackwater, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blackwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackwater start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Tourmakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Tourmakeady, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Tourmakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Tourmakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tourmakeady start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tourmakeady


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Dungloe in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dungloe, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dungloe self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dungloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dungloe start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungloe


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Mulranny in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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