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?

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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Ardmore, Youghal Bay
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South
Ardmore self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardmore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardmore start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardmore

Oughterard, Lough Corrib
St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
Oughterard self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, 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 . Prices at Oughterard start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oughterard

Ballinamore, Fisherman's Paradise
St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West
Ballinamore self catering accommodation in Fisherman's Paradise, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinamore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinamore start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinamore

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

Glin, River Shannon
St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South
Glin self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glin start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glin

Bannow, Sunny South East Coast
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South
Bannow self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bannow is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bannow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bannow start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bannow

Bundoran, Donegal Bay
St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran

Skerries, East Coast
St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East
Skerries self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Dublin sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skerries is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Skerries start from £700 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skerries

Riverchapel, Courtown Seaside Resort
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South
Riverchapel self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Riverchapel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Riverchapel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverchapel start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverchapel

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Beaufort start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort
St Patrick's Day Favourites
If you are not sure whether to start your St Patrick's Day cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations across Ireland to get you started.
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