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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Kilmore in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Kilmore, Carrick-on-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Kilmore self catering accommodation in Carrick-on-Shannon, 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 . Kilmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmore start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Adrigole in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Adrigole is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

Lisbellaw in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisbellaw, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisbellaw self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lisbellaw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisbellaw start from £444 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisbellaw


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carlingford is close to the beach. Carlingford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carlingford start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Carrigtohill in Cork City, County Cork, Ireland-South

Carrigtohill, Cork City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Carrigtohill self catering accommodation in Cork City, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Carrigtohill start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrigtohill


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Luxury self catering

Lauragh in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lauragh, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lauragh self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Lauragh is close to the beach. Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £162 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests, Belle Isle Estate

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests self catering accommodation in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests start from £1483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dunkineely in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunkineely, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunkineely self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Dunkineely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunkineely start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkineely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly

Downings in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downings, Rosguil Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downings self catering accommodation in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Downings is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Downings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downings start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downings


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

 

 

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