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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Fanore in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Burren National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Fanore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cahersiveen start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Gweedore in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Gweedore, Gweedore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Gweedore self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Gweedore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Gweedore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gweedore start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweedore


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

Castlebar in Castlebar Town, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Castlebar, Castlebar Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Castlebar self catering accommodation in Castlebar Town, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlebar start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebar


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £146 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilrane in Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilrane, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilrane self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilrane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilrane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilrane start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilrane


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

Moville in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Moville, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Moville self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Moville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Moville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moville start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moville


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

Lettermullan in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermullan, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermullan self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lettermullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lettermullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermullan start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermullan


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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