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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Kenmare start from £303 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6

Ballyglunin in Athey, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyglunin, Athey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Ahakista in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ahakista start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


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

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

Kilgarvan, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kilgarvan self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilgarvan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilgarvan start from £249 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilgarvan


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Prices at Caherdaniel start from £337 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Barna in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Barna, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Barna self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Barna is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barna start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barna


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Adrigole in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Adrigole does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Adrigole start from £303 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Arklow in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Arklow, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Arklow self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Arklow is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Arklow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Arklow start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arklow


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Mallow in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mallow, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mallow self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Mallow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallow start from £298 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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