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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Ballylickey in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Ballylickey start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


Sleeps 6

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyferriter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ballycroy in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballycroy, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballycroy is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ballycroy start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport 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 . It also has Internet access. Westport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


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

Listowel in North Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Listowel, North Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Listowel self catering accommodation in North Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Listowel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Listowel start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Listowel


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Derrynane Lodge in Derrynane, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Derrynane Lodge, Derrynane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Derrynane Lodge self catering accommodation in Derrynane, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Derrynane Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Derrynane Lodge start from £385 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derrynane Lodge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing 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

Clogheen in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Clogheen, Clonmel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Clogheen self catering accommodation in Clonmel, County Tipperary sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clogheen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clogheen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clogheen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Portaferry in Strangford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Portaferry, Strangford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Portaferry self catering accommodation in Strangford Lough, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portaferry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portaferry start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portaferry


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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