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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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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


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

Carnlough in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Ballymena

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Ballymena, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Carnlough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carnlough start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


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

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. 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 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Clonakilty in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Clonakilty, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clonakilty is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonakilty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonakilty start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty


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

Kinvarra in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Kinvarra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinvarra start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Tinahely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinahely start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Firies in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Firies, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Firies self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Firies start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firies


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Boyle in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Boyle, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Boyle self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Boyle start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boyle


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Omeath in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Omeath, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Omeath self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Omeath is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Omeath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Omeath start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omeath


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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