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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Glendalough in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Glendalough, Glendalough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Glendalough self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glendalough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendalough start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendalough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Duncannon start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Moyasta in Shannon Estuary, County Clare, Ireland-West

Moyasta, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Moyasta self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Moyasta start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyasta


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Borrisoleigh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 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 . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Galway City does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galway City start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Portrush in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portrush, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portrush self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portrush is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portrush does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portrush start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portrush


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

Bannow Bay Estuary in Nr Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Bannow Bay Estuary, Nr Wexford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Bannow Bay Estuary self catering accommodation in Nr Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bannow Bay Estuary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bannow Bay Estuary start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bannow Bay Estuary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Malinhead in Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malinhead, Malin Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malinhead self catering accommodation in Malin Head, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Malinhead is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Malinhead start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malinhead


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Corofin in Nr Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Corofin, Nr Ennis

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Corofin self catering accommodation in Nr Ennis, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Corofin start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corofin


Sleeps 4

 

 

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