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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Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry 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 . Tralee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tralee start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballina in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballina, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballina self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Rathmore, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Rathmore self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 3 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 . Rathmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmore start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Aughrim start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Mulranny is close to the beach. Prices at Mulranny start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

Fossa, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fossa self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fossa start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fossa


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Birr in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Birr, Birr

St Patrick's Day breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Birr self catering accommodation in Birr, County Offaly sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Birr start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birr


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Corrofin in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Corrofin, Ennis

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Corrofin self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Corrofin start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corrofin


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh 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 . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

 

 

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