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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Kilmore Quay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmore Quay, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmore Quay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilmore Quay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilmore Quay start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmore Quay


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Riverstown in Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Riverstown, Lough Arrow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Riverstown self catering accommodation in Lough Arrow, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Riverstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverstown start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverstown


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Fanore in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £332 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Spiddal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Cappagh in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Cappagh, Limerick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Cappagh self catering accommodation in Limerick, County Limerick sleeps 5. This 3 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 . Prices at Cappagh start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappagh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Dunmanway in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Dunmanway, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Dunmanway self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork 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 Dunmanway start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmanway


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

Dublin in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Dublin, Dublin City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Dublin self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dublin is close to the beach. Prices at Dublin start from £656 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dublin


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Barnatra in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Barnatra, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Barnatra self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barnatra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barnatra start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnatra


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardara start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


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

 

 

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