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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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

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

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Banbridge in Lough Neagh, County Down, Ireland-North

Banbridge, Lough Neagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Banbridge self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Down 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 Banbridge start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banbridge


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

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville 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 . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carna is close to the beach. Prices at Carna start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf 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

Achill Sound in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Sound, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Sound self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Achill Sound is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Achill Sound start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Sound


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

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £174 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Kilkieran in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilkieran, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilkieran self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkieran is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilkieran start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkieran


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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