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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Maghera in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Maghera, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Maghera self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Maghera is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Maghera start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maghera


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilkeel in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Kilkeel, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Kilkeel self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkeel start from £271 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkeel


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Maam in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Maam, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Maam self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Maam start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maam


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Woodenbridge in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Woodenbridge, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Woodenbridge self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodenbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodenbridge start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodenbridge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Aughrim start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


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

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


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

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow 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 fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dunmore East self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dunmore East does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunmore East start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmore East


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

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage 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 £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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