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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Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore 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 golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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 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 Kenmare start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo 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 . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Bantry in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Bantry, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Bantry self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. 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 . Prices at Bantry start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bantry


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Malinhead in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malinhead, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malinhead self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 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. Malinhead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Malinhead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malinhead start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malinhead


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

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cushendall start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Nenagh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Nenagh, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Nenagh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 4. 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 fishing . Prices at Nenagh start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nenagh


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

Waterford City in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford City, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford City self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 3 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 . Prices at Waterford City start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford City


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Boyle in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Boyle, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Boyle self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon sleeps 4. This 2 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 fishing . Prices at Boyle start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boyle


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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