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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Ballyduff in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilkieran in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilkieran, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilkieran self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkieran is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilkieran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkieran start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkieran


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

Ballymote in Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballymote, Sligo Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballymote self catering accommodation in Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballymote is close to the beach. Ballymote does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballymote start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballymote


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Bannow in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Bannow, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Bannow self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bannow is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bannow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bannow start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bannow


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ballydehob in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballydehob, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballydehob self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballydehob is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydehob start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydehob


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, 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. Tarbert is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


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

Tipperary in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Tipperary, Glen of Aherlow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Tipperary self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary sleeps 5. 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 . Prices at Tipperary start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tipperary


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cahersiveen start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


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

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Coach House in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Coach House, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £236 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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