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 6. This 3 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 golf . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

Salthill Seaside Resort in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Salthill Seaside Resort, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Salthill Seaside Resort self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Salthill Seaside Resort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Salthill Seaside Resort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Salthill Seaside Resort start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salthill Seaside Resort


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

Castleblaney in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Castleblaney, Castleblayney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Castleblaney self catering accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan sleeps 8. 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 fishing . Castleblaney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleblaney start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleblaney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Blackwater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Blackwater, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Blackwater start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Pontoon in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Pontoon, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Pontoon self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Pontoon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Pontoon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pontoon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pontoon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Doolin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doolin start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


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

Liscannor in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Liscannor self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Liscannor start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Liscannor


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

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

Ballycumber in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Ballycumber, Tullamore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Ballycumber self catering accommodation in Tullamore, County Offaly sleeps 12. This 6 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 . Ballycumber does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycumber start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycumber


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bushmills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bushmills start from £356 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


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

 

 

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