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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Castlebar in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Castlebar, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Castlebar self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Castlebar start from £204 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebar


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

The Tack Room in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Tack Room, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £200 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

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

Waterford in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford, Tramore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Waterford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterford start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilmuckridge is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Ballinamuck in Lough Gowna, County Longford,

Ballinamuck, Lough Gowna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County Longford

Ballinamuck self catering accommodation in Lough Gowna, County Longford 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 . Ballinamuck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinamuck start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinamuck


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cobh in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cobh, Cork Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cobh self catering accommodation in Cork Harbour, 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. Cobh is close to the beach. Prices at Cobh start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Valentia Island in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia Island, Valentia Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia Island self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Valentia Island does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentia Island start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

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 6. This 3 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 £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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