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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Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballybay in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Ballybay, Castleblayney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Ballybay self catering accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan sleeps 9. 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 . Ballybay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballybay start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybay


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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

Kinvarra in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Kinvarra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kinvarra start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


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

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 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 £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


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

Derrylahan in Newport, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Derrylahan, Newport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Derrylahan self catering accommodation in Newport, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Derrylahan start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derrylahan


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carna is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carna start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


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

Glin in Shannon Estuary, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Glin, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

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


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by

 

 

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