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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Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Lisdoonvarna in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lisdoonvarna, The Burren

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lisdoonvarna self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lisdoonvarna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisdoonvarna start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisdoonvarna


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Keel in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Keel, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Keel self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Keel is close to the beach. Prices at Keel start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keel


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach

Ballinfull in Grange, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballinfull, Grange

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballinfull self catering accommodation in Grange, County Sligo sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinfull is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinfull start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinfull


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

Firies in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Firies, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Firies self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Firies start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firies


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Spanish Point in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


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

Lisdoonvarna in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lisdoonvarna, The Burren

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lisdoonvarna self catering accommodation in The Burren, 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. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lisdoonvarna start from £197 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisdoonvarna


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Castlebar in Castlebar Town, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Castlebar, Castlebar Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Castlebar self catering accommodation in Castlebar Town, County Mayo sleeps 9. 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlebar start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebar


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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