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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Cong in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cong does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cong start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Malinhead in Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malinhead, Malin Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malinhead self catering accommodation in Malin Head, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Malinhead is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Malinhead start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malinhead


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey 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 . Activities close by include golf . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £227 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

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 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Skull in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skull, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skull self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skull is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Skull does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skull start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skull


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

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Lettermullan in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermullan, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermullan self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lettermullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lettermullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermullan start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermullan


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Mayoabbey in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mayoabbey, Plains of Mayo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mayoabbey self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mayoabbey start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayoabbey


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by

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

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Louisburgh start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

 

 

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