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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Mohill in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Mohill, Lovely Leitrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Mohill self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mohill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mohill start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mohill


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Borris In Ossory in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Borris In Ossory, Slieve Bloom Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Borris In Ossory self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Borris In Ossory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borris In Ossory start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borris In Ossory


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

Dublin in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Dublin, Dublin City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Dublin self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dublin is close to the beach. Prices at Dublin start from £1138 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dublin


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Killala in River Moy, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Killala, River Moy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Killala self catering accommodation in River Moy, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Killala is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Killala does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killala start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killala


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

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £1000 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballyglunin in Athey, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyglunin, Athey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Cromane, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cromane self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cromane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cromane start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cromane


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

Cornamona in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cornamona, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cornamona self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway 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 Cornamona start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Bunratty in Bunratty Castle, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bunratty, Bunratty Castle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bunratty self catering accommodation in Bunratty Castle, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Bunratty start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunratty


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

 

 

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