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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Carndonagh in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carndonagh, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

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


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Roney Point in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Point, Sunny East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Point self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Roney Point is close to the beach. Roney Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Point start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Rosscarbery in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Rosscarbery, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Rosscarbery self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosscarbery is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosscarbery start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosscarbery


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Rathmullan in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rathmullan, Lough Swilly

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rathmullan self catering accommodation in Lough Swilly, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rathmullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathmullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmullan start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmullan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballybunion in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballybunion start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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 7. This 3 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 . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyshannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


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

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 5. 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 £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Adrigole in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Newtownbutler in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Newtownbutler, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Newtownbutler self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownbutler does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownbutler start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownbutler


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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