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 Corrib, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 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 . Prices at Cong start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cleggan in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cleggan, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cleggan self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cleggan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Cleggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cleggan start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cleggan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Laghey in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Laghey, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Laghey self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Laghey start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laghey


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

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 8. This 3 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 £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £146 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Bunbeg in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bunbeg, Gweedore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bunbeg self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bunbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bunbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bunbeg start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunbeg


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

Kells in Lough Neagh, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Kells, Lough Neagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Kells self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 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 . Kells does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kells start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kells


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Culdaff in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Culdaff, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Culdaff 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 . Culdaff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Culdaff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Culdaff start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Culdaff


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

Glencolumbkille in killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, killybegs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in killybegs, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 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. Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Lisbellaw in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisbellaw, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisbellaw self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lisbellaw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisbellaw start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisbellaw


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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