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

Athlone in Lough Ree, County Westmeath, Ireland-East

Athlone, Lough Ree

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WestmeathIreland-East

Athlone self catering accommodation in Lough Ree, County Westmeath sleeps 7. 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 . Athlone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Athlone start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athlone


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Letterfrack in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Letterfrack, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Letterfrack self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Letterfrack does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Letterfrack start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterfrack


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

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltimore start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Leighlinbridge in Barrow Valley, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Leighlinbridge, Barrow Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Leighlinbridge self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Carlow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Leighlinbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leighlinbridge start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leighlinbridge


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

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 8. 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 £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

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 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £552 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmullan


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tarbert is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


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

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 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £197 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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

Miltown, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Miltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Miltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miltown start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown


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

 

 

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