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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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

Cashel in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cashel, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cashel self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cashel is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Cashel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cashel start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cashel


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

Pettigo in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Pettigo, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Pettigo self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pettigo start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pettigo


Sleeps 4 Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Renvyle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Renvyle start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Delphi in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Delphi, Delphi Adventure Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Delphi self catering accommodation in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Delphi does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delphi start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delphi


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Puckane in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Puckane, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Puckane self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Puckane start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puckane


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tinahely is close to the beach. Prices at Tinahely start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonbur is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


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

Abbeyfeale in River Feale, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Abbeyfeale, River Feale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Abbeyfeale self catering accommodation in River Feale, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Abbeyfeale start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeyfeale


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Roundstone is close to the beach. Prices at Roundstone start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

 

 

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