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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Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annascaul is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Annascaul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annascaul start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Clonmany in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Clonmany, Ballyliffin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Clonmany self catering accommodation in Ballyliffin, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonmany is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonmany does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonmany start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonmany


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Crolly in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Crolly, Gweedore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Crolly self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Crolly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crolly start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crolly


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Borrisoleigh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

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

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Inch is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


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

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mulranny start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


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

Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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