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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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

The Tack Room in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Tack Room, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £200 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cobh in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cobh, Cork Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cobh self catering accommodation in Cork Harbour, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cobh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cobh start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobh


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

Kinvarra in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kinvarra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kinvarra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinvarra start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


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

Camp in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Camp, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Camp self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Camp is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Camp start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camp


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Killaloe in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Killaloe, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Killaloe self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 2 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 . Killaloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killaloe start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killaloe


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

Ballitore in Old Grange, County Kildare, Ireland-East

Ballitore, Old Grange

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KildareIreland-East

Ballitore self catering accommodation in Old Grange, County Kildare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Ballitore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballitore start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballitore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilmacoo in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kilmacoo, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kilmacoo self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kilmacoo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmacoo start from £142 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmacoo


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Cornamona in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cornamona, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cornamona 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 . Cornamona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cornamona start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

 

 

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